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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...

Poppi Eccleston (Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy). Photo by Ryan Kettle at Move Photography.

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48th Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition is on

It’s that time of year! The 48th Prix de Lausanne, held 2 – 9 February, with Finals on 8 February, is upon...

Jean-Christophe Maillot. Photo by Alice Blangero.

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The Monaco Maestro Jean-Christophe Maillot in his own words

On the eve of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s Australian premiere of LAC, Dance Informa caught up with the creative brains behind this quirky reworking of...

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Introducing Joel Burke, Model Search Winner

Just before Christmas, 19-year-old Joel Burke of Queensland was named the new Energetiks Cover Model Winner. Joel was one of hundreds of entrants...

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Meet rising star Audrey Freeman

Have you seen young dancer Audrey Freeman? No, but really. Have you seen her?? If not, check her out now. With legs...

Footnote's Choreolab. Photo courtesy of Footnote.

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New Zealand Dance News – January 2018

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news this month! This year marks Garry Trinder’s 20-year anniversary as director of the...

A Sydney College of Dance student. Photo by Pedro Greig.

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Preparing students to be professionals: Sydney College of Dance

Many a talented Australian ballet student has gone overseas in pursuit of their dreams only to have the dream unravel — after...

Lucinda Dunn teaching at Victorian Dance Festival 2017. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

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Lucinda Dunn on her new role: Teaching the next generation

In 2014, Australia’s longest serving ballerina, Lucinda Dunn OAM, hung up her pointe shoes after an illustrious career with The Australian Ballet...

Queensland Ballet's Joel Woellner. Photo by David Kelly.

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Chatting with Queensland Ballet’s recently promoted Joel Woellner

Congratulations to Queensland Ballet’s rising star Joel Woellner on his promotion to the rank of demi-soloist! Recently nominated for the 2017 Australian...

Dance students of The McDonald College, Sydney Australia

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The McDonald College: Not cutting cookies

The dream of becoming a performer is not uncommon. After all, we live in a celebrity obsessed culture. At some point, almost...

Charlie Slater. Photo by Winkipop Media.

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From Alstonville to McDonald College: Charlie Slater

So what do you do if you’re a seven- or eight-year-old boy and both your mum and your sister appear to be...

WAB's Gakuto Matsui and Chihiro Nomura. Photo by Frances Andrijich.

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West Australian Ballet’s recently promoted principals

Two of Australia’s favourite artists were promoted to principal dancers recently: Chihiro Nomura and Gakuro Matsui of the West Australian Ballet (WAB)....

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Lucinda Dunn to teach at 2017 Victorian Dance Festival

Ballet dancers around Victoria are in for a very special treat this March. Australia’s longest-serving ballerina, Lucinda Dunn, will be holding a...

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Australians headed to the 2017 Prix de Lausanne

The Prix de Lausanne is widely regarded as one of the most elite ballet competitions in the world. Taking place at the...

The Australian Ballet's Kevin Jackson. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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10 Aussie ballet dancers who rule on Instagram

While there are millions of people you can choose to follow on Instagram, these popular ballet dancers will be sure to make you...

Alexandra Cownie working with a young ballet dancer. Photo courtesy of Cownie.

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Guide for parents: My child wants a ballet career

So your child wants to pursue a ballet career. Should you train abroad or at home? What are the big issues, and...

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The Genée International Ballet Competition is coming to Australia

The prestigious Genée International Ballet Competition is coming to Sydney in 2016. This honour follows the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia’s...