Interviews Archives - Page 13 of 27 - Dance Informa Magazine

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,...

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Life after dance: Photographer Jacqueline Clarke Mitchell

To become a dancer, you have to give it everything. So, what happens when you have to give it up, due to...

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Film star Juliet Doherty: Pointing to Australia

MDM muse Juliet Doherty is excitedly planning a trip to Australia this April for Victorian Dance Festival (VDF) in Melbourne. At the...

Tarik Frimpong in "Mary Poppins Returns'. Photo by Jay Maidment.

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Tarik Frimpong: From Melbourne to Mary Poppins Returns

As 24-year-old Melbourne born triple threat Tarik Frimpong says, “My mum runs a school called Dance Explosion, and that’s kind of where...

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Matthew Slattery: The long road from Cooma to Boston Ballet

At the age of 28, Matthew Slattery is about to realise a dream; but it so nearly didn’t happen. Indeed, his journey...

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Joshua Taylor: The Adelaide boy who made it into one of the greatest musicals of all time

Last year, South Australian performing arts student Joshua Taylor decided to audition for West Side Story, just for the audition experience, and...

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Scimm Dance Company is creating platforms for young dancers

Melbourne-based independent company Scimm Dance Company has announced auditions for its youth dance company’s 2019 season. Scott Pokorny, co-director of Scimm Dance,...