Meet Abby Chung: From Janet Jackson to Bloc LA
19-year-old Abby Chung is leaping into her own professional dance career with her first big move—signing with major talent agent, Bloc LA. Dance Writer caught up with Abby exclusively to chat about her flourishing dance career.
‘Missed Nuance’ a mesmerising ballet art film releases worldwide
Dancers from prestigious ballet companies, designer garments, exquisite lighting and state-of-the-art filmmaking technology combine in a work-of-art that showcases the extreme athleticism and sublime beauty in dance as never before.
2019 Melbourne International Arts Festival must-see dance shows
2019 Melbourne International Arts Festival is in full swing and we have the ultimate dance guide for you. Below are the top five dance productions that every dance enthusiast must see, including works by high-profile Australian choreographers Stephanie Lake and Lucy Guerin.
Inside the mind of Ashley Dougan and ‘Seeing Red’
Dance Writer speaks to choreographer and performer Ashley Dougan about Seeing Red, an exploration of the presence and manifestation of anger in the youth of today. Intertwined with a creative score by composers Rachel Lewindon and Samuel Kreusler, Dougan's new work effectively derives its movement vocabulary from scores created around the psychology of anger, placed in a radial arrangement.
Amanda Lever’s exploration of Body Acousmonium
Slow Twitch Collective is performing 'Body Acousmonium' at the 2019 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Dance Writer enjoys a chat with Amanda Lever, co-creator of this innovative work.
Behind the lens of casting director Lauren Mass
Melbourne-born casting director Lauren Mass gives her take on actors in auditions after spending years both in front and behind the camera.
Come From Away’s Kelly Devine is Broadway’s choreographic sensation
A global success story, Come From Away opened to rave reviews on Broadway in 2017. Since then, its record-breaking triumph has continued with a second production in Toronto, followed by a third in North America. Excitingly, the recent West End production won four Olivier Awards after being nominated in nine categories.
Forbidden Laughter: can we laugh at Butoh?
Melbourne-based Butoh practitioner Yumi Umiumare creates a profound fusion of the grotesque and burlesque to explore the concept of laughter in the physical form.
‘Barnum – The Circus Musical’ is Todd McKenney’s tailor-made role
Barnum - The Circus Musical is a consistent juggling act for leading man P.T Barnum, superbly played by Todd McKenney, who walks the tightrope between salesman and fictional storyteller.
Jimeoin’s new show Result! is full of belly laughs
If you are looking for a show that is not riddled with audience interaction, thought-provoking arguments and insightful knowledge then Jimeoin’s new show Result! is for you.