Finalists announced in Telstra Emerging Choreographer Award
The Australian Ballet and Telstra have announced four artists selected as finalists in the inaugural Telstra Emerging Choreographer (TEC), a new award dedicated to nurturing choreographic talent in Australia.
Melbourne, meet your Magic Mike Live men
Based on the hit movies, Magic Mike Live is premiering in Melbourne this June at Birrarung Marr to give women the most empowering, exhilarating and unexpected experience of their lives.
Ausdance ACT appoints new director, Dr Cathy Adamek
Dr Cathy Adamek has been appointed as Ausdance ACT’s new director after serving as chair of Ausdance SA while also juggling motherhood, performing and academia.
Victorian dance schools on the verge of collapse
Dance is the most popular after-school activity for girls in Victoria, however, the Government has all but ensured the collapse of dance schools through a litany of on-the-run policy decisions being made by bureaucrats with little to no understanding of the dance industry.
Chunky Move seeks Choreographer In Residence
Chunky Move in partnership with the Tanja Liedtke Foundation are in search of a new Choreographer In Residence for 2021 across a two-year residency at the Company.
Ministry of Dance simulating the future
Ministry of Dance has stepped up against its full time competitors by uniting some of their best alumni in one dance video produced by renowned Australian photographer and videographer, Sean Higgins.
Dance teachers slam NSW Premier’s ‘qualifications’ remark
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has slammed comments made by New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian regarding dance teachers being unqualified.
Origins Dance Company performs online
Origins Dance Company by Transit Dance is keeping the artistic spirit alive by turning what would have been their live performance season into a virtual theatre experience for all to enjoy.
Aussie Pops Orchestra responds to COVID-19 with online symphony
As a response to COVID-19 and the devastation it has brought upon the arts and entertainment industry, John Foreman’s Aussie Pops Orchestra and friends have “phoned in” an isolation orchestra performance of Louis Armstrong’s What A Wonderful World to raise awareness of music industry charity Support Act.
2020 Helpmann Awards Cancelled
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today announced with deep regret the annual Helpmann Awards will not be presented in 2020.