Interviews Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Bangarra Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet Unite for World Premiere of ‘Flora’

The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre present Flora, a bold and exhilarating new collaboration choreographed by Frances Rings. This marks the...

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Lucy Guerin Inc’s PIECES 2025 Marks 20 Years of Groundbreaking Dance

Lucy Guerin Inc and University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) proudly announce PIECES 2025, a bold showcase of brand-new contemporary dance...

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The Australian Ballet’s ‘Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker’ Enchants Young Audiences this Summer

The Australian Ballet invites children and families into a world of dancing snowflakes, twinkling sweets and festive wonder with Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker,...

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Broadway’s ‘Waitress’ to Premiere in Sydney Next July

Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026....

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Royal New Zealand Ballet Unveils 2026 Season

Get ready for a year of spellbinding drama, timeless wonder, and boundary-pushing artistry as the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) unveils its...

Queensland Ballet's 'Bespoke.' Photo by David Kelly.

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Queensland Ballet unveils bold new era

In a milestone moment for Queensland Ballet, new Artistic Director, Ivan Gil-Ortega, has unveiled his inaugural 2026 season, an ambitious program signaling...

Leanne Stojmenov and the West Australian Ballet company. Photo by Shot by Thom.

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Watch this space: David McAllister goes To The Pointe

Sometimes, there is no retiring. We may be in our 60s, long past our dancing peak and officially ex, former, etcetera; yet...

Leanne Stojmenov. Photo by Shot by Thom.

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Leanne Stojmenov returns home to lead West Australian Ballet

When Leanne Stojmenov steps into the role of Artistic Director of West Australian Ballet in January, it will be the realisation of...

Genevieve O'Keefe and NDT in 'Figures in Extinction.' Photo by Rahi Rezvani.

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NDT’s Genevieve O’Keefe on being reinvented by experience

Genevieve O’Keefe graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. She danced with the West Australian Ballet for two years before...

Tra Mi Dinh's 'Somewhere between ten and fourteen'. Photo by Pedro Greig.

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A celebration of a moment of pause: Tra Mi Dinh’s ‘Somewhere between ten and fourteen’

In just a few short years, choreographer Tra Mi Dinh has carved an unmistakable path through Australia’s contemporary dance landscape. From the...

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Tony Award®-Winning ‘A Christmas Carol’ Brings Holiday Cheer to Melbourne

The five-time Tony Award®-winning production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will grace Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for a limited five-week engagement, beginning...

New Zealand School of Dance's Performance Season 2025.

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New Zealand Dance News – Oct/Nov 2025

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance is celebrating 40 years of daring, world-class, trailblazing contemporary...

Na Djinang Circus. Photo by Cam Matheson.

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Looking for new forms of circus with Na Djinang

A season of Of The Land on Which We Meet at Arts Centre Melbourne continues critical and audience interest in emerging circus...

Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School.

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The Royal Ballet School applications are open: Audition now for September 2026 entry

The start of September brings with it an exciting opportunity for dancers around the world with the potential and motivation to pursue...

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The Australian Ballet: A Celebration of Joy, Love, Connection, and Tradition

The Australian Ballet has revealed its inspiring 2026 season, promising a breathtaking journey through realms of fantasy, romance, and bold creativity. Under...

Max Trengove at VDF. Photo by Maddy Ewart of Studio 1 Visuals.

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Maxwell Trengove appointed Artistic Director of VDF

As Australia’s largest dance festival continues to grow its international profile, the Victorian Dance Festival (VDF) is thrilled to announce the appointment...

Yvette Lee at Victorian Dance Festival. Photo by Maddy Ewart Studio1 Visuals.

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Celebrating Yvette Lee as she steps down as Artistic Director of VDF

After seven brilliant years, Choreographer and Director Yvette Lee has announced that she will depart from her role as Artistic Director of...

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Victorian State Schools Spectacular Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS) returns for its annual extravaganza for two shows on Saturday 13 September 2025 at 1pm and 6:30pm at John...