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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...

Dame Darcey Bussell, President of the Royal Academy of Dance

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RAD dances toward 100

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is the most widely taught ballet syllabus in Australia, and with over 14,000 members across 85...

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NICA: In circus, 600 fails equal success

Of all the creative physical performance disciplines, it is perhaps circus that is the most beguiling. With its mix of artistry, acrobatics...

RNZB dancers Paul Mathews, Nadia Yanowsky and Katherine Minor in 'Black Swan, White Swan'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – May 2019

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news this month! The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) performs the second leg of its...

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Circa Contemporary Circus meets ‘English Baroque’

Ever felt like running away to join the circus? Well, here is your opportunity because the circus is coming to town! Circa...

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...

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Dance in cinema: Carlos Acosta in ‘Yuli’

Australian fans of dance films will have a rare opportunity to see a film in which both the dance scenes and the...

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...

Miranda Wheen in 'Miranda'. Photo by Jon Green.

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A triple bill of solo works at Carriageworks

For three nights, from 30 May – 1 June, Sydney’s Carriageworks will present Burrbgaja Yalirra (Dancing Forwards), a triple bill of solo...

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Angelika Zueva: Staying involved and immersed despite injury

It is mesmerizing to watch the well-oiled machines that are dancers. From young ages, they are taught to use their body in...

'Lady Example' by Alice Will Caroline. Photo by Mischa Baka.

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Reflecting on this year’s Dance Massive

Every festival is a mixed bag. Hits, misses, stuff we just forget. Yet for anyone wishing to reduce an event as hectic...

Merge Dance Theatre. Photo by Kon’s Photography.

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Merge Dance Theatre provides contemporary dance experience to the youth

Under the guidance of specialised teachers, Queensland’s Merge Dance Theatre works with many industry professionals to bring contemporary dance to young aspiring...