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Australian Musical Theatre Festival 2023

Musical Theatre 17 Dec, 2022

Australian Musical Theatre Festival 17-21 May 2023 Preparations are in full swing as the Australian Musical Theatre Festival (AMTF) gets ready to raise the curtain on their 2023 event, to be held in Launceston in May 2023 The headlining artists for the 2023 festival have been announced… Read Article

Light The Way – A DANCE CONVENTION Like No Other!

DanceWorkshops 11 Jun, 2022

SYDNEY – Light The Way Dance Convention Starts Friday 17th June – Sunday 19th June The LIGHT THE WAY Dance Convention is like no other ever offered in Australia! With producers Kelley Abbey & Louise Telford bringing the ‘best of the best’ together from our… Read Article

Light The Way – Musical Theatre Cabaret Gala

Musical Theatre 3 Jun, 2022

SYDNEY – Light The Way Dance Convention Friday 17 June Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ Sydney Coliseum Theatre will be transformed into a New York City Cabaret Club on Friday 17 June as part of LIGHT THE WAY – a DANCE CONVENTION being held over three days and nights from 17 to 19 June.… Read Article

Pro Talent Watch | Dein Perry

Interviews 11 Feb, 2022

The Original Tap Dog Still Inspired to Teach Future Tap Pups Interview with Dein Perry A conversation with Chris Duncan Today’s dancers may have heard of the Tap Dogs but they are probably unaware of just how much of a dance phenomenon the six blokes in tap boots were around the world … Read Article

PTW | Darren Disney

DanceInterviews 19 Nov, 2019

Pro Talent Watch | Darren Disney Original Tap Dog Still Inspiring Young Dancers Interview by Chris Duncan Darren Disney is proudly one of the original six members of the legendary Tap Dogs, the Newcastle-launched group of lads who re-invented tap dancing for the masses in the mid-ninet… Read Article

Helpmann Presenters & Performers Announced

Musical Theatre 29 Jun, 2018

Sensational Presenters & Performers for 18th Helpmann Awards Announced Broadcast Live on ABC for the First Time! David Atkins to Direct This year, the winners of the 2018 Helpmann Awards will be announced at two events over two big nights. Both events will be directed by one of Austr… Read Article

2018 Helpmann Awards

Dance 10 May, 2018

2018 Helpmann Awards will take place over 2 Big Nights! July 15 & 16 | On Sale May 14 Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced details of the 18th annual Helpmann Awards, which will see the stars of the live performance industry come together for two remarkable nights. For the… Read Article

LUKE ALLEVA – DANCIN' MAN! win tickets!

Latest NewsMusical Theatre 21 Apr, 2015

WIN TICKETS NOW! SEE DETAILS AT END OF THIS ARTICLE! All Singing All Dancing One Man Show Up close and personal… This show takes you through the classic ages of when music and dance had style, grace and charisma. Celebrating iconic legends of stage and screen, such as Gene Kelly, Fre… 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

HOT SHOE SHUFFLE RIDES AGAIN – AND WHAT A RIDE IT PROMISES TO BE

Musical Theatre 17 Apr, 2013

By Christine Denny (above – 2013 Hot Shoe Shuffle Cast in rehearsal) Having seen the original Australian Hot Shoe Shuffle Cast many years ago I was absolutely thrilled to hear that the show was going out on the road again. The songs are simply infectious and the routines fantastic –… Read Article