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Are ballet productions repetitious and boring or new and innovative?
Have you ever wondered why, year after year, ballet companies tour from theatre to theatre, narrating the same old stories, rehearsing and performing the same choreography? Isn’t it boring? Tiring? Old? Don’t we know these stories too well to repeatedly enjoy them? The answer is a resounding ‘no’. Ballet is an art form; every time […]
‘Beats on Pointe’ smashes hybrid dance style of hip hop and ballet
Masters of Choreography’s Beats on Pointe showcased its own hybrid style of neo-classical and hip hop that captured audiences hearts at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne.
Dancing With The Stars: Megan and Miguel
Ten’s Dancing With The Stars saw Miguel and his dance partner Megan be the first couple eliminated from the competition after performing a heart-felt routine from The Greatest Showman.
María Pagés brings Flamenco dance to Melbourne with Yo, Carmen
The undisputed queen of modern flamenco, María Pagés,uses flamenco with poetry in the unforgettably reimagining of the story of Bizet’s heroine Carmen. Accompanied by an ensemble of dancers and six of Spain’s most talented musicians, Yo, Carmen is on at the Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall from 11 – 12 March 2019.
Orpheus by Evan Lawson
Composer Evan Lawson’s ideas and musical direction takes this narrative on a physical and emotional journey that incorporates Shakespeare, Phemocles, Alessandra Striggio, and librettos from Orfeo ed Euridice and Calzabigi and L’Orfeo.
On tour with the 360 ALLSTARS
Breakdance artist Bboy (Peter) Sette is one of the seven stars cast in this vibrant show. Featuring a BMX Flatlander, Basketball Freestyler, Roue Cyr artist, Sette’s partner-in-crime, Bboy Leerok, and a Beatboxer / Loop musician as MC, these international masters have come together to perform in this entertaining ‘urban street circus’.
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Dance Writer Founder
Dance Writer is Australia’s freshest digital arts hub for news, profiles and reviews. Established by dancer and journalist Jessica Poulter in 2014, Dance Writer’s vision is to stamp Australian dance on the map by promoting the talent and artistry of our performers in the entertainment industry. Our mission is to empower and inspire young performers to be bold artists so they can further enrich the arts culture in Australia.
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Charity Gala
Each year, Dance Writer Media Australia hosts an annual charity gala to raise vital funds for a chosen charity. Dancers and performers from across Australia come to perform a piece in the Gala. Collectively, we have raised more than $15,000 to charities including National Breast Cancer Foundation, beyondblue, Very Special Kids and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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