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All posts tagged "The Australian Ballet School"
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350FeaturedRemi Wörtmeyer steps into artistic directorship at BalletMet, Ohio
After a significant career as a principal dancer with The Australian Ballet and Dutch National Ballet, presenting in other mediums such as...
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846FeaturedThere’s no business like shoe business: Meet Tim Heathcote of MDM Dancewear
Tim Heathcote knows a thing or two about dance. He studied at The Australian Ballet School and is a former soloist with...
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884InterviewsMegan Connelly at The Australian Ballet School: Moving people, not just bodies
You have probably heard a story like this before. “I danced around at home all the time when I was very, very...
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The Australian Ballet School announces Megan Connelly as new Artistic Director
Megan Connelly will be the fifth director in The Australian Ballet School’s 60-year history, building upon the legacy of outgoing director Lisa...
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1.2KFeatured‘The Australian Ballet On Tour’ brings elite performances to audiences outside major cities
The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2024 On Tour program, bringing an enchanting repertoire of classical favourites and contemporary works to communities...
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1.3KDance Teacher ResourcesProviding answers and professional development with a healthy dose of ‘Vitality’ at Energetiks VDF
This year’s Vitality Dance Teacher Conference from Energetiks VDF is really homing in on the important subjects for dance educators and studio...
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980InterviewsComing from a heart space: Mia Heathcote heads to The Australian Ballet
Mia Heathcote is a shining star of the Australian ballet scene. A graduate of The Australian Ballet School and Principal Artist of...
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1.8KFeaturedLisa Pavane: Leaving with her head held high
Lisa Pavane’s journey with The Australian Ballet School (“the School”) commenced in 1978, when she was accepted as a student, relocating from...
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1.5KDance Teacher ResourcesRAD Australia celebrates success of ‘Dancing into the Future’ conference
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia has announced the successful conclusion of its fifth international biannual conference, Dancing into the Future; practices,...
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973InterviewsWorking with kids and animals: Loughlan Prior on ‘Possum Magic’
“I never thought I would create a ballet with animals in it,” declares Loughlan Prior after another day of rehearsal, “if only...
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713Australian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet School Showcase: A celebration of classical and contemporary dance
The Concourse Theatre, Sydney.September 2023. The programme, filmed at The Concourse Chatswood and streamed by the Australian Digital Concert Hall, opened with...
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944FeaturedQueensland Ballet unveils its vibrant company for 2024
Vibrant, textured characters are the focus of this last season curated by Li Cunxin AO as he steps aside at the end...
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1.3KTop StoriesLisa Pavane steps down as director of The Australian Ballet School
The Director of The Australian Ballet School, Lisa Pavane, has announced that she is stepping down after almost a decade in the...
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1.1KDancer HealthBeyond Stretching, Part 1: Sustaining peak performance
Over the next six issues, Dance Informa will be collaborating with Zac Jones, director of Heal Yourself and Move, on a series...
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1.4KFeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – October/November 2023
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new...
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1.0KDancer HealthWill Centurion: Aim to improve by 1% every day
Mental health, performance strategies and self-regulation are key elements for personal and professional success. Will Centurion, Counselling and Life Coaching for Actors,...
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1.9KDance AdviceRoyal New Zealand Ballet dancer finds silver lining in injury
A chronic stress fracture in his shin forced Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) dancer Jamie Delmonte to rethink his day-to-day, and with...
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2.2KDance AdviceGet Back to Ballet with The McDonald College
The McDonald College has curated a special program of four mornings in January, designed to physically prepare ballet students ages 12 to...
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2.4KFeaturedBroadway and West End stars to light up the stage in Australian premiere of ‘An American in Paris’
The Australian Ballet and GWB Entertainment have announced that charismatic Broadway and West End leads Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope will reprise...
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2.4KFeaturedWest Australian Ballet’s Melissa McCabe retires after a 20-year career
After an esteemed 20-year professional dance career, including 13 years at West Australian Ballet, Demi-Soloist Melissa McCabe (née Boniface) will retire from...
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1.7KFeaturedHonouring Lucette Aldous AC
A celebratory memorial service for Lucette Aldous AC, who passed away on 5 June, will be held 4pm, Thursday 1 July, at...
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3.4KFeaturedMeryl 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...
