July, 2009 - Dance Life

LIVE PERFORMANCE IS STILL A WINNER

Musical Theatre 31 Jul, 2009

Live Performance Australia^TM [LPA], the peak body for Australia’s live entertainment and the performing arts industry announced on Monday survey findings that show the industry is worth $1 billion, confirming that despite the global economic downturn, Australians still… Read Article

PAUL THE ORACLE

Dance 31 Jul, 2009

In a world premiere, Spring Dance presents The Oracle – the latest work from renowned Australian choreographer Meryl Tankard. Performed by Paul White, winner of the 2008 Helpmann Award for Best Male Dancer, The Oracle is inspired by the haunting work of Scandinavian painter Odd… Read Article

DEADLINE FOR MYMUTATION APPROACHING

Dance 30 Jul, 2009

The deadline for entries to the Sydney Opera House online dance competition MyMutation close in just over a week on Monday August 10. The competition gives aspiring dancers across the globe the opportunity to perform live at Sydney Opera House and work with acclaimed choreographer, Ke… Read Article

A TRUE LEGEND LEAVES US TODAY

Musical Theatre 28 Jul, 2009

BREAKING NEWS Iconic Choreographer Ross Coleman has reportedly passed away today. The details of what caused his death are unknown. Once details surface we will let you know. Ross will truely be missed as he has contributed many years to making the dance industry what it is today. The fir… Read Article

THE ONLINE GUIDE TO FULL TIME HAS ARRIVED!

FROM CHICAGO TO MAMMA MIA – OUR NEW SOPHIE

Musical Theatre 28 Jul, 2009

You may already know this but we didn’t get a chance to post it last week due to the upgrades of DanceLife. 2007 WAAPA graduate Suzie Mathers will make her debut in a leading role later this year after being cast as Sophie in the forthcoming tour of Mamma Mia!, which starts in Sydney in O… Read Article

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS AT THE 2009 HELPMANN AWARDS

Dance 28 Jul, 2009

The 9th Annual Helpmann Awards were held last night at Sydney’s Opera House. All theatre goers were out in force to support the arts at this annual event that has become quite a prestigious ceremony amongst the community. Yesterday there were a few reports about Caroline O’… Read Article

SYDNEY’S INDEPENDENT DANCE SCENE IS GETTING ITS FEET DIRTY

Dance 28 Jul, 2009

In response to the need for rehearsal venues and regular opportunities to create and perform, this unique collective of professional Sydney-based dancers came together in 2005 to form DirtyFeet. The company continues today as a Not for Profit organisation driven by two of the foundin… Read Article

KELLEY CAPTIVATES USA

Dance 27 Jul, 2009

Kelley Abbey has taken the next step within the world of SYTYCD and jetted over to the US to choreograph for the American Season of SYTYCD. They are currently down to their final 6. Nigel Lythgoe has loved Kelley since he saw her work when he came out here for our Top 100 week. Keep your eye out o… Read Article

HOW MUCH ASS CAN YOU DANCE OFF IN ONE WEEK?

Dance 24 Jul, 2009

Not much! Channel Nine has axed Dance Your Ass Off after it’s debut on Tuesday night. Although in our blog we are all up for people losing weight through dancing to have this show on at dinner time was not a great idea mainly due to their costumes. After having a chat to my friends last ni… Read Article

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