Jiri Kylian Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Gary Chryst (right) in rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Chryst.

Fosse’s ‘Chicago’ legacy continues in Gary Chryst

In a rehearsal studio, a lean man with white hair stands, feet apart, arms at his sides, relaxed but poised, ready for...

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Natasha Kusen: A lifelong dream realised and a final curtain call

The Australian Ballet Soloist Natasha Kusen hangs up her ballet shoes after a successful 16-and-a-half years with the company. Following the applause...

Dayana Hardy Acuña as Giselle with Guest Artist Kevin Jackson as Albrecht. Photo by Scott Dennis.

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Dancing with the Willis: Kevin Jackson’s homecoming with WA Ballet

In ballet, everyone loves Giselle. This 178-year-old tale has love, betrayal, ghosts looking for vengeance and the ultimate forgiveness. Whether they are the...

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Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s ‘LAC’: A Swan Lake for darker times

The Australian Ballet will be collaborating with the Ballets de Monte-Carlo to produce the Australian premier of Jean-Christophe Maillot’s LAC. This is a...

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Rani Luther’s next role: Behind the scenes at Queensland Ballet

Melbourne-born Rani Luther has recently joined Queensland Ballet (QB) in the role as Ballet Mistress and Creative Associate. Luther has danced with...

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The hottest and most anticipated dance events of the year

Just a couple months in, 2019 has already proven to be a busy and creative year for Australia’s legion of dancers, dance...

Li Cunxin. Photo courtesy of Queensland Ballet.

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Stockbroker 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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New Zealand Dance News – April 2018

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news this month! The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) has announced that its Autumn...

RNZB dancer Abigail Boyle. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – October 2017

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news this month! The medallists of Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)’s prestigious Genée International...

RNZB dancers in 'The Anatomy of a Passing Cloud'. Photo by Evan Li.

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NZ Dance News – April 2016

Find out what’s happening in the New Zealand dance scene! Graduating students at the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) are working toward...

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Melbourne City Ballet: Aiming High

Frustrated with the lack of opportunities available to professional dancers in Australia, Michael Pappalardo decided to take matters into his own hands....