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4.7KReturn to a strange land: Circa in ‘Il Ritorno’
“One of my ambitions when I began with Circa was to be to circus what William Forsythe was to ballet,” declares Yaron...
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6.1KAudition for Australian Dance Theatre’s professional ensemble
A rare opportunity has become available for male and female dancers to join Australian Dance Theatre, based in Adelaide, South Australia. The...
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11.3KOne Year On: Murmuration celebrates one year in the industry
I remember their launch night vividly. Held at their base, Addison Road Community Centre, there was a sense of excitement and expectation...
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7.7KVictorian Dance Festival announces Emerging Choreographer recipients
Two choreographers — Jack May and Donnie Dimase — have been offered highly competitive paid opportunities to teach and showcase their choreography...
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20.0K15 Reasons We Love…Ballet
Ballet has been around for centuries, and all our teachers have always told us that it’s the “foundation of all other dance...
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9.4K1Cat Santos: Living the Dream and Dancing for Life
“I’m going to tell you something that may be hard to swallow. It doesn’t get easier. It never gets easier. But here’s...
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36.3KBallet-Inspired Baby Names
We all know and love the story ballets — the characters, the drama, the romance. Now, check out these ballet-inspired baby names...
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49.2K1So you want to be a choreographer? Part 1: Old Breed
For most dancers, the ultimate goal is to become a performer. Whether you are starting out, a struggling full-time student or an...
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14.0KReflecting on ‘Flesh and Bone’
**May contain spoilers** Whenever ballet makes its way into mainstream TV and movies, my interest is piqued. How will our industry be...
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9.3KWaangenga Blanco: Dance Chose Him
Last month, Waangenga Blanco won the 2015 Australian Dance Awards’ prize for Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer for his “impressive physicality,...
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9.1KQueensland Ballet Announces 2016 Season
Queensland Ballet has announced its 2016 season, and it looks like an absolute cracker. With traditional favourites and brand new creations, it’s...
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11.4KKherington Payne Talks New Film ‘Born to Dance’
Dance Informa had the honour of speaking with star Kherington Payne of the new hit feature film, Born to Dance. Where are...
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5.1KIn Company with Others: Perth’s New Co3
“We call ourselves a 54-year-old start-up,” declares Raewyn Hill down the line from the world’s most isolated capital. “The WA dance community...
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7.0KBehind the lens: Dance photographer Lois Greenfield
Lois Greenfield is one of the most iconic dance photographers of our time. Her innovative style has resulted in images that capture...
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7.1KRomance! Fashion! Massive Articulation! – SDC’s ‘Triptych’
From Suffolk to Sydney via Spain, the music of British pianist and composer Benjamin Britten will once again find form and flow,...
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9.4KFirst ever Live Streaming of the Genée
For the first time in its 84-year history, the prestigious Genée International Ballet Competition Final will be streamed online live, allowing the...
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6.1KBillie Casey-Jabore: Breaking moulds
When we think of dancers, we often think of toned, beautiful bodies that are flexible and have a uniform look. Misty Copeland’s...
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9.5KFULL TIME DANCE & AUDITIONS GUIDE
The 2016 Full Time Dance and Auditions Guide is out now! Learn more about the dance courses on offer for Australian and...
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7.8KForceful Imperatives: Tim Harbour on ‘Filigree & Shadow’
At first glance it’s hard to imagine how the Australian Ballet and the London based indie record label 4AD might ever be...
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6.6K10 Reasons We Love Australian Dance Theatre
One of our favourite Aussie companies celebrates 50 years in 2015. Here are just 10 reasons why we love Australian Dance Theatre....
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12.2KCarnival returns to Australia to hold auditions
After two years, the cruise line is back looking for dancers and singers! Is it your dream to perform in Broadway-calibre shows?...
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9.2KFrom Cuba to Queensland: Yanela Pinera and Camilo Ramos join Queensland Ballet
During a visit to Cuba in 2014, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director Li Cunxin was moved by the work of two dancers, Yanela...
