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PRO TALENT WATCH | Gaynor Hicks

Interviews 5 Nov, 2023

“I believe – in the deepest of my heart – that Australia has the hardest working dancers in the world!” Interview by Chris Duncan The last time we spoke to the incredible Gaynor Hicks here on DanceLife seems like a lifetime ago. Back in June 2021 she was itching to get back on stage than… Read Article

NEW TALENT WATCH | Aaliyah Stannard

Interviews 29 Oct, 2023

NEW TALENT WATCH | Aaliyah Stannard Interview by Chris Duncan On the cusp of breaking into an incredible professional career path, Aaliyah Stannard says she has had ” … so many ‘pinch-me’ moments lately”, which has her excited for the future. Aaliyah h… Read Article

REVIEW | Mamma Mia Sydney Opening Night

Reviews 28 May, 2023

Mamma Mia The Musical A Bustling Opening Night Fitting for This Sensational Global Phenomenon Reviewed by Chris Duncan With glitz, glamour and some of Abba’s greatest hits, MAMMA MIA! The Musical has arrived in Sydney with a bustling Opening Night fitting for this sensational g… Read Article

Interview with Nathan M Wright – Rocky Horror Show Choreographer

Interviews 20 May, 2023

The Rocky Horror Show 50th Anniversary Tour Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, and Canberra Interview by Chris Duncan The Rocky Horror Show, written and created by Richard O’Brien in 1973, is one of the most enduring pieces of musical theatre. To mark its 50th anniversary in 2023, Australian… Read Article

REVIEW | TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

Reviews 20 May, 2023

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical This Musical Will Have You Dancing in Your Seat From Start to Finish Reviewed by Chris Duncan Theatergoers in Sydney have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Tina Turner The Musical, and the wait is finally over. Now playing at Theatre Royal, this explosive… Read Article

Interview – Rafael Bonachela – Sydney Dance Company ‘Ascent’

Interviews 14 May, 2023

Sydney Dance Company ‘Ascent’ You Will Want to Get Out of Your Seat and Start Dancing! Interview by Chris Duncan In an inspired triple-bill, Ascent by Sydney Dance Company features the work of three leading contemporary choreographers, with the world premiere of Spanish choreogr… Read Article

Interview with Simone Mistry Palmer

Interviews 23 Apr, 2023

‘TINA’ TheTina Turner The Musical International Associate Choreographer for Tina Turner The Musical Interview by Chris Duncan The highly anticipated premiere of ‘TINA’ in Australia is set to take place in Sydney and it’s creating quite a buzz. Those behind the show have announced tha… Read Article

Kieron Kulik launches KULIK MANAGEMENT

Interviews 1 Apr, 2023

Kieron is BACK with a BANG! New Agency Venture – “I feel more alive than I’ve felt in a long time” Interview by Chris Duncan After more than a decade working as a top talent agent to some of Australia’s leading performers, Sydney’s Kieron Kulik has m… Read Article

Chris Duncan – New Book Collaboration

Dance 25 Mar, 2023

Top Leaders Share Their Hottest Business Tips IGNITE Launch Festival OUR VERY OWN DANCELIFE CEO CHRIS DUNCAN SHARES HER STORY IN NEW BOOK! DANCE INDUSTRY ENTREPRENEUR CHRIS DUNCAN – our very own Editor in Chief here at DANCELIFE AUSTRALIA – is part of a collaboration sharing advi… Read Article

Pro Talent Watch | Shannon Waiwiri

Interviews 18 Feb, 2023

Riding a new wave of SUCCESS! Dance Captain for Royal Caribbean Interview by Chris Duncan Meet Shannon Waiwiri, a professional dancer with extensive experience on Royal Caribbean Cruise ships as a feature dancer, dance captain, and aerialist. He has worked on multimillion-dollar sh… Read Article