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MARY POPPINS – CHILDREN AUDITIONS

Auditions 25 Jul, 2011

Based on the beloved books by Australia’s P.L. Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS will continue following its Sydney season to other Australian cities. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher, for Disney Theatrical Productions, MARY POPPINS th… Read Article

THE AUSTRALIAN DANCE AWARD WINNERS 2011

Dance 24 Jul, 2011

The annual Australian Dance Awards recognise and honour professional Australian dance artists who have made an outstanding contribution to dance. The Awards are presented in an evening of performance that showcases some of the best Australian dance acts of the year. This year the awa… Read Article

CALLING ALL YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS

Dance 22 Jul, 2011

The youth festival of dance Fast+Fresh dance has opened for entries in its 2011 season. Following the success of its knockout 2009 season, Fast+Fresh Dance is returning in November to thrill audiences and showcase short dance works choreographed and performed by Sydney’s finest youn… Read Article

THE BROTHERS MAKING WAVES IN THE USA

Dance 7 Jul, 2011

DanceLife recently caught with The Wilson Brothers (Marcel & Kevin) who are making waves as the next big choreographing duo in the USA. The brothers exemplify the definition of professionalism and versatility. Their choreographic style is a fusion of jazz, contemporary, hip-ho… Read Article

PUTTING A TWIST ON AUSTRALIAN BROADWAY

Musical Theatre 7 Jul, 2011

On the 18th of July 2011, The Benge Group will present ‘Twisted Broadway,’ a charity event to raise money for Oz Showbiz Cares / Equity Fights Aids. Conceived in New York, Twisted Broadway is an all-star showcase of classic and contemporary music theatre tunes. Male singers perform fema… Read Article

MATTHEW KEEPS ON SINGING IN HIS NEW PROJECT

Musical Theatre 7 Jul, 2011

DanceLife recently caught up with multi-award winning composer/lyricist Matthew Robinson to discuss his new project Sing On Through Tomorrow – a new musical revue featuring the most acclaimed songs from Matthews’s decade-long career. The young and talented, Hollie Andrew (The Sap… Read Article

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF TIMOMATIC

Dance 5 Jul, 2011

From So You Think You Can Dance to FAME to Australia’s Got Talent TIMOMATIC is quickly becoming Australia’s answer to Usher. DanceLife caught up with the man himself to chat about his recent activity and also to discuss his Dance Workshops that are now available. Your Biggest Inspiratio… Read Article

DANCELIFE INTERVIEWS CHLOE DALLIMORE

Musical Theatre 5 Jul, 2011

With the announcement that Annie is coming back to Oz at the end of this year, DanceLife decided to speak with Chloe Dallimore who will play Lily in the production about returning to the stage. 1. Australian audiences would remember you from starring as the blonde Swedish bombshell in The… Read Article

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN AUDITIONS

Auditions 5 Jul, 2011

Universal Studios in Japan are holding their annual auditions again in Australia. What they are looking for: “Face Characters/Actors” “Singers Who Move Well” “Dancers Who Can Sing” “Stunt Performers” “Jet Skiers & Water Skiers/Jumpers” Audition Dates: Melbourne 11th & 12… Read Article

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MEMBER OF A TROUPE? ARE YOU A GOOD TEAM PLAYER!? By Christine Denny

Dance 3 Jul, 2011

Over the past few months whilst travelling around teaching workshops and masterclasses with Tapatak Oz, I have been hearing a common question from dance teachers all around the country and that is – “why can’t my students and their parents understand the commitment involved when worki… Read Article