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

Legendary issues

Australian Ballet announces 2023

Swans on the wing

Insights on supporting boys in dance

Rebounds & Resounds

On tour

Ballett Zurich to visit

Steppin’ in at the last minute • The role of the swings has become even more important of late, writes

A CLASSIC FOR OUR TIMES • Set in Fremantle on the Swan River: welcome to a new Australian ‘Swan Lake’.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? • Naming a dancework can be an artform in itself, writes Rhys Ryan.

CECCHETTI’S LASTING LEGACY • The maestro’s influence continues to this day, writes Caitlyn Lehmann.

NIJINSKY MISREPRESENTED • Vaslav Nijinsky is a part of ballet legend, but gossip and myth should not be taken as truth, writes Ariette Taylor.

Reviving Douglas • Co3, Perth’s contemporary dance company, recently brought back to life a hallowed work by an esteemed choreographer.

THE STAGE IS A PICTURE • A photo essay of some of this year’s dance highlights.

Resonating spirit • Contemporary Indigenous or Indigenous ballet? Gary Lang doesn’t mind – he just wants to tell his stories and share culture, writes Karen van Ulzen.

Platform for risk taking • This showcase of choreography is all about experimentation and 'radical inclusivity', writes Leila Lois.

The Sydney Eisteddfod returns! • This was the first time that this annual event was able to be held in three years, and it had a record-breaking 226 entries writes Geraldine Higginson.

Brisbane Festival • ANGEL MONSTER PHLUXUS2 DANCE COLLECTIVE REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 16WAYFINDER DANCENORTH REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 21

Australian Dance Theatre • SAVAGE DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE, ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE REVIEWED: SEPTEMBER 22

Tasdance and GUTS Dance • COLLISION QVMAG INVERESK, LAUNCESTON SEPTEMBER 15-17

Australian Ballet School • SHOWCASE STATE THEATRE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE SEPTEMBER 25

Regional Heroes • Living far away from a metropolitan centre doesn’t have to mean living in a cultural desert. Dance schools are everywhere and dance is one of the most popular activities for young Australians. Here we celebrate four schools and the teachers who have won the hearts of their communities.

Alarna’s Dance Academy • This school is in Biloela, central Qld.

Danz-tensions Dance Studio • Nurturing a family feeling in Portland, Vic.

From Dust Creative Arts • Camping on site is part of the job for this Pilbara teacher.

Millthorpe Ballet and Performance Studio • This teacher has been embraced by the entire town.

TEACHING THE SUPREME ART • Albert Einstein once said: “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” That is certainly something that dance teachers do. In this special feature, we asked some teachers for some insights into their art.

2023 FULL-TIME STUDIES GUIDEMeet the graduate • In the Full-time Studies Guide in the previous issue, we invited graduates to tell us about their student experience. Here is a small sample.

Christine Walsh (AM) • is a former ballerina and is now the director of her own school, the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet, in Melbourne.