Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "Contemporary dance"
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39FeaturedADC’s Artistic Director Amy Hollingsworth: Pushing interdisciplinary boundaries with intelligence and empathy
To say 2023 was a successful year for Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) is an understatement. Led by Artistic Director Amy Hollingsworth, the...
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37FeaturedDancers 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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88FeaturedSydney Festival 2024 promises to be bolder than ever
The mainstay of Sydney’s high summer season, Sydney Festival, sails back this January with a first class line-up of world premieres, extraordinary...
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246Australian Dance ReviewsUp close and personal: Sydney Dance Company in ‘Somos’
Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, Sydney.1 November 2023. The world premiere and opening night of Somos – which translates to “we are” in...
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455Australian Dance ReviewsFeeling the rhythm in Paulina Quinteros’ ‘Water Mirror’
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company, Sydney.15 September 2023. After a short but successful run in 2022, Paulina Quinteros’ Water Mirror made a...
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345FeaturedOrganisational 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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644FeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – October/November 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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453FeaturedScimm. Dance Company’s ‘Mechorstra’ to premiere as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival
Scimm. Dance Company is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking performance, Mechorstra, is set to captivate audiences at the 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival....
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321Australian Dance ReviewsThe depth and beauty of ‘WICKED’ in its Australian tour
Lyric Theatre, Sydney.7 September 2023. Twenty years on from its Broadway premiere, WICKED has flown its way down-under once again, to delight...
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325Australian Dance Reviews‘Walanbaa Yulu-Gi’ Burn the Floor: An electric celebration of dance
The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney.13 August 2023. Sunday, 13th August 2023, was the final show for the tour of Burn the Floor (Walanbaa...
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739FeaturedCaroline Bowditch: Movement in the making
“How can you work with dance to explore what bodies are capable of?” With this question, Caroline Bowditch (dancer, choreographer and CEO...
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776FeaturedStephanie Lake’s dance sensation ‘Manifesto’ returns to Melbourne
Stephanie Lake’s explosive Manifesto is coming to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse from 25 – 28 October much to the delight of Melbourne audiences who may missed out on the...
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669FeaturedMeet the choreographers of Sydney Dance Company’s ‘INDance’
Over two weekends in August, Sydney Dance Company and the Neilson Foundation will be supporting INDance, an independent dance program held in...
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536FeaturedAntony Hamilton’s ‘4/4’: Doing the math
4/4. It sounds like the simplest tempo. But what if there was a deeper dive? From his early days in the street scene to his present...
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664FeaturedNew Breed 2023: Celebrating a decade of supporting new choreographers
With the support of Principal Partner The Balnaves Foundation, Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks are pleased to announce the four Australian dance makers commissioned to create works for this...
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530FeaturedWildness, politics and humour: ‘ESCALATOR’ by Stephanie Lake Company
Known for distinct athleticism and precision, as well as striking choreographic images, Stephanie Lake is using her company to support the work...
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722FeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – August/September 2023
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The last quarter of the year sees preparations moving ahead for the New...
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705FeaturedRestless Dance Theatre debuts at Sydney Opera House
In its Sydney Opera House debut, Australia’s leading inclusive dance theatre company, Restless Dance Theatre, will present its acclaimed new work Exposed – in the Studio from...
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831FeaturedAllie Graham: Dutiful maiden and fierce warrior in ‘Aida’
Opera Australia is returning to Sydney Opera House with a lavish production of Aida. This production is directed and choreographed by Davide...
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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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966FeaturedNew 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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526FeaturedCarriageworks announces winter dance season with new works
This winter Carriageworks, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary multi-arts organisations, will present a compelling line-up of major new dance works and an...
