Browsing Articles - Month: November 2009

MERCURY IN REHEARSALS

Musical Theatre 12 Nov, 2009

SX Article It’s been a tough couple of years for Sydney Dance Company. But as revered guest choreographer Kenneth Kvarnstrom, who has created a new worked for the troupe, says, the dancers are a resilient lot. When Rafael Bonachela took the reins of Sydney Dance Company as Artisti… Read Article

OUR VERY OWN BILLY ON BROADWAY

Musical Theatre 10 Nov, 2009

DanceLife would like to congratulate 7 Flavours Client Dayton Tavares, who has secured the lead principal role in “Billy Elliott” playing on Broadway. Dayton arrived safely in New York last week and is already in the middle of rehearsals getting ready to make his debut mak… Read Article

THE RUMOUR RESTS BUT THE RACE TO PREPARE FOR THE DREAM GIG BEGINS

Musical Theatre 10 Nov, 2009

After several years of unreliable rumours, casting is finally under way for the highly coveted 50th Anniversary World Tour Production of West Side Story. As I visualise the 1994 – 1997 production of West Side Story I Dance Captained, my heart is filled with the perfume of mixed mem… Read Article

WEST SIDE STORY IS COMING TO SYDNEY

Musical Theatre 9 Nov, 2009

Sold out in London, Paris, Tokyo and Beijing, Joey McKneely’s vibrant new stage production of the classic dance musical WEST SIDE STORY comes to Sydney in July 2010 for a strictly limited season at the Lyric Theatre, Star City. The story of Romeo and Juliet is transported to the tur… Read Article

JASON LEWIS 'ON THE COUCH' INTERVIEW

Dance 9 Nov, 2009

Our next ‘On The Couch with Christine’ interview is with the Director of The Next Step, Jason Lewis. Check out the details below for info on their show that is happening at Luna Park next Saturday 21st November. The Next Step, Directed by Dein Perry, Created and Choreographed by Jas… Read Article

FLASH MOB SURPRISES BONDI SUNBATHERS

Latest News 9 Nov, 2009

Unsuspecting sunbathers on Sydney’s Bondi Beach were surprised the other week when 200 beachgoers picked up their towels and suddenly started dancing. The dancers were part of a flash mob – a large group of people who meet in a public place and perform a routine for a very sho… Read Article

LOOKING FOR JUDGES – DANCELIFE UNITE

Competitions 6 Nov, 2009

DanceLife Unite is a unique and exciting opportunity for dance studios and dance groups from all over Australia to compete in an elite dance competition. The result is a professional event staged in a State of the Art Venue over two weekends in May 2010. DanceLife Unite is about encouragi… Read Article

ROLLER BOOGIE WITH LEAH

Dance 5 Nov, 2009

Well hello my DanceLifers!!!! Long time no blog, my bad. Just dropping in to show some love and let you know what’s been happening. I hope you are all happy and dancing your butts off. Leah knows we are heading into the infamous Christmas Concert time so CHOOKAS to all who are performi… Read Article

ON THE COUCH WITH TRACIE MORLEY

Musical Theatre 2 Nov, 2009

Our next ‘On The Couch With Christine’ interview is with the fabulous Tracie Morley. See the interview above! Tracie started dancing at the age of 3 training in Classical Ballet (RAD), Jazz, Tap, Ballroom and Contemporary Dance. Tracie has worked as a performer, choreographer,… Read Article

MINI DANCE 'BITES' FEATURE TOP TALENT!

Musical Theatre 2 Nov, 2009

Following a successful debut season in 2008, Fast+Fresh Dance is returning this November to amaze audiences and showcase short dance works choreographed and performed by Sydney’s finest young talent. Fast+Fresh Dance (“5 minute dance… with attitude”) i… Read Article