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Introducing Choreographic Duo Tannos + Choice Ivan Cavallari to farewell WA Ballet Dancing in our Proximity
 
Introducing Choreographic Duo Tannos + Choice

Introducing Choreographic Duo Tannos + Choice

By Kristy Johnson. They already are familiar faces in the dance scene, however Stephen Tannos and Morgan Choice are yet to cement their status as choreographers of the new generation. This is all set to change when they bring their creative vision to life in Tannos + Choice: a cutting edge performance that So You Think You [...]

Ivan Cavallari to farewell WA Ballet

Ivan Cavallari to farewell WA Ballet

By Grace Edwards 2012 will be a busy year for Ivan Cavallari, Artistic Director of the West Australian Ballet, who recently announced that he will leave the company at the end of this year to take up a position as Artistic Director with Ballet du Rhin in Alsace, France. Until then, he will have to [...]

Dancing in our Proximity

Dancing in our Proximity

Australian Dance Theatre is getting ready to present the world premiere of their new work, Proximity as part of Adelaide Festival this month. Choreographer and ADT Artistic Director Garry Stewart has worked with Paris-based video engineer Thomas Pachoud (with the support of didascalie.net) to create an astonishing dialogue for dance and real-time video manipulation. Here [...]

Debbie Allen coming to Brisbane Festival

Debbie Allen coming to Brisbane Festival

31 January 2012

US dance icon Debbie Allen is one of the most respected talents in the entertainment industry. With 3 Emmy Awards for choreography, Debbie is internationally recognized as a director, choreographer and author and is currently the Director for television drama Grey’s Anatomy (which she has also starred in). She is well known for her role in [...]

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100 Calorie Snack Ideas: Dancers need fuel!

100 Calorie Snack Ideas: Dancers need fuel!

31 January 2012

By Emily Harrison MS, RD, LD.   Have a 100-200 calorie snack before class or rehearsal to give you energy, but not weigh you down. 100 Calorie Snacks 1½ slices of wheat bread 1 medium banana ½ plain whole wheat bagel 2 fig type cookies 20 mini-pretzels 1 piece string cheese and 5 crackers 1 cup orange [...]

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Soon To Be a Smash

Soon To Be a Smash

31 January 2012

By Laura Di Orio. Dance and Broadway fans have a lot to look forward to this year with the new musical drama, Smash. With an all-star cast, exciting choreography and Steven Spielberg behind it all, this newest show to hit the dance television craze is sure to be a … well, smash. Smash, which premieres [...]

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Fresh Start Makeup Tips

Fresh Start Makeup Tips

30 January 2012

From Christine Dion of Mode Dion Start the year off fresh. Now is the time to review your makeup tools, clean out makeup cases and wash makeup brushes. Begin by clearing out old products. It is not always easy to know when the end has come, so here is a time line of expiration dates [...]

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So You Think You Can Dance Australia May Return!

So You Think You Can Dance Australia May Return!

30 January 2012

Did you love So You Think You Can Dance Australia? So did we!  Well, guess what? It may be coming back! Dance Informa spoke with Nigel Lythgoe, Executive Producer of So You Think You Can Dance, at the auditions for season 9 of the US series to find out if SYTYCD Australia will ever return. Nigel disclosed that [...]

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This is how WE do it – Hip Hop NZ Style

This is how WE do it – Hip Hop NZ Style

30 January 2012

By David Eng. From its 1970s origins on the streets of South Bronx, New York City, hip hop is now thriving the world over. Dance styles associated with this culture – from breaking to popping, locking and krumping – are hugely popular in New Zealand, and Kiwi dancers are bringing a unique flavour to the [...]

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Dance Quiz – Dance Culture Around the World

Dance Quiz – Dance Culture Around the World

30 January 2012

By Rain Francis.  Test your knowledge of cultural dances from around the world. Let us know how many answers you get right on Facebook. Just ‘Like ’ us and then post your score on our wall at facebook.com/danceinforma What style of dancing would you most likely be doing if you were at a Milonga? a) Salsa b) [...]

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Film Program brings musicals and dance to Adelaide

Film Program brings musicals and dance to Adelaide

28 January 2012

Adelaide Festival Centre will bring some of the world’s best ballet companies and musicals to Adelaide through new Musicals on Film and Dance on Film programs, commencing on February 8 in the Dunstan Playhouse, with screenings throughout the year. The inaugural Dance on Film series in 2012 will bring some of the biggest companies and [...]

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Annie

Annie

25 January 2012

Lyric Theatre, The Star January 4 2011 By Kristy Johnson. When it comes to a night of quality entertainment, Annie the musical ticks all the right boxes. The timeless tale of little orphan ‘Annie’ caters for both the young and old in a lavish and energetic stage production. Produced by John Frost, this is a [...]

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Beautiful Burnout

Beautiful Burnout

20 January 2012

Seymour Centre, The University of Sydney January 2012 As part of Sydney Festival By Linda Badger. Set in what could be the tiny and obscure boxing gyms of backyard Scotland, Frantic Assembly and the National Theatre of Scotland brought their mesmerising physical theatre production of Beautiful Burnout to Sydney Festival.   The atmosphere was set [...]

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