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Acrobatic Arts. Photo courtesy of Mandy Yip.

‘I want to learn tricks’: How and why to teach acro at your studio

Most of us remember when acrobatics started to creep more and more into dance routines. Maybe it was the advent of So You...

Jump Dance Challenge. Photo by Leah Hoffman for Diva Dance Photography.

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Dance Teacher Resources

Jump Dance Challenge: Competition with a difference

Jump Dance Challenge started four years ago in Melbourne, when Director Cathy Carey identified an opportunity to launch a dance competition with...

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Evolution Dance Competition continues to evolve

Evolution Dance Competition is new to the industry, but it’s rapidly evolving, as its name suggests. Starting last year with 11 cities, this...

2015 YAGP Senior Finalist Austen Acevedo. Photo courtesy of YAGP

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2016 YAGP winners announced in NYC

The 2016 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) concluded this past week at the celebrated competition’s finals held in New York City. Young...

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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:...

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Global Dance and Cheer Games set to launch in June 2016

New Zealand’s most accomplished cheerleading coach Kimberley Ramsay Reid recently announced the launch of the Global Dance + Cheer Games. Taking competitions into...

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Showcase National’s ProAm Dancer Finalists

By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. If you’re a competition dancer, you already know all about Showcase Nationals. Run by Peter Oxford,...

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Hayden Hopkins takes away top prize for Dance Upon A Dream Season 2

By Chelsea Thomas and Deborah Searle of Dance Informa. Sometimes the best decisions are made on a whim, completely spontaneously. At least...

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Josh Horner talks about Dance Upon A Dream

Here Creative Director of Dance Upon a Dream, Joshua Horner, shares a message about the Online ‘Competitive’ Dance Competition, which just completed...

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Hayden Hopkins wins Dance Upon A Dream Season 2

Young Hayden Hopkins from the US has just won season two of Dance Upon A Dream. Her dance to My Funny Valentine,...

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Dance Advice

Coping with Competition Stress

Are you preparing for a dance competition? Do you find that you dance well in the studio but nerves often get the...

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16-year-old American wins first Dance Upon A Dream competition

By Chelsea Thomas. Kati Smasne, 16, never dreamed she would win the first global competition of Dance Upon A Dream, a new...

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Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® – Choreographing the Future

For the past 31 years, Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® has proven to be an excellent tool to raise awareness of the benefits associated...

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Australian Dance Reviews

McDonald’s Ballet Scholarship

By Dolce Fisher. Sydney Opera House July 22 2012 What another successful year for the McDonald’s Ballet Scholarship, held by Sydney Eisteddfod!...

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Darrio Phillips’ Clash of The States

Krumping is one of hip hop’s more vibrant and controversial dance styles and Darrio Phillips is one of its big hitters, organising...

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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...

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Win Double Passes – STREETDANCE 2 3D

With landmark locations and the most spectacular dance fusion of Latin and street dance ever seen, the sequel to the global smash...

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Competition & Eisteddfod Costume Ideas

Dance Teachers – need a little inspiration this competition and eisteddfod season? These costumes could be just what your dance troupe needs...

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Australian Dance Reviews

Dance of Champions

Sydney Eisteddfod McDonald’s Dance of Champions Science Theatre, University of New South Wales September 11 2011 By Linda Badger. Once again, Dance...

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Dance News Australia

Australian Choreographic Competition 2011

By Regina Green Each July, Geelong Dance Network in Victoria holds the Splash!dance Festival, including classes and workshops, showcases, and the Australian...