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THE DANCER AND THE INDUSTRY

DanceGiveaways 2 Feb, 2011

Hello to the dancers, artistes and entertainment enthusiasts out there. My name is Stephen Agisilaou and I’m the choreographer and director of a contemporary jazz company in Melbourne; Vertical Shadows. When asked to write a monthly blog about anything my little heart desires… Read Article

SYDNEY COMES ALIVE WITH THE SING-A-LONG-A-SOUND OF MUSIC.

Musical Theatre 1 Feb, 2011

Back by popular demand, Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music returns to the State Theatre for two evening performances (Friday 25 & Saturday 26 February, 2011 7:30pm), with a third additional matinee show added to keep pace with ticket sales (Sunday 27 Feb 1.00pm). Sing-A-Long-A Sound of… Read Article

AUDITION TIPS 2011

Auditions 31 Jan, 2011

Hi DanceLife friends, Happy 2011 – a new year, a new decade and a great time to set your goals!!! I started 2011 with a wonderful rest with my family after a very busy year in 2010 choreographing on SYTYCD season 3, teaching at UDC, choreographing several J Foxx corporate events then t… Read Article

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

SHREK'S CHOREOGRAPHER – JOSH PRINCE INTERVIEW

Latest News 28 Jan, 2011

With the news that Shrek The Musical might be coming to Australia DanceLife went straight to the show’s choreographer Josh Prince to clear up the rumours and tell us how he went from being an unknown choreographer to choreographing a Broadway musical! You have had a varied career i… Read Article

VERTICAL SHADOWS AUDITIONS

Auditions 26 Jan, 2011

Vertical Shadows is Australia’s edgiest contemporary jazz company dedicated to giving paid work to the contemporary jazz industry. Using the word contemporary jazz very loosely Vertical Shadows will explore many different styles and entertainment avenues. Premiering its… Read Article

GRAEME MURPHY'S SUITE SYNERGY

Latest News 25 Jan, 2011

The beat goes on…. In April 2011, Sydney audiences will have the chance to witness the birth of a new era in Australian contemporary dance, when Mod Dance Company perform from 6 to 17 April at the Lyric Theatre, Star City. This Sydney season is part of Mod Dance Company’s first… Read Article

XANADU CHARITY PERFORMANCE

Musical Theatre 25 Jan, 2011

Victorian Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu today announced a charity preview performance of Xanadu The Musical in Melbourne to help raise funds for the Queensland Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. The announcement was made as Mr Baillieu visited the Docklands site w… Read Article

MULAN – A VISUAL SPECTACULAR

Musical Theatre 21 Jan, 2011

The internationally acclaimed Mulan is coming to Melbourne in just a few short weeks. Following a six month tour of the US, the dazzling show for families will play Melbourne for the very first time at The Arts Centre – State Theatre from 3 to 5 February 2011. Originating from a tradi… Read Article

NICK WOWING THE UK WITH HIS X FACTOR

Latest News 19 Jan, 2011

We know Nick Geurts from the last season of SYTYCD Australia. DanceLife caught up with this young passionate dancer while he builds his dance career in the UK. 1. Australian’s know your face from SYTYCD Season 3. How did you enjoy your experience on the show and what was the most valu… Read Article