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

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Australian ‘Young Star’

AT HOME WITH THE DASHWOODS • Out of this family of five siblings, four are dance professionals, and mum is a dance teacher! Belle Beasley finds out what life is like at home.

THE PATH TO A CAREER • Auditions are just one way to break into the dance industry in 2023, writes Leila Lois.

“Do your research!” • Taylor Venter asked Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes, artistic directors of Scimm. Dance Company, for their tips on getting a job.

TRIAL BY AUDITION • Rejection is a common part of being an artist. How do you manage your mental well-being? Susan Bendall finds out.

AUDITION ANECDOTES • Dancers share their tips and experiences.

AUDITION CALENDAR • Planning to audition for a full-time dance course? See our list of select schools below, including dates and course details for the 2024 intake.

SAMANTHA HINES: DANCING IN THE MOMENT • Self-effacing, straight-forward and statuesque: these are just some words to describe this dazzling dancer. A profile by Susan Bendall.

LAUDING A PIONEER TEACHER • Comdance is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Karen van Ulzen looks back at the life and times of the society's pioneering founder, Dorothy Gladstone.

The choreographer, the critic and the dog poo • Choreographer Marco Goecke’s attack on critic Wiebke Huester raises the question of the role of the critic in our culture, writes Karen van Ulzen.

LUCY GUERIN CELEBRATES • It is now 21 years since Lucy Guerin (pictured right) established her eponymous company. In this photo gallery, she recalls some key moments in her career.

“It was very Hollywood!’ • The Australian film, ‘The Red Shoes, the Next Step’, was a long time in the making, writes Karen van Ulzen.

Uncovering Petipa • Matthew Lawrence rediscovers the colourful life of the Greatest (choreographer) Of All Time.

Dancing into politics • Paul Mercurio has a new career: Member of Parliament.

REVIEWS

Michelle Potter • is a dance writer, historian and curator. She was appointed to the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2023 Australia Day honours list.