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Dance LA Experience

AuditionsWorkshops 12 Dec, 2019

Dance International presents the Dance LA Experience 25 April 25 – 18 July 2020 Want to work as a dancer, creator or performer in the United States but don’t know how to get started? Introducing a brand new program for Australians designed to prepare them to work and live in th… Read Article

HTW | Hannah Russell

Interviews 30 Mar, 2019

Hot Talent Watch | Hannah Russell New York Beckons for this Ambitious, Talented and Hard Working Humble Aussie Interview and article by Heather Clements Hannah Russell, 26, has always backed herself. She has trained hard in multiple performance disciplines, earned herself a busines… Read Article

PTW | Rebecca Mansueto

Interviews 13 Dec, 2018

Pro Talent Watch | Rebecca Mansueto You May Not Know Her Name, But You Probably Should Interview and Article by Heather Clements  In 2014 we met and interviewed an aspiring young dancer who had just entered the competitive LA dance industry with stars in her eyes and hope as her fuel. Now, f… Read Article

The Problem with Winning at Dance Comps

Health & Wellbeing 11 Aug, 2017

Could Second Place be better for you than First? by Jo Bolden We’re taught to strive for first place. Almost as soon as we learn that a ‘First Place’ exists and see the glory, congratulations and applause that rides shotgun with it, we develop the understanding that First Place is where it’… Read Article

Is loving dance enough?

Health & Wellbeing 13 Jul, 2016

Loving it. A reflection by Jo Bolden on what it means to ‘love’ dance When I ask dancers (from beginner to advanced, and teachers and choreographers too) why they dance, the answer “because I love it” usually shows up. Often. This is fantastic but ‘loving it’ is… Read Article

ALISHA’s ADVICE | Coping With Stress

Health & Wellbeing 2 May, 2016

Coping With Stress as a Dancer Advice for Aspiring Young Dancers by Alisha Coon DanceLife’s continuing series on pursuing a career in dance Exams, performances, competitions, concerts, rehearsals, injuries, study, sport, social activities, body aches and pains, pressure f… Read Article