What’s contemporary dance these days?
BEST OF 2013: A favourite article from the June Edition. By Rebecca Martin of Dance Informa. When I was a young dance student, contemporary dance was weird angular movement that was abstract and...
View ArticleAm I by Shaun Parker – Sydney Festival
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House January 10, 2014 As part of Sydney Festival By Elizabeth Ashley of Dance Informa. Audiences familiar with Shaun Parker’s earlier works, Happy as Larry and upbeat...
View ArticleInner Garden – De Quincey Co
Callan Park, Rozelle, Sydney February 6, 2014 By Kristy Johnson of Dance Informa. Friday 6th February saw the first of three performances, for the newest work by De Quincey Co. In partnership with...
View ArticleLisa Wilson: Swimming in the Success of ‘Lake’
Independent dance artist Lisa Wilson’s critically acclaimed production of Lake is touring nationally from March to May, supported by the Australia Council and Performing Lines. In addition to...
View ArticleVertical Shadows lures star dancers back on stage
By Rebecca Martin of Dance Informa. Vertical Shadows’ world premiere season of The White Prince stars Damien Welch and Marc Cassidy, both Australian Ballet royalty, as well as Teagan Lowe, formerly of...
View ArticleVicki Van Hout Down in the Long Grass
By Paul Ransom of Dance Informa. Drawing inspiration from the homeless population of Darwin and the women of Arnhem Land, choreographer Vicki Van Hout has woven a paradoxical tale of privation and...
View ArticleFocus On This: Chunky Move’s ‘Depth of Field’
By Paul Ransom of Dance Informa. 2014 Helpmann Award Best Male Dancer James Vu Anh Pham throws off the shackles and dons the goggles for Chunky Move’s latest outdoor adventure, Depth Of Field. We are...
View Article‘Frame of Mind’ by Sydney Dance Company
Sydney Theatre March 9, 2015 By Elizabeth Ashley of Dance Informa. Sydney Dance Company’s latest program, Frame of Mind, offers a myriad of contrasts The post ‘Frame of Mind’ by Sydney Dance Company...
View ArticleIs that Dance? A writer’s response to recent dance trends
Recently, I was invited to see an “unmissable” show. The media release assured me of its astonishing significance, a rare opportunity to witness the work of a visiting international maestro. Gosh, how...
View Article2018 Keir Choreographic Award announces 8 selected artists
The Keir Foundation, Carriageworks and Dancehouse have announced the eight artists who have been selected for the 2018 Keir Choreographic Award, Australia’s first major choreographic award, supported...
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