Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "classical ballet"
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125FeaturedQueensland Ballet unveils its Company for 2025
In a year which included a changing of the guard at Queensland Ballet, there were few changes from the company dancers during...
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484FeaturedRemi Wörtmeyer steps into artistic directorship at BalletMet, Ohio
After a significant career as a principal dancer with The Australian Ballet and Dutch National Ballet, presenting in other mediums such as...
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478Dance AdviceWhat’s the point of pointe?
Pointe work in ballet is not only beautiful and full of tradition, but it also serves several purposes. #1. Artistic expression Pointe...
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574FeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – October/November 2024
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance is proud to present the international premiere of Thin Paper,...
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619Dance AdvicePotential, tenacity and composure: Your guide to success when auditioning for The Royal Ballet School in London
Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in...
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474Australian Dance ReviewsSimonne Smiles’ ‘Gold’: Uniquely Australian
Lennox Theatre, Riverside Theatres, Sydney.15 August 2024. Gold is a new classical ballet work, created by Simonne Smiles, who both produced and...
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1.5KDance Teacher ResourcesSpotlight on dance syllabi: Part One
Most Australian dance studios offer at least one, so what is it that makes dance syllabi valuable in the studio landscape and...
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975InterviewsMegan Connelly at The Australian Ballet School: Moving people, not just bodies
You have probably heard a story like this before. “I danced around at home all the time when I was very, very...
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709Dance AdviceMake your digital dance move
Take a dance class on Broadway during your lunch break, try a new style, follow an international teacher, soak up different approaches...
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1.3KFeatured‘The Australian Ballet On Tour’ brings elite performances to audiences outside major cities
The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2024 On Tour program, bringing an enchanting repertoire of classical favourites and contemporary works to communities...
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1.2KFeaturedThe Australian Ballet presents Balanchine masterpiece ‘Jewels’ in Adelaide
Following a critically acclaimed debut in Melbourne and Sydney, and a sold-out season at the Royal Opera House in London, The Australian...
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1.0KInterviewsWorking with kids and animals: Loughlan Prior on ‘Possum Magic’
“I never thought I would create a ballet with animals in it,” declares Loughlan Prior after another day of rehearsal, “if only...
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773Australian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet School Showcase: A celebration of classical and contemporary dance
The Concourse Theatre, Sydney.September 2023. The programme, filmed at The Concourse Chatswood and streamed by the Australian Digital Concert Hall, opened with...
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1.0KFeaturedDancers reflect on 2023 and look ahead to a new year
Another year has (so quickly) passed, and 2024 is right around the corner. It’s a great time to reflect on the past...
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944FeaturedOrganisational muscle: Hilary McKenna becomes executive director of Co3
Social, folk or theatrical; dance activity often coalesces around groups and organisations (associations, troupes, companies, etc.). What this entails is a level...
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2.5KDance Teacher ResourcesWhat is contemporary dance? Insight from world-famous choreographers
Dance Informa had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brains of three world-renowned contemporary choreographers. Learn what Hofesh Shechter, Franck Chartier and...
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1.6KFeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – June/July 2023
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new...
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1.2KAustralian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet sparkled in ‘Jewels’ for the diamond anniversary
Sydney Opera House, Sydney.12 May 2023. The 2023 Season of The Australian Ballet, marks the 60th year – diamond anniversary – of...
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1.0KAustralian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet’s ‘Identity’: Celebrating 60 years of culture, community and creative collaboration
Sydney Opera House, Sydney.2 May 2023. On 2 May, the Sydney Opera House foyer was buzzing with anticipation for the opening night...
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1.5KFeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – April/May 2023
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is thrilled to announce the selection...
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2.2KFeaturedThe Australian Ballet presents reimagined ‘Swan Lake’ in 2023
The Australian Ballet will bring a reimagined Swan Lake to ballet lovers in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, starting September 2023, as part of...
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1.4KEventsQueensland Ballet’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’ opens this August
One of the world’s most iconic pieces of music will be brought to life this August, when Queensland Ballet presents Peter and the...
