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share tweet share share e-mail As part of its partnership with the Taiwan Fringe Festival, the Melbourne Fringe Festival will bring to the stage two modern dance works created by top choreographers Su Pinwen and Zhou Kuanyu. girl’s notes (October 11-12, Melbourne Recital Center – Primrose Potter Salon) Crossing the boundaries between contemporary dance and gender, we ask questions: How should women express themselves? Artist Su Pinwen and pianist Michael Lin have created a groundbreaking piece of performance art and contemporary dance inspired by a 1990s Taiwanese book that taught women how to behave. The two perform captivating performances on…

share tweet share share e-mail Kris Nelson will serve as Festival Director from 2026 to 2029, leading the Sydney Festival into its landmark 50th anniversaryth 2026 edition. The Sydney Festival Board today shared the exciting news that Nelson has joined the Sydney Festival Board after six and a half years as Artistic Director and CEO of the prestigious London International Theater Festival (LIFT). Kate Dundas, Chair of the Sydney Arts Festival, said: “We are delighted to announce Kris Nelson as the new Festival Director of the Sydney Arts Festival. Kris brings impressive leadership skills and extensive international experience to LIFT…

share tweet share share e-mail Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance It’s an honor to host the international premiere tissue paper, autonomic synapse, nomads, tokyo(ing) Tissue Paper, Synapses of Autonomy, Nomads, Tokyo, will be held in Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan this October, followed by its premiere at the New Zealand Rhythm Dance Festival. tissue paper, autonomic synapse, nomads, tokyo(ing) Revealing a new sense of space and time – the intersection of people, cultures, landscapes and moments. The choreography of this piece is as poetic as its title, evoking deep emotions through attention to…

share tweet share share e-mail The McDonald’s Institute International Summer School (ISS) has announced its 18thth The annual summer session will be held from Monday, January 13 to Friday, January 17, 2025. Over the past 18 years, ISS has welcomed thousands of students aged 7 to 20 to Sydney for its highly regarded summer intensive programmes. This year, ISS2025 promises an exceptional experience for Australian and international dance masters from a diverse range of disciplines. McDonald’s College International Summer School. Paul Boyd, Queensland Ballet’s Resident Choreographer and Academy Ballet Master and a returning faculty member at ISS25, said: “This is…

share tweet share share e-mail Award-winning dance production by Chunky Move 4/4 Return to Narm/Melbourne this November for three highly anticipated performances from the University of Arts and Culture Melbourne (UMAC) at the Union Theatre. This limited screening offers hometown audiences one last chance to experience this captivating production before The Thick of the Move premieres 4/4 In the UK and Europe, the London six-city tour kicked off at the Southbank Centre, the UK’s largest arts center and center of London’s cultural life. Directed and choreographed by Antony Hamilton, Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Chunky Move, 4/4 The play premiered…

share tweet share share e-mail Pointe movements in ballet are not only beautiful and steeped in tradition, but they also serve many purposes. #1. Artistic Expression Pointe allows the dancer to achieve higher aesthetic qualities, creating the illusion of weightlessness and grace. #2. Technology Development Pointe training increases strength, balance and control, allowing dancers to improve their technique. #3. Performance dynamics Pointe movements enhance the visual impact of the choreography, allowing for dramatic movements and lines. #4. Tradition Pointe dancing has historical significance in ballet, reflecting the evolution of ballet and the artistry of classical technique. #5. physical challenge Pointe…

share tweet share share e-mail After a significant career as a principal dancer with the Australian Ballet and the Dutch National Ballet and performing in other media such as sculpture, painting and jewellery, Australian Remi Wörtmeyer now BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio serves as artistic director. “It was a whirlwind, mostly meeting with department heads and arts leaders in Columbus,” he told Dance Informa. “Today I had my first financial audit meeting and it was a wonderful learning curve.” Remi Waltermeier. Photo by Jennifer Zmuda. Wertmeyer grew up in South Australia and trained at the Australian Ballet School before joining the…

share tweet share share e-mail Hydration is important, so let’s break down the most common challenges and find solutions. According to the Australian Dietitians Association, dehydration can affect “heart rate, body temperature, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, poor skin conditions and muscle cramps” (1). Dr. Dan Benardot, a famous American sports nutritionist, said, “As long as a 2% drop in body water content will lead to a significant decline in exercise performance” (2). Question: Understanding your fluid needs Solution: The amount an individual needs depends on indoor and outdoor temperatures, the dancer’s size, amount of sweat, and liquid-containing foods eaten. Food and…

Underwear/ Static Dress/ JOHNNY BOOTH – THE PALLADIUM Mia Palazzo Worcester’s Palladium is no stranger to heavy music and on September 27 the venue hosts a strong line-up including Johnny Booth, Static Dress and headliners Make an oath celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album They just want safety. The night was filled with exhilarating energy, from chaotic stage dives to immersive light shows that had the crowd in a frenzy from start to finish. Johnny Booth This spectacular performance kicked off the evening and set the tone for the rest of the show. Johnny Booth, who hails from Long…

BADFLOWER / SLOTHRUST / MISSIO – Boston Hob Rick Fleck Boston Station BAdvertising flowers2024 There’s no place like home The tour location is the House of Blues on ancient Lansdowne Street. Long home runs from neighboring Fenway Park sometimes land at Lansdowne. Little did I know that Pearl Jam was playing at Fenway Park that night. The neighborhood is nearly impassable. I’m glad to be able to go bad flower concert. I would rather see a band that represents the current zeitgeist than a legacy band performing songs written decades ago, no matter how good the legacy band is. Pearl…