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Kelley Choreographs Idol Finale

Dance 5 Nov, 2008

Kelley Abbey will be choreographing a special number for the finale of this year’s Australian Idol. Kelley is selecting 20 of our best dancers to perform in this routine. The dancers will be rehearsing for 3 days before performing it live at the Opera House. Last year at the finale K… Read Article

The Teacher

Dance 26 Oct, 2008

The mediocre teacher tells, The good teacher explains, The superior teacher demonstrates, The great teacher inspires. – William Arthur Ward Dance teachers are much more than ex-dancers passing on their craft. We are educators in so many ways and our multi-talented skills can o… Read Article

Core Strength Explained

Latest News 21 Oct, 2008

Many people ask the question… If I have a 6 pack or a flat stomach does that mean I have a strong core? The answer is no, A strong core does not mean a 6 pack or a flat stomach. As dancers we apparently have strong cores and know how to use them. In my own personal experience and from my teachi… Read Article

EXCLUSIVE… Your First Look At SYTYCD 2009!

Auditions 13 Oct, 2008

The search for Australia’s Favourite Dancer has started and we have your first look at a few dancers from Adelaide who made it to the Judges!! Check them out below. Auditions are done in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. To find out when the SYTYCD team is coming to you go to www.ten.com.au… Read Article

Goodbye Rob Guest

Latest News 2 Oct, 2008

Theatre star Rob Guest has died in Melbourne after suffering a massive stroke. The 57-year-old, who had been starring in the musical Wicked, was admitted to Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital last night. Guest was born in Britain but enjoyed fame as a pop star in New Zealand… Read Article

Burn The Floor… Damn Straight

Musical Theatre 24 Sep, 2008

Last night DanceLife went to the opening night of FloorPlay, the new instalment from the Burn The Floor shows. Choreographed by the super talent Jason Gilkison the show was nothing short of phenominal. Floorplay features more than 20 international dancers, singers and musicians R… Read Article

Jack & Mia

Dance 22 Sep, 2008

We know he can dance but Jack Chambers, the winner of the first series of So You Think You Can Dance, was pulling out all stops when he had a six-hour private dance lesson with renowned American choreographer Mia Michaels in Los Angeles. “I can’t even explain how excited I am,&… Read Article

Lucy Durack Interview Part 2

Musical Theatre 16 Sep, 2008

You asked for it so here it is. Part 2 of our interview with the delightful Lucy Durack whos plays Glinda in the Australia version of the hit musical Wicked. If you missed Part 1 you can check it out here. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSqXc2Ylvmw]… Read Article

Lucy Durack Interview – Glinda in WICKED

Musical Theatre 6 Sep, 2008

DanceLife went to Melbourne last weekend to go and see Wicked and to have a chat with one of the stars of the show Lucy Durack who plays Glinda. See part one of the interview above. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rGkPQi9-5A] Lucy has fast become one of Australia’s rising youn… Read Article

High School Musical Cast Announced!

Musical Theatre 27 Aug, 2008

Disney’s High School Musical – Live on Stage announced their Australian cast this morning. Say hello to the Aussie cast! CHRIS DURLING (Troy Bolton) graduated from the University of Ballarat (BA in Music Theatre) in 2004. Since then he has been a lead vocalist for Walt Disn… Read Article