Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "ballet"
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1.1KFeaturedThe Monaco Maestro Jean-Christophe Maillot in his own words
On the eve of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s Australian premiere of LAC, Dance Informa caught up with the creative brains behind this quirky reworking of...
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901FeaturedTaking the ballet body forward
Last month, we asked, “Is ballet future proof?” This month, we dig deeper, and ponder what comes next for an artform sandwiched...
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940FeaturedIs ballet future proof?
It’s not often you meet someone who personifies the broad themes of an article; but a few days after being commissioned by...
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948FeaturedThe Bolshoi Ballet brings two classics to Brisbane
Queensland has the fortune of a visit from one of the most renowned ballet companies in the world this June. Queensland Performing...
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2.0KDance AdviceStarting pointe this year? Here are some essentials
It’s a new school year, with so many new and exciting things to learn! Will you be starting pointe this year? When...
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1.6KDance Advice8 reasons why we love ballet in 2019
It’s a new year, and surely there will be some trends in the dance world – perhaps a new dance show, or...
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954Australian Dance ReviewsThe airy perfection of Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Giselle’
QPAC Theatre, Brisbane. 13 November 2018. Giselle is a classical ballet that every aspiring ballet dancer wants to dance and any serious ballet...
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20.5KDance AdviceWhy Do I Have to Take Ballet?
Becoming a professional dancer is like building a house from the ground up. You can’t start by adding the roof and interior...
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11.6KDance AdviceBallet: The Foundation for All Dance
I am, and always will be, a dancer who thrives on expanding my dance vocabulary and knowledge of my existing technique by...
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3.3KFeaturedJosephine 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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22.5KDance AdviceWhy Everyone Should Take Ballet
We’ve all heard that ballet is the foundation of all dance, that if you want to get nicer lines in jazz or...
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3.7KFeaturedThe latest with Australian Dance Theatre AD Garry Stewart and dancer Matte Roffe
Australian Dance Theatre (ADT)’s 2017 season is rich with premieres of new work, site-specific work, touring of repertoire and workshops for young...
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8.1KFeaturedActors who started as ballet dancers
Before they graced the red carpet and the big screen, they were doing their pliés and grand jetés just like you. Here,...
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14.2KDance AdviceGuide for parents: My child wants a ballet career
So your child wants to pursue a ballet career. Should you train abroad or at home? What are the big issues, and...
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11.1KTop Stories15 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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14.5KTop StoriesBallet-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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4.4KTop StoriesQueensland 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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6.7KFeatures10 Reasons We Love Sylvie Guillem
One of the greatest dancers of our time retires this year, but our fascination with her will live on. Here are ten...
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6.5KInterviewsRegime change. Swan stay the same.
St Petersburg Ballet to visit Perth and Melbourne. Politics and ballet generally don’t live on the same stage; except of course when...
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4.0KDance Teacher Resources8 Ways to Make Ballet Fun For Boys
We all know the world of ballet needs more men. So how do we, as teachers, keep boys interested in ballet class,...
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3.5KFeaturedFolk It! Meet young dancers performing cultural dance styles
Daniel Tkaczuk talks about Ukrainian dance. So, Daniel tell us a little about your background in dance and in life? “The only way...
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8.8K1Top StoriesWhat is Dance?
You take class, you practice hard, you learn the choreography, you stretch, you rehearse, you perform, you ice your injuries, put bandages...