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Hofesh Shechter's 'Political Mother'. Photo by Boshua.

What 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...

RNZB in 'Serenade' as part of 'Lightscapes'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New 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...

Ako Kondo and Brett Chynoweth in George Balanchine's 'Jewels'. Photo by Rainee Lantry.

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Australian Dance Reviews

The 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...

Dancers of The Australian Ballet and Australian Dance Theatre in Daniel Riley's 'THE HUM'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Australian Dance Reviews

The 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...

RNZB's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New 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...

The Australian Ballet's Robyn Hendricks in 'Swan Lake'. Photo by Simon Eeles.

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The 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...

Queensland Ballet's 'Peter and the Wolf'.

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Events

Queensland 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...

Slava Tutukin. Photo by Leszek Januschewski.

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Sydney 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...

The Australian Ballet in 'Kunstkamer'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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Australian Dance Reviews

The 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...

North West Dance Company full time dance

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North 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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On 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...

NZSD 3rd Year Contemporary Dance Students Stephanie Halyburton and Eden Kew. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New 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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Australian Dance Reviews

The 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...

Lana Jones - Giselle - The Australian Ballet 2015. Photo Lynette Wills

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Interviews

What 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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Interviews

Tanya 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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Interviews

Behind 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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Dance News Australia

Bolshoi 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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Dance News Australia

From 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:...

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Features

Bach To The Beat

Eighteenth-century breakdance? Yes, it is possible; and as Yui Kawaguchi explains, even Japanese ballerinas love breaking to Bach. By Paul Ransom. Think...