Megan Connelly will be the fifth director in The Australian Ballet School’s 60-year history, building upon the legacy of outgoing director Lisa Pavane and esteemed predecessors, Marilyn Rowe AM OBE, Gailene Stock CBE AM and founding director Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE. The Artistic Director and Head of School is a strategic and creative leadership […] The post The Australian Ballet School announces Megan Connelly as new Artistic Director appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney.12 April 2024. & Juliet, created by pop music’s #1 hitmaker Max Martin, Emmy Award-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek David West Read, and Director Luke Sheppard, spares no detail as this uproarious and entertaining production flips Shakespeare’s script, weaving a narrative of self-discovery and redemption filled with laughter and poignancy. This production is […] The post ‘& JULIET’: The pop culture masterpiece appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

Theatre Royal, Sydney.3 April 2024. In a dazzling spectacle that ignites the stage of the Theatre Royal Sydney, The Rocky Horror Show commemorates its 50th anniversary with an electrifying performance that captivates and enthrals. Directed by the visionary Richard O’Brien, this production stars the sensational Jason Donovan as the flamboyant Frank N Furter and features […] The post ‘The Rocky Horror Show’: Shiver with antici…pation! appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

Capitol Theatre, Sydney.2 April 2024. The Capitol Theatre in Sydney became a portal to the vibrant era of the late 1950s as Grease The Musical electrified the stage. Directed by Luke Joslin and presented by John Frost for Crossroads Live, this production of the beloved classic transported audiences to the halls of Rydell High School, […] The post ‘Grease The Musical’ at the Capitol Theatre is a nostalgic journey, with a reinvented image! appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

Sydney Opera House is offering some unexpected opportunities for engagement outside of performances. One of these offerings is a Dance and Architecture workshop incorporating STEAM pedagogies, weaving arts and science subjects for primary students.  Led by Charemaine Seet, a dancer, choreographer and movement educator, Dance and Architecture is a long form workshop, where participants embody the architectural and engineering principals of the opera house design. “There has been a lot of emphasi ..read more

The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) presents 2024 Choreographic Season, ‘Liminal’ This year’s Choreographic Season provides a platform for 3rd year contemporary dance students from the NZSD to showcase their creative voices in a curated and supportive environment. The showcase, titled Liminal, builds on the students’ formative learning in years one and two of their programme […] The post The New Zealand School of Dance presents 2024 Choreographic Season, ‘Liminal’ appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse into The Royal Ballet School and experience world-class training at its finest? Well, now is your chance. For the very first time, on any device, wherever you are around the globe, you can dance in the comfort of your own home with renowned Royal Ballet artistic staff […] The post Train with The Royal Ballet School anytime, anywhere: A new collection of classes now available on-demand appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

Who doesn’t love the full circle thing? The symmetry is sometimes impossible to resist; like when a former student becomes a trusted business partner. But what about when the circle is doubled? Even more satisfying. As good as a 720° spin. Welcome to the world of Studio 7 Dancewear and The National Ballet School. In […] The post Full circle (x2): Studio 7 Dancewear partners with The National Ballet School appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

West Side Story? Harbourside story? How about both? From mid-March, the now annual Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour will once again bring the theatre outdoors, as well as adding a few fireworks, and backlighting it all with a glittering city skyline. For sheer spectacle, the 2024 iteration of Opera Australia’s autumnal excursion will be hard […] The post Going gangbusters: Kimberley Hodgson in ‘West Side Story’ appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more

The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2024 On Tour program, bringing an enchanting repertoire of classical favourites and contemporary works to communities across South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, in collaboration with The Australian Ballet School and Principal Partner Telstra.  The Australian Ballet On Tour: The Sleeping Beauty Act III and other works will commence […] The post ‘The Australian Ballet On Tour’ brings elite performances to audiences outside major cities appeared first on Dance Informa Magazine ..read more