Dance
'Who am I if not a dancer?'
Many dancers face the end of their stage careers by their mid-30s. What options do they have when they retire…
What’s next for Australian dance?
As Ausdance National closes, Colm O’Callaghan reflects on the National Dance Forum, contemplating Indigenous practice and investigating future advocacy.
National Ausdance to close after defunding
After 42 years advocating for the dance sector, National Ausdance has announced its closure. While state organisations will remain, there…
Capturing dance’s disappearing act
Looking for bigger audiences and permanence for dance experiences led Sue Healey to film as a way of capturing the…
Independent dance company rebrands to Dance Hub SA
Adelaide's LWD Dance Hub has rebranded, heralding a fresh era for the organisation.
This dancer became an accountant to help other creatives
Growing up with an accountant dad and a mum who is a visual artist meant Lauren Thiel was probably always…
Review: Bangarra: 30 years of sixty five thousand, Sydney Opera House
A showcase of the extraordinary athleticism of Bangarra's dancers and a celebration of their rich history in this land.
Empowering young people in custody through dance
A new dance project sharing the experiences of young people in juvenile justice centres is using movement to empower youth.
Review: Dance Nexus, DRILL (TAS)
Involving five schools from southern Tasmania, DRILL’s school’s program explores science through dance.
Why we should celebrate the aging body in dance
Beautiful and athletic bodies are all well and good, but senior dancers bring refinement, emotional depth and a wealth of…