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Matthew Slattery: The long road from Cooma to Boston Ballet

At the age of 28, Matthew Slattery is about to realise a dream; but it so nearly didn’t happen. Indeed, his journey...

Jadie Bastow backstage during 'Mamma Mia!'. Photo courtesy of Bastow.

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Chatting with Jadie Bastow of ‘Mamma Mia!’

Mamma Mia! has opened at the Canberra Theatre Centre and will tour to all major Australian cities over the next year. Over...

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Speaking with the pros: Dancer-choreographer Mitchell Woodcock

Mitchell Woodcock has done it all: commercial dance, musical theatre, back-up dancing and television work. He can quickly change his hat from...

The Aussie cast members on Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, The Joy. Photo courtesy of Norwegian Creative Studios.

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Meet the Aussie Norwegian Cruise Line dancers

A job performing every day for smiling, eager crowds. A place to stay and beautiful sights to see and new places to...

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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....

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Introducing commercial dancer Bec Morris

Bec Morris is a 24-year-old dancer from Sydney, with big visions for where she wants to go. She has danced in film...

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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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Meet Catrina Ralph, winner of the Broadway Dance Scholarship 2017

August just can’t come soon enough for Catrina Ralph, winner of the Broadway Dance Center (BDC) Scholarship. That month, she will move...

American Idiot in rehearsal, with choreographer Lucas Newland. Photo courtesy of Newland.

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Behind the scenes of ‘American Idiot’ with choreographer Lucas Newland

The fiery and award-winning musical American Idiot just opened in Australia on February 23rd at QPAC. Including two Tony awards and a...

Perform-Ability. Photo courtesy of Miranda Daisy.

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Perform-Ability: Enriching lives through dance

Miranda Daisy, a graduate of the Brent Street Musical Theatre Diploma course and owner of Centre Stage Performing Arts, is showing the...

Renee Ritchie. Photo by Chris Tsattalios.

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Renee Ritchie: From Tasmania to the USA

A young woman from Tasmania has been making a big name for herself in the USA, paving an inspiring path for Aussie...

'We Will Rock You' Dance Captain, Michelle Barr. Photo courtesy of Barr.

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Dance Captain Michelle Barr will rock the stage in ‘We Will Rock You’

It was over 10 years ago that We Will Rock You the musical first opened in Australia. In the audience was Michelle...

Brandan Maclean in 'Velvet'. Photo by Tony Virgo.

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The Velvet Underground: Lucas Newland talks ‘Velvet’

Let’s face it, lots of us have “found ourselves” through the agency of disco. Yes, it’s the particular liberation of dancing, but...

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Ballet teacher Danielle Kyneur tells of her unforgettable holiday

Danielle Kyneur is a ballet instructor currently teaching at respected performing arts centre Brent Street, based in the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, and...

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The Life of a Swing: Kirsty Sturgess with Focus Talent Management

Learning multiple roles, practicing in the wings and being ready to jump on stage at any time, life as an “off stage...

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Cat 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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Jason Winters: The Movement Contemporary Dance Program

So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Jason Winters wants to be your dance mentor. Yes, it’s true! Winters and a select...

Brent Street Managing and Creative Director Lucas Newland

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New Director for Brent Street

If you’re dreaming of a career in musical theatre or commercial dance, you can’t go past Brent Street as a place to...

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You Can’t Miss The Australian Dance Awards!

The Performance Lineup has been Announced! Artistic Director of the Australian Dance Awards, Anton, is extremely excited about this year’s program. “The...