Interviews Archives - Page 12 of 27 - Dance Informa Magazine

Jean-Christophe Maillot. Photo by Alice Blangero.

The Monaco Maestro Jean-Christophe Maillot in his own words

On the eve of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s Australian premiere of LAC, Dance Informa caught up with the creative brains behind this quirky reworking of...

Kaya Weight. Photo by Amber Griffin Photography.

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Kaya Weight: Big ballet break with RNZB at just 17

Every serious dance student’s dream is to land a contract, get paid to dance and fulfil their passions. For most, it is...

Annie Aitken as Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Romy Vuksan and cast excited for ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

The Production Company has announced its full cast of the Broadway smash, Thoroughly Modern Millie, which opens in Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre...

Lucy Doherty in 'Reminiscence'. Photo by Patrick Mazzolo.

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Lucy Doherty’s ‘Reminiscence’ heads to Dance on Camera Festival

Reminiscence, a short film created by Australian dancer and choreographer Lucy Doherty, has been announced as part of the line up of...

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‘Just take the journey’: Richard J Hinds on ‘Come From Away’

Come From Away has flown in the talented Richard J Hinds from 16,000 km away (New York City), to bring the award-winning musical...

Jake Speer, Tim Draxl and Simon Burke in 'Catch Me if You Can'. Photo by Robert Catto.

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Catching up with Cameron Mitchell on ‘Catch Me If You Can’

Lauren Peters (the producer who brought us Cry-Baby, High Fidelity and Rent) is thrilled to announce the stellar cast of the upcoming,...

Danielle Micich. Photo by Ashley de Prazer.

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Pioneers of Australian contemporary dance: Talking with those carrying on the legacy today

It seems strange to be writing an article about contemporary dancers and choreographers carrying a legacy from the pioneers of the artform...

Australian Youth Dance Festival. Photo by LUSY Productions.

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Australian Youth Dance Festival going strong for 20 years

“Freedom, being bold and taking risks. I love that, and I love that for young people.” So says Alice Lee Holland, a...

International Ballet Workshops. Photo courtesy of IBW.

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IBW welcomes Jane Inglis-Keen to the Winter 2019 Balanchine Series

International Ballet Workshops (IBW) is known for bringing exceptional teachers to ballet students across Australia and New Zealand, and is very pleased...

Amy Hollingsworth. Photo by David Kelly.

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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...