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All posts tagged "classical ballet"
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78InterviewsWorking 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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50Australian 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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59FeaturedDancers 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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357FeaturedOrganisational 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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1.6KDance 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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972FeaturedNew 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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511Australian 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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509Australian 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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914FeaturedNew 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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1.5KFeaturedThe 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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960EventsQueensland 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...
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1.2KFeaturedSydney International Ballet Gala: Behind the scenes with Artistic Director Slava Tutukin
The spectacular Sydney International Ballet Gala – World Stars of Ballet will debut at West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Saturday 16...
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1.3KAustralian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet announces new era with epic masterwork ‘Kunstkamer’
Sydney Opera House, Sydney.29 April 2022. In staging Kunstkamer, The Australian Ballet’s Artistic Director David Hallberg has made a bold statement regarding the artistic...
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1.4KFeaturedNorth West Dance Company: Changing with the entertainment industry
COVID’S impact on the arts and entertainment sector highlights the continual evolution that performers and industry bodies need to undergo. While old...
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2.0KFeaturedOn a dance journey with Juliet Burnett
Dance Informa had the privilege of catching up with the captivating Juliet Burnett, on all things dance in her world. Burnett has...
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2.5KFeaturedNew Zealand School of Dance: At the forefront of versatility
The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is internationally renowned as a leading training institution for developing versatile artists. With a strong focus on...
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3.0KAustralian 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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7.1KInterviewsWhat Becomes Of The Broken Hearted? A Closer Look at ‘Giselle’ with Lana Jones
Ballerina Lana Jones is about to dance her dream, as she prepares to take to the boards as Giselle in The Australian...
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9.1KInterviewsTanya Pearson’s Curtain Call
By Rebecca Martin of Dance Informa. Tanya Pearson is Australian dance royalty. She is so well known and loved throughout the dance...
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5.2KInterviewsBehind the costumes in The Australian Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’
By Kristy Johnson. Russian-born, New York-based choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has been hard at work creating The Australian Ballet’s latest production, Cinderella, since...
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9.8KDance News AustraliaBolshoi Ballet regional Queensland live simulcast
Audiences across Queensland will have the chance to experience the grandeur of Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet via live simulcast from the Queensland Performing...
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4.4KDance News AustraliaFrom Russia with Sugar Plums
Nutcracker returns to Oz this month for another season of emperor mice, hand-made toys and little girl dreams. By Paul Ransom. NOTE:...
