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SUMMER SCHOOLS AND WORKSHOPS – DO YOU WORRY TOO MUCH?

Latest News 31 Jan, 2011

Heh Guys, Having just come back from teaching a fantastic workshop in Bundaberg with some wonderful friends of mine, I thought now was a good time to talk about coping with new choreography, teachers and styles. The most important thing to remember is that, no new style is going to sit perf… Read Article

ON THE COUCH WITH CHRISTINE – JASON DUFF

Latest News 3 Nov, 2010

Christine Denny from Tapatak Oz caught up with Choreographer and Performer Jason Duff for DanceLife. Jason has been a popular performer since starting his career with the Australian Ballet Company. Credits include a whole list of Ballets, Lido de Paris in France, The Company Manager f… Read Article

A FITTING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND THAT IS MARGOT FONTEYN

Dance 14 Oct, 2010

There is something very special about attending a production that pays tribute to an era gone by and the dance legends of our past. Seeing a company use their skills in the present to honour one of their own from the past is an incredible journey and one that I enjoyed tremendously at the Quee… Read Article

FIRST STOP SYDNEY – SECOND STOP THE WEST END – FINAL DESTINATION BROADWAY – AN INTERVIEW WITH AUSTRALIA'S MIG AYESA

Latest News 15 Sep, 2010

Hey Guys, Whilst in New York recently I had the pleasure of literally bumping into one of my favourite Aussie performers of all time – the fabulous MiG Ayesa. Having haphazardly bumped into him a few years ago in London whilst he was playing the lead in WE WILL ROCK YOU in the WEST END th… Read Article

LET'S HEAR FROM THE ORCHESTRA – A CHAT WITH BRIAN USIFER, FROM WICKED ON BROADWAY!

Latest News 20 Jul, 2010

Heh Guys, As you may or may not know I was recently in the wonderful NYC soaking up the atmosphere, being a typical tourist and seeing lots of shows. And as I was sitting watching HAIR ,with the orchestra on stage I thought to myself – what would it be like to be part of a Broadway Show as a m… Read Article

PASSION – WHERE IS YOURS? By Christine Denny

Dance 16 Jun, 2010

Heh Guys, Recently I have been on the road with TAPATAK OZ choreographing groups and solos and teaching masterclasses and I have been wondering what is so often missing in the classroom these days. After much thought I have come up with the answer – JOY! It seems to me that if you are in… Read Article

MAKING HIS WAY TO THE COMPANY

Musical Theatre 11 Jun, 2010

Our next On The Couch With Christine is with Piran Scott who was in the porfessional year of the QLD Ballet last year when the interview took place. He is now a Trainee Dancer with the company. Check out the video about and read more about Piran’s career below. [http://www.youtube.c… Read Article

ADJUDICATOR’S TIPS – SO JUST WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

Dance 10 May, 2010

With DanceLife Unite happening this weekend what a great time to post this article from Christine Denny about what adjudicators are looking for at dance competitions. So often I hear competitors and parents asking that age old question – ” what are they looking for?”… Read Article

MAKING IT IN LONDON – ADAM SCOWN INTERVIEW

Latest News 23 Jan, 2010

Hi Everyone, In January I was lucky enough to be in the UK and caught up with Aussie dancer Adam Scown who now calls London home. So just what is it really like to be living and dancing abroad? I had a chat with 25 year old Adam to find out! Christine: So Adam – how long have you been living an… Read Article

ON THE COUCH WITH THE QLD BALLET

Dance 16 Nov, 2009

Our next On The Couch With Christine Segment is with François Klaus and Robyn White from the Queensland Ballet. With 24 young, athletic and technically accomplished dancers, Queensland Ballet is a vibrant and creative company which presents a varied repertoire of dance works. One of o… Read Article