Interviews Archives - Page 12 of 27 - Dance Informa Magazine

Amy Hollingsworth. Photo by David Kelly.

Amy Hollingsworth leads EDC through ‘The Dinner Party’

In January 2019, Amy Hollingsworth became artistic director of the Brisbane-based Expressions Dance Company (EDC). The UK Observer described Hollingsworth as one...

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Chloe and Lewis are ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ in Australia

Puttin’ on the Ritz is a song and dance spectacular, channeling old Hollywood glamour, coming to Australia for a national tour. It features acts...

Elma Kris in 'Turtle' from 'Coroborree'. Photo by Greg Barrett.

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A farewell for Bangarra’s Elma Kris

After an extensive career as a long-standing senior member of Bangarra Dance Theatre, the highly-esteemed Elma Kris is retiring from full-time dancer,...

RNZB dancers Shaun James Kelly and Kirby Selchow in 'Hansel and Gretel'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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Loughlan Prior is up and running, full steam ahead

Up-and-coming choreographer Loughlan Prior has already approached 2019 full steam ahead. A graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance, Prior is...

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In conversation with Sydney Dance Company’s Dimitri Kleioris

Dimitri Kleioris is one of six new dancers who have recently joined Sydney Dance Company (SDC). Dance Informa had the opportunity to interview...

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Twisted Element’s Angela Hamilton: Just do it

Dance Informa caught up with Angela Hamilton, who is the artistic director of Sydney’s Twisted Element, a community-based performance company that performs an...

Elise May in '7 Deadly Sins'. Photo courtesy of Expressions Dance Company.

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EDC’s Elise May on retirement and what comes next

After 10 years with the company, dancer Elise May is retiring from Expressions Dance Company (EDC) in Brisbane. She has had a...

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Larissa McGowan as Cher: The beat goes on (but changes all the same)

There is something entirely apt about Cher being the subject of a cabaret act. The pop/female/LGBTI icon has already spawned countless nightclub...

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Mitchell Wynter is on the rise

If you are one of Mitchell Wynter’s 43,300 followers on Instagram, then you already know that he is one of Australia’s most...

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Rani Luther’s next role: Behind the scenes at Queensland Ballet

Melbourne-born Rani Luther has recently joined Queensland Ballet (QB) in the role as Ballet Mistress and Creative Associate. Luther has danced with...

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An Aussie in New York City: A talk with Hannah Russell

Ah, New York City – with her towering, welcoming Statue of Liberty, her energy and diversity calls to many across the world....

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From the rehearsal studio: Sydney Dance Company’s ‘Season One’

Sydney Dance Company (SDC) opens its 50-year anniversary with a Season One triple bill involving current SDC Maestro Rafael Bonachela and exciting...

Maria Vinogradova. Photo by Damir Yusupov.

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The Bolshoi Ballet brings two classics to Brisbane

Queensland has the fortune of a visit from one of the most renowned ballet companies in the world this June. Queensland Performing...

Chunky Move's 'Common Ground' in rehearsal. Photo by Pia Johnson.

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From the rehearsal studio: Chunky Move’s ‘Common Ground’

It’s snowing and early morning in Berlin when I contact Anouk van Dijk, while in Sydney it’s evening in the midst of...

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Ballet Brothers: Bringing male ballet dancers together

It takes enormous physical strength and stamina to be a male ballet dancer, but it also takes incredible mental and emotional strength....

Karli and Luca Dinardo. Photo by Jordan Matter.

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Sisters star in ‘West Side Story’ on Sydney Harbour

West Side Story, the iconic musical masterpiece, is premiering at the Handa Opera stage on Sydney Harbour this autumn. It’s the first...

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From the rehearsal studio: A talk with Stephanie Lake on ‘Skeleton Tree’

Dance Informa had the opportunity to chat with choreographer Stephanie Lake during a break in rehearsals for her latest work, Skeleton Tree....

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Charmene Yap’s blueprint for dancing longevity

Dancers can become memorable through a number of ways: Sometimes they are lionised for their youthful athleticism, sometimes for their technical virtuosity,...