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Elise May Watson-Lord and her husky, Watson. Photo by Paws on Pointe Photography.

‘The Snow Queen’ Elise May Watson-Lord, and her husky Watson!

This coming April 14-16, the Victorian State Ballet, in association with The Concourse, Chatswood will be presenting The Snow Queen. This classic Hans...

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How to hire the right teachers for your studio with Dance Business Coach Jen Dalton

Running a dance studio requires a business owner to wear many hats, and these include dance teacher, choreographer, dance studio manger, mentor,...

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Win a Teacher Day Pass for your Dance Teacher

Show your dance teacher just how much they mean to you. Do they inspire you and support you? Do they take the...

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First, fill your own cup

Vitality is the state of being strong and active; energy, something dance educators strive to be on a daily basis for the...

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Photo by Jack Thomson.

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Amanda Britton: Looking for students who have that hunger in their eyes

Amanda Britton, Chief Executive, Principal and Artistic Director of Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, UK is coming to Australia in February on...

Ana Gallardo Lobaina and Harrison James in Loughlan Prior's 'The Firebird'. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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Loughlan Prior: This is how the story moves

You will doubtless have heard something like this before: “Stories told through dance connect with people and connect people together; and I...

Patricia Barker in the studio. Photo by Stephen A'Court, courtesy of RNZB.

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RNZB Artistic Director Patricia Barker retires after 43 years in ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the retirement of Artistic Director Patricia Barker. In her five-and-a-half years at the helm...

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Queensland Ballet’s Mia Heathcote: It begins here

“When I was younger,” she says, “I sort of had this idea set out for myself, but you can’t ever plan life.” ...

VCASS students, Years 7, 8 and 9. Photo courtesy of VCASS.

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VCASS announces new Victorian Youth Arts Hub

Resilient. Self-confident. Creative. Compassionate. Many artists – many people – would like to think of themselves thus. It should therefore come as little surprise...

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The McDonald College appoints new Head of Musical Theatre

The McDonald College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathryn Dunn as their next Head of Musical Theatre. Dunn is a...

David Yow. Photo courtesy of Asian Grand Prix.

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David Yow at International Summer School: Inspiration and awareness

It is sometimes said that dance, like other artforms, is unforgiving. As a dancer, one is never complete; and for a young...

'Madagascar the Musical'. Photo by LK Creative/Lyndon Katene.

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‘Madagascar – The Musical’ is coming to Sydney

The Australian premiere of the international touring production of the ferociously funny Madagascar – The Musical will take place in Sydney in December. Adapted from...

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Eliza Cooper: On creativity flowing with ‘Bat Lake’

Dance Informa got the chance to chat with Sydney-based independent choreographer Eliza Cooper on her life as a choreographer, what inspires her...

Dragonfly Dance repertoire students. Photo courtesy of Jo McDonald.

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Dragonfly Dance: For the dancer inside you

Imagine spending most of your life underwater; waiting to surface, destined to fly. Now imagine the unfolding of wings. At last, you...

'The Phantom of the Opera'. Photo by Michael Le Poer Trench.

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Associate Choreographer Nina Goldman on how ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is finally here!

Staging a new reimagined production of The Phantom of the Opera for the first time in Australia hasn’t been an easy journey....

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Transit Dance appoints Jayden Hicks as Associate Director

Transit Dance has announced the appointment of Jayden Hicks as its Associate Director after the company witnessed unprecedented growth with the return...

Laura Tosar and Patricio Reve in 'Rhapsody in Motion'. Photo by David Kelly.

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Queensland Ballet’s Laura Tosar promoted to Soloist

Queensland Ballet’s Laura Tosar finished the Bespoke season as Soloist after being promoted from First Company Artist. Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO said Tosar...

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Lucy Durack announces national tour

Australia’s leading lady of stage, Lucy Durack, is an unashamed fan of rom-coms and their soundtracks that tug at your heartstrings. And now with...

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New RAD Chief Executive Tim Arthur: What we can achieve together

It’s a chilly winter evening when I sit down with new Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Chief Executive Tim Arthur to discuss...

Ryuichi Fujimura's 'Fall! Falter!! Dance!!!'.

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‘Fall! Falter!! Dance!!!’: Ryuichi Fujimura’s autobiographical piece in dance

Showcasing this August 11 – 13, FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres presents Dance Bites 2022 season – Let’s DANCE – a double-bill...

The cast of 'Jagged Little Pill'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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‘Jagged Little Pill’ triumphantly returns to Sydney this July

Jagged Little Pill, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by Alanis Morissette’s ground-breaking album of the same name, will triumphantly return to Theatre Royal Sydney from 9 July. The production’s premiere season of only two-and-a-half...