Dance Australia

Dance Australia is the most respected dance journal in the country. The articles and reviews are written by the cream of Australia’s dance journalists. The beautiful photographs and glossy design make the magazine a work of art in itself –a keepsake for anyone who loves dance.

Dance Australia

Leadership changes

New director of the Royal NZ Ballet

Rites back to rights

Two Ashton gems

ADT’s new makers

YGAP comes to Sydney

INSTEP NEWS | EVENTS

THE CUBAN CHARISMA • Denise Richardson talks to three Cuban dancers who now call Australia home.

WHAT IS GUTS DANCE? • Belle Beasley meets the pair of dancers behind the intriguing name.

PICTURES of van Gogh • The West Australian Ballet recently premiered a new ballet inspired by the life and work of the Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh.

Dancing for life • With the increasing popularity of dance classes for adults, Michelle Dursun finds out about the life affirming benefits for both teachers and participants.

Remembrance of Li and Mary’s past • Mao’s Last Dancer has announced his retirement from the Queensland Ballet, along with his wife, Company Ballet Mistress, Mary Li. Matthew Lawrence reflects on their legacy.

VEGANISM FOR DANCERS • Is a vegan diet compatible with the high nutrition needs of dance? KAREN VAN ULZEN finds out.

Meet Lucy Christodoulou • Dance Australia is thrilled to introduce a new columnist. She will write regularly on nutrition and mindset for dancers. Read her story here, and then her first advice column opposite.

Make the mirror your friend • Do you ever consider whether the time you spend looking at yourself in the mirror is beneficial or harmful?

KING AND COUNTRIES • Shaun Parker’s ‘King’ has put in some miles – it has travelled the world but also into the dark country of his own childhood,

And the winner is... • The biggest ballet prize in the Southern Hemisphere took place in July in a packed Sydney Opera House.

Regional Heroes • A special feature celebrating country teachers and schools.

FUTURE MAKERS • “I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.”

REVIEWS

Ukraine to Czechia and lots inbetween • The pandemic and now the war in Ukraine: Natasha Kusch has been through a lot since her time as a guest in Australia.

LINDA RIDGWAY • is the Head of Dance Training at Sydney Dance Company.