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Dancing Through It: Renata Ienco on Foot Injury, Recovery & Resilience

Health & Wellbeing 19 Jul, 2025

Renata Ienco on Foot Injury, Recovery & Resilience By Chris Duncan For professional dancer Renata Ienco, the moment everything changed started with a jazz combo—in heels. What began as a standard audition for a major cruise line soon became a physical and mental test of resilience… Read Article

DanceLife News: Big Announcement!

DanceLatest NewsMusical Theatre 6 Jul, 2025

From DanceLife Australia to DANCERS CHOICE New Era. New Name. YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $1,000! Since 2008, DanceLife Australia has been your trusted destination for dance news, auditions, expert insights, and inspiring industry stories. Today, we’re announcing the launch of a NEW ERA! DAN… Read Article

Review: Cabaret Show ‘Voyage of Love’ | Sydney Showboats

Reviews 31 May, 2025

Cabaret Show ‘Voyage of Love’ | Sydney Showboats A Celebratory Showcase of Movement, Cultural Depth, and Contemporary Expression Aboard an Icon of Australian Performance By Chris Duncan | DanceLife Australia There are few performance venues more quintessentially Australian—or m… Read Article

MONOLITH: Joel Bray on Movement, Protest, and the Power of Stillness

Interviews 25 May, 2025

Interview with Joel Bray By Chris Duncan Arts House, Melbourne | 3 – 15 June 2025 Presented in partnership with RISING In MONOLITH, Wiradjuri choreographer Joel Bray trades words for weight, text for tension, and dialogue for dance. Known for immersive and participatory works that w… Read Article

Book Review: Dance Injuries Edited by Jeffrey A. Russell

Reviews 18 May, 2025

Dance Injuries Published by Human Kinetics Reviewed by Chris Duncan for DanceLife Australia As the physical and mental demands on dancers continue to grow, so too does the need for reliable, evidence-based guidance on injury prevention and care. Dance Injuries: Reducing Risk and Ma… Read Article

Book Review: Dance Partnering Basics by Brandon Whited with Joshua Manculich

Reviews 18 May, 2025

Dance Partnering Basics Published by Human Kinetics Reviewed by Chris Duncan for DanceLife Australia In an ever-evolving dance landscape where inclusion, safety, and technical excellence are becoming non-negotiables, Dance Partnering Basics: Practical Skills and Inclusive P… Read Article

Kelley Abbey Talks Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour

Interviews 23 Mar, 2025

Interview With Kelley Abbey ‘… When things are unique, they’re always delicious too …’ Interview by Chris Duncan Kelley Abbey is a name synonymous with Australian dance and musical theatre. A true industry icon, she has excelled as a choreographer, director, performer, and men… Read Article

Interview With Mitchell Woodcock

Interviews 16 Mar, 2025

Mitchell Woodcock: A Fresh Take on Annie Interview by Chris Duncan With an impressive career spanning musical theatre, television, music tours, and live entertainment, Mitchell Woodcock has become one of Australia’s most sought-after choreographers. From working with global… Read Article

Kyra Johnson: From Australia to the Heart of the Dance World

Interviews 9 Nov, 2024

Interview With Kyra Johnson From Australia to the Heart of the Dance World Interview by Chris Duncan Kyra Johnson’s journey from the local dance studios of Australia to the bustling heart of Los Angeles’ dance scene is nothing short of inspiring. With an impressive portfolio that spans… Read Article

Paris Cavanagh: A Journey of Hope and New Horizons

Interviews 8 Jul, 2024

Interview With Paris Cavanagh One of Australia’s Most Exciting Young Choreographers Interview by Chris Duncan We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Paris Cavanagh, one of Australia’s leading young choreographers, to discuss her groundbreaking achievements and… Read Article