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The Joy Maker Series: The Transforming Nature of Knowing Your Core Values

Health & Wellbeing 18 Mar, 2023

Values Based Living The Joymaker: Article Two Author Christine Denny Hello Hello and welcome back, Today I wanted to bring to you the truly transformative power of knowing your core values, and consciously living by them.  For many years I have been implementing this principle into my p… Read Article

The Joy Maker Series: Your emotions are the Barometer of your Soul – so are you listening?

Health & Wellbeing 17 Feb, 2023

Barometer Soul By The Joymaker Author Christine Denny Your emotions are indeed The Barometer of your Soul  Hello hello and welcome to everyone, Today I am really excited to present to you the first article with my Dance Life column The Joy Maker! And as you may have guessed, the motivatio… Read Article

Australian Tap Dance Festival 2020

Dance 3 Sep, 2020

9th Annual Tap Dance Fest Comes to You! Adapted for In Studio and Online Classes  |  Sept 26 – 28 This year marks the ninth anniversary of the Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF).  Usually tappers descend on Melbourne each year for the ATDF, but due to Covid19 this year’s eve… Read Article

Australian Dance Festival Update

DanceLatest News 28 Jul, 2017

Workshop Instructors Announced for ADF 2017 Last Chance to get Earlybird passes before August 1st! The 2017 Australian Dance Festival is on 15-17 September at Sydney Olympic State Sports Centre and Netball Central. Guest instructors for the very popular series of workshops, in many d… Read Article

Attention Tappers! Win Tix!

CompetitionsDance 1 Sep, 2015

Australian Tap Dance Festival 2015  |  Sept 26 – Oct 2 Win Tickets to the Festival Show! Melbourne will again host the fourth annual Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF) from September 26 – October 2 with the closing concert show aptly named Rhythm is our Business. The Aus… Read Article

TOP TIPS FOR TAPPERS!

Dance 9 Jul, 2014

WITH COMPETITION SEASON WELL AND TRULY UNDER WAY HERE ARE CHRISTINE DENNY’S (FROM TAPATAK OZ) TOP SEVEN TIPS FOR OUTSTANDING TAP ROUTINES IN YOUR COMPS Timing – you would be surprised how many competitors dance in and out of time with their music when performing a tap solo. I know th… Read Article

How to stand out – learn from the PRO'S!

Dance 11 Feb, 2014

As we all race ahead first into the New Year, I thought it could be an appropriate time for students of dance to pose these questions: How can I stand out when working with a new teacher or choreographer? What are the do’s and don’ts of attracting attention in a good way? Well – after a few weeks… Read Article

INTERVIEW WITH STEVEN GRACE AND BIG FINISH PRODUCTIONS BY CHRISTINE DENNY

Musical Theatre 20 Sep, 2011

“AUSSIE TALENT STEVEN GRACE IS WOWING THEM IN THE WEST END WHILST HEADING FOR A BIG FINISH WITH HIS OWN PRODUCTION COMPANY” The transition from on stage performer to successful production entrepreneur is not always an easy one, but this is something that the acclaimed Australian dancer… Read Article

LOVE NEVER DIES, WEST END!! Review By Christine Denny

Musical Theatre 12 Sep, 2011

LOVE NEVER DIES – AS THIS PHENOMENAL SHOW CLOSES IN THE WEST END I PONDER HOW SUCH A WORK OF ART CAN FIND ITSELF IN THE DARK? If ever there was a production that showcased the pure genius of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, this would have to be it. Decadent, golden, mysterious, fantastical, intrigui… Read Article

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MEMBER OF A TROUPE? ARE YOU A GOOD TEAM PLAYER!? By Christine Denny

Dance 3 Jul, 2011

Over the past few months whilst travelling around teaching workshops and masterclasses with Tapatak Oz, I have been hearing a common question from dance teachers all around the country and that is – “why can’t my students and their parents understand the commitment involved when worki… Read Article