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.

Are you free?

Dance Australia

Brisbane International Gala = BIG!

Olympic rave

New era begins

Lisa honoured

Moving on

Change of the guard

Pleasing leasing

BACK TO LIFE! • Dance companies have a feast prepared to present to audiences through 2022. Karen van Ulzen provides a sampler of the mouthwatering offerings.

Musicals back on song

Once more with feeling • The new artistic director of the Australian Ballet has planned a wide-reaching repertoire, writes Karen van Ulzen

Festival fever! • Australia’s arts festivals have some exciting dance in store.

On memory and illusion • Independent artist Martin del Amo has created a ‘shared’ solo show for the Sydney Festival.

DANCER EXPLOITED • How far would you go to get the job? Would you work for free just to get a foot in the door? When does an opportunity become exploitation? Here, one dancer speaks to Michelle Dursun about her experience.

Where to go for help • Michelle Dursun asked Stephanie Pokoj and Julie Englefield from Ausdance Qld about how to navigate the issues of rights.

UNDERPAID AND UNDERVALUED • It seems the one aspect in which dancers sit on top of the performing arts hierarchy is their low rate of pay, writes Olivia Stewart.

MEAA’S “KNOW YOUR WORTH” CAMPAIGN

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER • Educational institutions should include employment negotiation as part of their courses, writes Michelle Dursun.

KEEPING ‘THE RITE’ RIGHT • Original Tanztheater Josephine-Ann Endicott dancer brings Bausch work to life in new contexts. Belle Beasley catches up with her in Wuppertal.

MORE THAN A MUSE • Most of Juliette Barton’s career has been linked to the creativity of Rafael Bonachela at SDC, writes Geraldine Higginson.

Early years

Back to the studio • It takes time and care to regain full fitness after a long break, what ever the reason for the break may be. In this article, five dance medical experts provide detailed advice on how to return to class safely.

Accessing additional support

The Australian Ballet • AUSTRALIAN BALLET GALA JOAN SUTHERLAND THEATRE, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Tasdance • ILLUMINATE FIRST BASIN, CATARACT GORGE, LAUNCESTON CO-DRIVERS ADAM WHEELER, SINSA MANSELL AND EMMA PORTEUS 50 PERFORMERS | 6 COMPANIES

THE 2022 SYLLABUS GUIDE • What is it like to be an examiner? What do examiners think about dance teaching today? Meet the people whose wisdom and experience form the backbone of Australia’s children’s dance education.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK • Michelle Dursun examines some of the newer offerings in dance teaching organisations.

Sandra Elliott • Principal/Admin Acrobatic Arts principal@AcrobaticArts.com

Christine Walsh AM • Author, Director and Examiner of Ballet Conservatoire classical ballet training and examination program.

Mrs Lesley Scott • ADA President and Examiner

Helen Rawlings • National Dance Co-ordinator, Trainer and Assessor.

Rory Williamson • is a long-time ADV teacher, assessor, mentor and syllabus co-author. She is principal teacher at her own studio of 20 years on the Sunshine Coast in Qld.

Leah Belford • President and Examiner, ATOD.

Mary Easton • Vice-President, Ballet Australasia Ltd; Director, Examiner and Former President BAL/Technical Advisor Tap and Jazz.

Dianne Pokorny • Teacher and Examiner with Cecchetti Ballet Australia

Sharon Alback...