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MAMMA MIA RETURNS?

Musical Theatre 7 Apr, 2009

The hit musical Mamma Mia! is set to return to Australia this year, with an official announcement expected to be made within weeks. Mamma Mia! first premiered at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on June 9, 2001, and subsequently toured for some four years. No casting or production detai… Read Article

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DATE?

Dance 7 Apr, 2009

So You Think You Can Dance has not only been great for the contestants to grow and learn as dancers but also as lovers. Nicole (AKA Lamb) had the talented choreographer Trav Ross for her first routine on the show and some would say that there was an instant chemistry in the air. Both Trav and La… Read Article

THOUGHTS ON WE UNFOLD

Musical Theatre 3 Apr, 2009

Review by Jill Sykes from SMH AHEAD of its premiere, Rafael Bonachela talked about his first work for the Sydney Dance Company as its artistic director in terms of a flower unfolding and blossoming – of the dancers unfolding in their trust of each other and the blossoming of a new inc… Read Article

THIS WEEK'S CHOREOGRAPHERS

Dance 2 Apr, 2009

This week you will see the following choreographers teaching their routines to the top 3 couples on SYTYCD. TALIA & BJ 1. Project Moda 2. Tabitha & Napoleon KAT & CHARLIE 1. Jason Gilkison 2. Tabitha & Napoleon AMY & BEN 1. Jason Gilkison 2. Ame Delves GIRLS GROUP Kell… Read Article

OVERDOSE ON INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS

Workshops 1 Apr, 2009

Is it just me or are we about to nose dive into a pit full of extremely talented and amazing international choreographers who will be touring some parts of OZ teaching the moves we have been watching on YouTube for years?! My question is… Will we be able to get behind each of these chore… Read Article

TONY TESTA ON SYT AND DOES WORKSHOPS

Workshops 31 Mar, 2009

Tony Testa who will be presenting workshops along with Tony Czar, in Sydney on April 11 at Urban Dance Centre, will also be choreographing for SYTYCD Australia – final four! Dancers who are aged 18 or older who participate in the workshops will get an opportunity to audition learn t… Read Article

SUPPLE COMES TO SYDNEY

Workshops 30 Mar, 2009

DanceLife was lucky enough to have an exclusive interview with Supple a few days after he landed from the UK. Watch the interview above and make sure you check out his workshops. Places are limited so make sure you register now. Where: Salsa Republic Dance Studios 42 Kensington Street in C… Read Article

CHICAGO AUDITION VIDEO ROCKS THE BOAT

Auditions 29 Mar, 2009

Little did I know that by putting up a very small clip from the Sydney auditions for the male ensemble for Chicago that we would receive a few unhappy dancers writing in to complain. I wanted to post a blog on this personally as some more people may feel like we were exposing the dancers there o… Read Article

SYTYCD TOUR IS HAPPENING

Dance 29 Mar, 2009

Commencing July 2 in Cairns, the tour will feature all the sensational Top Ten dancers – Amy Campbell (Sydney), Ben Veitch (Gold Coast), B.J. Rorke (Sydney), Charlie Bartley (Sydney), Gianne Abbott (Brisbane), Katrina Risteska (Sydney), Loredo Malcolm (Melbourne), Penny Hi… Read Article

NEW MELBOURNE COMPANY

Dance 29 Mar, 2009

Vertical Shadows, a contemporary jazz company, is Australia’s newest company dedicated to giving work to the contemporary jazz industry. Using the words “contemporary jazz ” very loosely, Vertical Shadows explores many different styles and entertainment ave… Read Article