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One of ballet’s busiest superstars is making the big leap to Melbourne
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One of ballet’s busiest superstars is making the big leap to Melbourne

Russian-born Daniil Simkin is famed for his extraordinary leaps and spins, and exquisite control. He’s here to play the fool, literally.

  • by Nick Miller

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Manifesto: when high-concept contemporary dance meets cheerleading
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Rising Festival

Manifesto: when high-concept contemporary dance meets cheerleading

This dancing manifesto created by Melbourne-based choreographer Stephanie Lake is a call for more flash and more sizzle. And it’s thumping good fun.

  • by Emma Sullivan, Carla Jaeger, Andrew Fuhrmann and Cameron Woodhead
Bangarra production Terrain showcases need to care for our country
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Performing arts

Bangarra production Terrain showcases need to care for our country

While some references are specific, like the men’s dance with shields, this is more of a cerebral and spiritual representation than literal references to animals and plants that we have seen in the more distant past.

  • by Jill Sykes
When dancers touch: the push for real consent in this intimate art form

When dancers touch: the push for real consent in this intimate art form

‘Intimacy coaches’ are helping dancers regain their power, advising on consent and choreography. But are Australian companies doing enough?

  • by Emma Sullivan
This must-see Rising show will probably be the most difficult to watch

This must-see Rising show will probably be the most difficult to watch

A new work from Broome-based company Marrugeku was inspired by a conversation with deep-thinking Indigenous senator Patrick Dodson.

  • by Nick Miller
Shadowy pageant of dance runs from chaos to breathless stillness

Shadowy pageant of dance runs from chaos to breathless stillness

The Australian Ballet performance of Kunstkamer is a world of clowns, mimes and maniac dolls, with lots of screaming and neurotic vibrating, contrasting with flowing movement.

  • by Andrew Fuhrmann
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Reality TV show blamed after young dancers penalised for inappropriate costumes
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Reality TV show blamed after young dancers penalised for inappropriate costumes

A debate has erupted in the Sydney dance community over age-appropriate costumes, choreography and music for young dancers on the competition circuit, with dance insiders blaming shows like Dance Moms for normalising skimpy outfits.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The return of the Sydney Dance Company classic is a must-see
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The return of the Sydney Dance Company classic is a must-see

Ab [Intra] is the most interesting piece Rafael Bonachela has choreographed for Sydney Dance Company.

  • by Jill Sykes
‘Ukraine has to win’: Alexei won’t return to Russia before a war crimes trial

‘Ukraine has to win’: Alexei won’t return to Russia before a war crimes trial

During a visit to Melbourne for Harlequinade, Alexei Ratmansky watched in horror as the war unfolded.

  • by Amanda Dunn
Two dancers, at opposite ends of their careers, unite for transformational ballet

Two dancers, at opposite ends of their careers, unite for transformational ballet

When Jorge Nozal met the man half his age who was to play his on-stage alter ego, he embraced the chance to change a young dancer’s life.

  • by Nick Miller
From the Archives, 1972: Bolder than bold ballet

From the Archives, 1972: Bolder than bold ballet

Gone were the days when “Hair” was the boldest thing about town and frontal nudity had to be motionless.

  • by Romola Costantino