All posts tagged "dance"

Announcing The VDF Podcast: The Voice of Dance

In these troubling times, some of us are faced with extra time on our hands. As dancers and performers, many of us...

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The benefits of Gyrotonic exercise for dancers

As a dancer, you probably already incorporate Pilates into your conditioning programme. But have you heard of Gyrotonic? Well, it’s about to...

YouTube Channels You Must Tune In To

The holidays are almost upon us, and it’s time to find some inspiration for the new year. We have just the ticket:...

What is Dance?

You take class, you practice hard, you learn the choreography, you stretch, you rehearse, you perform, you ice your injuries, put bandages...

Win $1000 for You + $3000 for your Dance Studio!

Dance Informa magazine is giving away cash to a lucky dancer and his or her studio. Imagine what you could do with...

Nijinsky, the Grand Portrait

Nijinsky -The Hamburg Ballet Queensland Performing Arts Centre 26 August 2012 By Elizabeth Ashley The Hamburg Ballet’s choreographer John Neumeier found it...

Six Solos and a BBQ

iOU Dance Solo Series Sydney Opera House, as part of Spring Dance August 24 2012 By Nicole Saleh. The Sydney Opera House...

The Insects Are Taking Ovo

The Cirque du Soleil big top is invaded by insects. And yes, creepy crawlies can definitely dance! By Paul Ransom. The new...

Musical Theatre Master Andrew Hallsworth

By Kristy Johnson. Opening to rave reviews in Sydney, An Officer and a Gentleman is continuing it’s packed out season. Part of...

Hydration for Dancers

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. Even mild dehydration can affect performance.  Staying hydrated is extremely important to a dancer’s performance...

Swan Lake Quiz

How well do you know the ballet classic? By Rain Francis. 1. Who composed the original score for Swan Lake? a) Prokofiev...

A Dietitian’s Top 10 Tips for Lowering Cancer Risk

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. 1. Eat more vegetables I can’t stress the importance of this strongly enough.  Aim for...

Parris Goebel to choreograph JLO tour

By Rain Francis. If Parris Goebel has been making waves in the international hip hop scene for the past few years, she’s...

Balanchine Quiz

How much do you know about George Balanchine, one of the 20th century’s most famous choreographers? By Rain Francis. 1. George Balanchine...

On The Rocks – Vertical Shadows

Chapel Off Chapel May 9 2012 By Paul Ransom. As one of the new breed of young choreographers currently muscling their way...

All-star cast unites for Australia’s Legally Blonde The Musical

By Kristy Johnson. Already in its third year in London, this smash hit is heading down under to Sydney in October. Having...

New Cities & More Prizes for Showcase Championships

Showcase National Dance Championships will increase its national tour this season to include up to 18 Regionals. With a massive prize pool...

English National Ballet’s Exclusive Aussie Season

The world-renowned English National Ballet will tour to Australia for an exclusive season in Sydney at the new, The Concourse, Chatswood, from...

Dancing to Live Music

By Laura Di Orio. George Balanchine said, “See the music, hear the dance.” The choreographer, like many dancers, found inspiration for movement...

Energy Balance?

We always hear about the importance of what you eat, but could when you eat be just as important? By Emily C....