Australian Dance Reviews Archives - Page 4 of 34

Natsuko Yonezawa's 'Kiku'. Photo by Andrew Sikorski.

‘Kiku’: An intergenerational dance film by Natsuko Yonezawa

National Film and Sound Archive, www.nfsa.gov.au.11 August 2023. ‘Kiku’ translated means ‘listen’ in Japanese and also chrysanthemum. Directed by 23-year-old Japanese-Australian emerging...

Mitch Tambo with Lily Cornish, Julian Caillon, Lyu Masuda and Jorja Freeman of 'Burn the Floor'. Photo by Tim Carrafa.

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‘Walanbaa Yulu-Gi’ Burn the Floor: An electric celebration of dance

The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney.13 August 2023. Sunday, 13th August 2023, was the final show for the tour of Burn the Floor (Walanbaa...

'Elvis: A Musical Revolution'. Photo by Ken Leanfore.

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‘Elvis: A Musical Revolution’ is a great tribute to a legend

State Theatre, Sydney.5 August 2023. Elvis: A Musical Revolution, produced by David Venn Enterprises, had its world premiere this week at the...

Jesús Fernández, David Vázquez, Marco van Doornum, Paco Lara and Pepa Molina in 'Perceptions'. Photo by Heidrun Löhr.

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Pepa Molina’s ‘Perceptions’: A refreshing take on Flamenco

Riverside Theatres, Sydney.20 July 2023. The world premiere of Pepa Molina’s Perceptions, presented by FORM Dance Projects at Lennox Riverside Theatre on...

Cover of book 'Ballet Confidential' by David McAllister.

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Book review: ‘Ballet Confidential’ by David McAllister

Book: Ballet ConfidentialAuthor: David McAllister, Thames & Hudson Australia, July 2023. David McAllister is the former artistic director and principal dancer of...

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‘Blanc de Blanc Encore’: The 2023 Season at The Grand Electric

The Grand Electric, Sydney. 9 June 2023. Blanc de Blanc Encore, the sell out show at the Sydney Opera House in 2019, returned to...

Katrina Lilwall in 'Oracle'. Photo by Lucy Rose.

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‘Oracle’: A mixed bag of ‘wow’ factors

Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney.29 June 2023. Oracle, by Melbourne-based Bass Fam Creative, showed at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney this June-July. Oracle...

Queensland Ballet in Christopher Bruce's 'Rooster'. Photo by David Kelly.

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Queensland Ballet’s ‘Trilogy’: A triumphant trio

Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane.16 June 2023. Queensland Ballet’s latest production, Trilogy, is a triple bill showcasing three stand-alone works, all with...

Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in Disney's 'Beauty and The Beast the Musical'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Tale as old as time: ‘Beauty and the Beast the Musical’ opening night

Capitol Theatre, Sydney. 22 June 2023. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Musical premiere at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on the evening of Thursday 22nd of...

Shelley Lasica's 'WHEN I AM NOT THERE'. Photo by Jacqui Shelton.

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales and Shelley Lasica: ‘WHEN I AM NOT THERE’

The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney.24 May 2023. Last month, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney presented WHEN...

Deone Zanotto, Elise McCann and Bianca Bruce in the Australian production of 'MAMMA MIA! The Musical. Photo by David Hooley.

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Still as dynamic as ever: The Sydney premiere of ‘MAMMA MIA! The Musical’

Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney. 27 May 2023. MAMMA MIA! The Musical – what a show! The Sydney premiere on Saturday, 27 May at...

Ruva Ngwenya and Ikettes in 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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‘TINA: The Tina Turner Musical’ makes it hard to sit still in your seat

Theatre Royal, Sydney.17 May 2023. Born in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939, Anna Mae Bullock grew up through the racial turmoil of the...

Misty Copeland in 'Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance'. Photo by Mark Mann.

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Book review: ‘Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to Dance’ by Mark Mann

Book: Movement at the Still Point: An Ode to DanceAuthor: Mark Mann, Rizzoli International Publications, March 2023. Mark Mann’s Movement at the...

Ako Kondo and Brett Chynoweth in George Balanchine's 'Jewels'. Photo by Rainee Lantry.

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The Australian Ballet sparkled in ‘Jewels’ for the diamond anniversary

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.12 May 2023. The 2023 Season of The Australian Ballet, marks the 60th year – diamond anniversary – of...

Dancers of The Australian Ballet and Australian Dance Theatre in Daniel Riley's 'THE HUM'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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The Australian Ballet’s ‘Identity’: Celebrating 60 years of culture, community and creative collaboration

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.2 May 2023. On 2 May, the Sydney Opera House foyer was buzzing with anticipation for the opening night...

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Book review: ‘Ed Watson: A Different Dance’ by Sarah Crompton

Book: Ed Watson: A Different DanceAuthor: Sarah Crompton, Prestel Publishing, May 2023 Sarah Crompton’s Ed Watson: A Different Dance is a visually...

English National Ballet's Jeffrey Cirio and Erina Takahashi in 'Creature' by Akram Khan. Photo by Laurent Liotardo.

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English National Ballet in Akram Khan’s ‘Creature’: Giving us much to ponder

Streamed online.April 2023. Akram Khan’s Creature for the English National Ballet is a most intriguing, desolate work that is perhaps a bit...

Messa da Requiem by Ballett Zurich. Photo by Andrew Beveridge.

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Ballett Zürich’s ‘Messa da Requiem’ at Adelaide Festival: A sensory experience

Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide.8 March 2023. This Adelaide Festival, audiences were indulged with a world-class experience in Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem,...

Lucy Guerin Inc's 'NEWRETRO'. Photo by Gregory Lorenzutti.

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Lucy Guerin Inc’s ‘NEWRETRO’: An epic installation of retrospection and creation

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne.26 March 2023. NEWRETRO is Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI)’s latest offering, a celebrative collation of 21...