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VDF Director Kate Meade awards the Dancers Fund to regional private studio, Richardson Dance Studio of Swan Hill at VDF 2017. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

Victorian Dance Festival gives back with Dancers Fund initiative for Studios

In a relatively small arts and cultural market like Australia, with its heavy dependence on public funding, it’s easy to get overlooked,...

International Ballet Workshops. Photo by Chris Dowd.

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International Ballet Workshops welcomes Crystal Wong for ‘British Ballet Series’

International Ballet Workshops (IBW) is known for bringing top teachers to ballet students all over Australia and New Zealand, and it has recently announced...

Nadia Yanowsky in William Forsythe's 'In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated'. Photo Angela Sterling.

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New Zealand Dance News – November 2017

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news this month! Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) dancer Madeleine Graham and UK-based New Zealand choreographer Corey...

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2018 Keir Choreographic Award announces 8 selected artists

The Keir Foundation, Carriageworks and Dancehouse have announced the eight artists who have been selected for the 2018 Keir Choreographic Award, Australia’s...

Phillip Adams' 'EVER'. Photo by Gregory Lorenzutti.

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Phillip Adams BalletLab’s ‘EVER’: Please observe the silence

“I take great pride in failure,” Phillip Adams declares, with more than hint of provocation. “I allow myself to take a bullet...

The McDonald College summer dance intensive

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2018 International Summer School set to be biggest and best yet

After 11 successful years operating as a reputable summer arts initiative within the Australian dance scene, International Summer School (ISS) will return...

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ADT relocates to Odeon Theatre: The dawn of a more vibrant dance community in South Australia?

After 15 years at the Wonderland Ballroom in Hawthorn, 12km south of the Adelaide CBD, Australia’s oldest contemporary dance company will be...

Noel Tovey in 'Sunny Side Up'. Photo courtesy of Tovey.

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Noel Tovey, AM receives 2017 Australian Dance Awards Hall Of Fame citation

When Noel Tovey, AM says something like “it means a lot to me to be recognised in my own country,” he’s hinting...

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Behind the curtain at ‘The Wizard of Oz’ auditions

It’s the dream of so many dancers to be in major musical, especially one that’s as beloved as The Wizard of Oz....

Shaun Parker's 'Blue Love'. Photo by Simon Wachter.

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Love is an old blue movie: Shaun Parker’s ‘Blue Love’

Romantic love. It lifts us up, tears us down and drives us mad. It inspires us in all kinds of ways and...

Principal Clare Morehen and Christian Tatchev in QB's 'Strictly Gershwin'. Photo by David Kelly.

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Queensland Ballet up for Australian Dance Award for ‘Strictly Gershwin’

Queensland Ballet has been nominated for an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Performance by a Company for Strictly Gershwin, a ballet that...

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Talia Fidra performs with Queensland Ballet at age 16

Sixteen-year-old Talia Fidra has a lot to be proud of at such a young age. The young dancer, who is in the...

ADT's 'Be Your Self'. Photo by Chris Herzfeld at Camlight Productions.

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Australian Dance Theatre’s ‘Be Your Self’ tours the country

Melbourne audiences are in for a treat as Australian Dance Theatre (ADT), in partnership with Melbourne Theatre Company, presents the exhilarating physical...

Expressions Dance Company in 'Behind Closed Doors'. Photo by Jeff Camden.

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Reasons they belong: Two QUT Honours students perform with Expressions Dance Company

Since 2010, Expressions Dance Company (EDC) has partnered with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to create opportunities for students and new graduates...

Josephine Woodberry. Photo courtesy of Woodberry.

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Josephine Woodberry: Teaching ballet to African children

We all know the joy and transformation that dance can bring to our life. But it’s easy to forget what a privilege...

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‘Doing, reflecting and doing again’: Dance Artists In Residency

Space is premium for dance artists. They need studio space to develop ideas, create new works and rehearse. As part of the...

AMPA contemporary students. Photo by Satsuki Minoda.

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What’s a degree like from Academy of Music and Performing Arts?

If you’re thinking of taking your dance qualifications to the next level, you might want to consider auditioning for the Academy of...

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South Australia’s very own dance festival

When Kim Grant-Taylor, Sharon Macrow and Pep Rigano of the Australian Company of Performing Arts (ACPA) went to the Australian Dance Festival...

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CONNECT: A dance event for boys

Ever had an idea that whispers in your ear? Gently at first but then starts to turn into a roar, so loud...

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Happy Birthday, Capezio: Celebrating 130 Years!

This year the iconic dancewear brand, Capezio, is celebrating its 130th anniversary! Festivities began on April 13, which was founder Salvatore Capezio’s...