Interviews Archives - Page 3 of 27 - Dance Informa Magazine

Co3 in 'Architect of the Invisible'. Photo by Stefan Gosatti.

Organisational muscle: Hilary McKenna becomes executive director of Co3

Social, folk or theatrical; dance activity often coalesces around groups and organisations (associations, troupes, companies, etc.). What this entails is a level...

Courtney Monsma and the 'Wicked' ensemble. Photo by David Hooley.

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Chills every single time: Christian Ambesi in ‘Wicked the Musical’

Twenty years since its premiere on Broadway, Wicked the Musical returns to Australia. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, and adapted...

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World-class principal artist Lisa-Maree Cullum to take the artistic helm at Tanya Pearson Academy in 2024

The globally renowned Tanya Pearson Academy (TPA) based in Sydney, has recently announced the appointment of Lisa-Maree Cullum as artistic director of...

'Message In A Bottle'. Photo by Lynn Theisen.

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‘We want to show we are as one’: Lizzie Gough working on ‘Message In a Bottle’

Lizzie Gough is working as assistant choreographer to Kate Prince on Message In a Bottle, coming to the Sydney Opera House this...

Studio 7 Dancewear. Photo by Daniel Enright.

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From concept to campaign: A glimpse into Studio 7 Dancewear’s creative process

Studio 7 Dancewear is a family-owned Australian brand that has grown to become a much loved and trusted label over the past...

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Broadway smash hit ‘Rent’ to tour Australia in 2024

Award-winning producer LPD Productions has declared there is “no day like today” as it announced the multi-Tony Award-winning rock musical by Jonathan...

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Trish Squire’s Spectrum Talent Agency: Longevity and an open mind

There are times when the clues are hidden in plain sight. As much as we might talk about the arts, we are...

Caroline Bowditch teaching Creative Movers by Rambert Grades at Victorian Dance Festival 2023. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

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Caroline Bowditch: Movement in the making

“How can you work with dance to explore what bodies are capable of?” With this question, Caroline Bowditch (dancer, choreographer and CEO...

Stephanie Lake's 'Manifesto'. Photo by Roy Van Der Vegt.

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Stephanie Lake’s dance sensation ‘Manifesto’ returns to Melbourne

Stephanie Lake’s explosive Manifesto is coming to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse from 25 – 28 October much to the delight of Melbourne audiences who may missed out on the...

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Meet the choreographers of Sydney Dance Company’s ‘INDance’

Over two weekends in August, Sydney Dance Company and the Neilson Foundation will be supporting INDance, an independent dance program held in...

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Antony Hamilton’s ‘4/4’: Doing the math

4/4. It sounds like the simplest tempo. But what if there was a deeper dive? From his early days in the street scene to his present...

Stephanie Lake Company's 'ESCALATOR' program.

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Wildness, politics and humour: ‘ESCALATOR’ by Stephanie Lake Company

Known for distinct athleticism and precision, as well as striking choreographic images, Stephanie Lake is using her company to support the work...

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Will Centurion: Aim to improve by 1% every day

Mental health, performance strategies and self-regulation are key elements for personal and professional success. Will Centurion, Counselling and Life Coaching for Actors,...

Kathleen Curwen-Walker and her Senior Swans ballet students. Photo by Adrian Malloch.

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Kathleen Curwen-Walker: Leading the way in adult ballet

Kathleen Curwen-Walker is passionate about engaging adults in ballet. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Curwen-Walker has developed a distinctive training program for...

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Australia’s finest tap dancers, The Tap Pack, are back!

It was 10 years ago when a group of Aussie mates while catching-up at their local pub had an idea to create...

Current Patrick Studio of the Arts students Yasmin Hanane and Shammah Makono.

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The challenge of choosing: Todd Patrick talks audition season and the AOC Scholarship Initiative

We all like choice, except sometimes when we are asked to choose. Because some choices can be tough, others easier to avoid....

Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO. Photo by Christian Aas.

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Li Cunxin to step away from Queensland Ballet after 11 years at the helm

After 11 years at the helm of Queensland Ballet, Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO has announced his decision to retire at the...

Allie Graham in 'Aida'. Photo by Prudence Upton.

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Allie Graham: Dutiful maiden and fierce warrior in ‘Aida’

Opera Australia is returning to Sydney Opera House with a lavish production of Aida. This production is directed and choreographed by Davide...

Hofesh Shechter's 'Political Mother'. Photo by Boshua.

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What is contemporary dance? Insight from world-famous choreographers

Dance Informa had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brains of three world-renowned contemporary choreographers. Learn what Hofesh Shechter, Franck Chartier and...

Simone Mistry-Palmer (right) with resident choreographer Juliette Verne. Photo by David Hooley.

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Simone Mistry-Palmer on ‘The Tina Turner Musical’: Simply the next

Shortly after Dance Informa conducted the interview for this piece, Tina Turner died at her home in Switzerland, aged 83. We send...

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Kelly Aykers: Where body and mind take me

The choreography of the prolific Kelly Aykers is about to hit the stage in Midnight, a new musical theatre work loosely inspired by the fairy tale Cinderella. Aykers says, “To be able to...