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All posts tagged "dance interviews"
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2.2KInterviewsFrancesco Ventriglia on the new Sydney Choreographic Centre and superstar Sylvie Guillem
The Sydney Choreographic Centre is an exciting new establishment which has been designed to elevate the next generation of choreographers. Co-founded by...
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3.5KFeaturedMeryl Tankard: Restless search for a new dance vocabulary
During the COVID lockdown, the dance world faced the challenge of ensuring its survival in a world of social isolation. Denied its...
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4.2KFeaturedMagnetic Force: ‘Moulin Rouge’ draws Kahlia Davis back to the Aussie stage
The cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been announced. Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and...
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2.1KFeaturedSydney Eisteddfod: Out of the living room, into the spotlight
Long before shiny floor TV, there was the Sydney Eisteddfod. Indeed, the first known Eisteddfod event is thought to have occurred in...
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2.5KInterviewsYvette Lee: Looking forward to her best year yet
The 2021 dance year has started, and although it still looks a little different to previous years, there’s a lot to look...
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3.6KInterviewsLife after the ballet: David McAllister, back to fandom
Most of us, consciously or otherwise, define ourselves in terms of what we do. I am a dancer, writer, et cetera. For those of us...
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7.9KInterviewsLizzy Howell: Breaking stereotypes and inspiring the next generation
Dance represents many aspects of life and society, and has always been reflective of what is going on in any particular era....
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2.6KFeaturedAustralia’s Ashley Wallen on choreographing ‘Jingle Jangle’
The holidays can be a truly special time for all ages. With joyful music and bright lights all around, we can feel...
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3.3KInterviewsFestival vision: Olivia Ansell lands coveted Sydney Festival director’s role
Sydney Opera House director of contemporary dance, circus and physical theatre, Olivia Ansell has been appointed Sydney Festival Director from 2022. This...
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2.6KFeaturedLucy Guerin: From AO onwards
Sitting in the theatre in late February, watching Lucy Guerin’s Metal, with its metaphors of strength, fluidity and animal imperative, we knew it...
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2.6KInterviewsLouisville Ballet’s Robert Curran: Dancing to southern hospitality
It’s been six years since Robert Curran took the reins of the Louisville Ballet in Kentucky. Curran sounds as enthusiastic as ever...
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6.5KFeaturedBehind the lens with PureDynamics Photography
Dance photography — an art form in its own right. Dance photographers have the unique skill in collaborating with their athletic and...
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4.6KFeaturedHear dance and see music: Unlocking the nuances of William Forsythe’s ’N.N.N.N.’
Sydney Dance Company 2020 season is set with staging works from two contemporary dance masters — Sydney Dance Company’s own Rafael Bonachela...
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2.6KDance AdviceTiffany O’Connor: Nothing can stop her
What is every young performer’s dream? To become a professional and get paid to do what they love so much. Whichever field in the performing arts you’ve chosen...
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4.4KFeaturedCharmene Yap steps into a new role at SDC
Sydney Dance Company (SDC) stalwart Charmene Yap will be finishing her performing career at the end of SDC’s Season 1 tour of Bonachela/Nankivel/Lane....
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3.5KFeaturedNick Power: B-boy between the street and stage
Nick Power has been breaking for much of his life, and using it not just to explore the world but to also...
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7.7KFeatured103-year-old dancer Eileen Kramer launches her first book
Eileen Kramer may well be the longest working dancer and choreographer in Australia, if not the world. The 103-year-old continues to create...
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5.0KInterviewsStockbroker to dreamer: Queensland Ballet’s Li Cunxin
The Queensland Ballet (QB) is heading off to China this month. Nothing unusual about that, except that the Artistic Director is Li...
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4.9KInterviewsLilian Steiner on living a life full of dance
Dance Informa had the opportunity to chat with freelance dancer/choreographer Lilian Steiner, fresh off the back of the Sydney leg of the...
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6.2KFeaturedAhoy! Could you have an on-sea dance adventure?
Two Aussies sit having coffee in the elegant Observation Deck on board the new Norwegian Bliss cruise liner. They’re on its inaugural...
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4.9KFeaturedSpeaking with Lydia Pedrana: Using our dance training in other fantastic careers
Lydia Pedrana began dancing at two-and-a-half years old at Dubbo Ballet Studio. Dancing became more than a hobby when she accepted a...
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7.2KFeaturedThe Australian Ballet’s Valerie Tereshchenko: Telstra Dancer of the Year
Congratulations to Australian Ballet Senior Artist Valerie Tereshchenko, 2017 Telstra Dancer of the Year. The talented dancer was one of six nominees...
