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MAKING HIS WAY HOME WITH WHITNEY

Dance 12 Feb, 2010

One half of Project Moda, Shannon Holtzapffel has seen his career truly take off since landing one of the dancer positions on Michael Jackson’s world tour, This Is It. Since cancellation of the tour Shannon has been in high demand performing at the Michael Jackson Tribute, VMA… Read Article

THE RESISTANCE FACTOR

Dance 10 Feb, 2010

At least 3 times per week I ride my bicycle into Byron Bay. I live 6km out of the town centre and the ride gives me clarity and ideas for my three favorite things within my world of dance – directing my school, writing for DanceLife and my work as a performance enhancement coach. As I was r… Read Article

THE MARGARITA'S SHAKE IT UP FOR SYDNEY

Musical Theatre 9 Feb, 2010

Fast becoming notorious for reworking vintage gems from the 60s, 70s and 80s, Sydney’s hilarious female trio, The Margaritas, serve up a delicious mix of cabaret and burlesque with a deliciously wicked sense of humour. Tart and complex with a hint of bitterness, these sophistic… Read Article

AMANDA HARRISON LEAVES WICKED FOR NEW CHALLENGES

Musical Theatre 9 Feb, 2010

It was announced today that Amanda Harrison, who has played the role of Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in the musical WICKED since it opened in Melbourne two years ago, is moving on. After an extensive nation-wide search, Amanda was cast in this iconic role in Decembe… Read Article

THE UK'S QUEEN OF DANCE ARLENE PHILLIPS SPEAKS WITH DANCELIFE

Dance 8 Feb, 2010

By Cimone Grayson Arlene Phillips, world-renowned Director and Choreographer has amassed a body of work to include musicals We Will Rock You, Starlight Express, Saturday Night Fever and Flashdance. Music videos from AC/DC, Queen, Duran Duran, Elton John and Whitney Houston and she&… Read Article

NICEST KIDS COMING TO TOWN

Musical Theatre 8 Feb, 2010

Hairspray auditions are coming, and sooner than soon. This news is like many industry bites, unofficial. But we can officially state the following: Aussie performers have been cracking their wigs back in preparation for this audition for yonks. So if YOU want to be remembered by the aud… Read Article

TOP 20 ANNOUNCED – SYTYCD AUSTRALIA

Dance 5 Feb, 2010

Last night on SYTYCD the Top 20 was announced. A very mixed bag with some amazing talent. Congratulations to Mikhaela, Nick, Phillipe, Renee, Robbie, Will, Jessica P, Jess S, Jessie, Kieran, Matt, Heath, Issi, Ivy, Ilona, Carly, Grace, Gaz Doug and Don. Next week on Wednesday the 10th yo… Read Article

THE TEARS ARE BACK

Dance 4 Feb, 2010

SYTYCD Australia Season 3 kicked off on Sunday with 1.17mil people watching nationally making it the 4th most watched show that day. Sunday night we saw a mixed bag of contestants which we always see, the aim is to entertain and keeps it interesting. What I noticed in the last season and aga… Read Article

SUMMER SCHOOL MAYHEM

Dance 4 Feb, 2010

BY: CALLUM MANSFIELD Aren’t holidays meant to be a time of relaxation, partying by the beach and soaking up the sun? Aren’t we meant to be taking time OFF from flogging our bodies with our art? Then why is it only a month into the year and I feel like I have been run over by a truck?!… Read Article

WIN TICKETS TO SPRING AWAKENING

Competitions 2 Feb, 2010

DanceLife is lucky enough to be able to give away one DOUBLE PASS to see Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Spring Awakening on Monday 8th February. To be in the running for these tickets simply email win@dancelife… Read Article