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DANCELIFE INTERVIEWS AARON CASH FROM BALLET REVOLUCION

Musical Theatre 14 Jun, 2011

Ballet Revolución is an explosive fusion of Ballet, Contemporary Dance and modern Hip-Hop from the undisputed home of dance, Cuba. It will be a raw, fresh, dynamic Cuban Cocktail of unbridled passion, pure energy and athletic skill. DanceLife caught up with one of the choreographers A… Read Article

WIN TICKETS TO THE LAST EMPEROR

Competitions 9 Jun, 2011

AN EXQUISITE DISPLAY OF AN INCREDIBLE TALE BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF CHINA’S LAST EMPEROR Liaoning Ballet’s exquisite balletic retelling of The Last Emperor, based on the astonishing life of China’s Last Emperor Puyi and choreographed by Ivan Cavallari, is touri… Read Article

SEEN ANY GOOD SHOES LATELY? By Christopher Horsey

Latest News 8 Jun, 2011

Where did they get the shoes that are worn in Mary Poppins? How do they get all the shoes for Wicked? What shop sells theatrical shoes like the ones in Cats or Hairspray or Rock Of Ages? Well the answer is one company, ‘Steppin’ Out’, makes them all. And the creative force behind… Read Article

SKB (Street Kulture Breakers) – FREE WORKSHOP!!

Workshops 31 May, 2011

SKB (Street Kulture Breakers) is one of the longest standing Hip Hop/Bboy crews in Australia. Established in 2000, SKB have developed a reputation for being very skillful, entertaining and fun. Over their career they have won and placed in numerous prestigious dance titles on a nation… Read Article

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE UNVEILS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PINA BAUSCH, FOR 3RD SPRING DANCE FESTIVAL

Dance 30 May, 2011

23 AUG – 4 SEPT 2011 Sydney Opera House today unveiled a rich and varied program for its third annual Spring Dance – Australia’s only international, contemporary dance festival. Curated by Wendy Martin, highlights of the festival will include a world premiere from… Read Article

THE ADDAMS ARE MOVING IN SYDNEY!

Musical Theatre 27 May, 2011

It was announced last week that The Addams Family, Broadway’s new smash hit musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Australian premiere in Sydney in March 2013 at the Capitol Theatre. The… Read Article

SYDNEY TO HOST WORLD PREMIERE OF STRICTLY BALLROOM MUSICAL

Musical Theatre 27 May, 2011

Sydney has beaten New York and London to the rights to host the world premiere of the stage musical of the iconic Australian film Strictly Ballroom. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell this morning announced that the Lyric Theatre would host Strictly Ballroom – the Musical from Se… Read Article

WICKED – THE PHENOMENON By Alexandra Chambers

Musical Theatre 25 May, 2011

WICKED the musical has become a worldwide phenomenon, with millions of people estimated to have seen it in at least six different countries. The show currently holds a place on the list of longest running shows on Broadway and the West End as well as having broken box office records everyw… Read Article

ANNIE AUDITIONS – CHILDREN

Auditions 18 May, 2011

ANNIE CHILDREN’S AUDITION NOTICE Sunday, 26th June 2011 The Producers for this new production of ANNIE are looking for girls aged between 6 and 13 to undertake the roles of the “ORPHANS and ANNIE” for the Sydney Season. Rehearsals will commence in Sydney on or about M… Read Article

INSPIRATIONAL ADVICE FROM DANCE LEGEND MARTHA GRAHAM By Maryann Wright

Dance 17 May, 2011

Sometimes a little inspiration can go a long way, and often comes when you need it the most. Below is an inspirational ‘letter’ that I came upon via Broadway actress, Leigh Ann Larkin, who came upon the note via her pal, Laura Benanti. It’s written from a dancer to a danc… Read Article