The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Joan & Monica Halliday Awards and Isobel Anderson Awards, held on the 5th and 6th April at the renowned Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre Sydney. These annual awards celebrate the artistry and dedication of RAD students from Grade 3 through to Advanced 1,
Dance Arts Alliance (DAA) is working to create a new award for dance teachers that moves away from the Fitness Award, which tends to be very gym and swim focused. The proposed title of the new award is the Dance and Performing Arts Education Award. It will have levels that better reflect what dance teachers do, i.e. what level someone is at when
Queensland Ballet presents a professional development workshop lead by Wakka Wakka and Kombumerri choreographer Katina Olsen. Participants will delve deep into Katina’s creative process and unique ability to tell important cultural stories.
This year Katina’s groundbreaking new work for Queensland Ballet’s
Bespoke
season
Vibrant, textured characters are the focus of this last season curated by Li Cunxin AO as he steps aside as Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director (2013 – 2023). During his address to dancer line up for the new year, Mr Li acknowledged the dedication and hard work which had elevated the company to a world class standard during his tenure. “Queensland
Russian Masters Ballet is an exclusive highly professional intensive training in classical dance based on the original didactics of the Vaganova Academy. Their elite unprecedented teaching faculty, individual approach and thoroughly elaborated methodical program is what has put RMB at the forefront of dance training internationally. They are pleased to
Keep warm and toasty with Block-3 weekly BodyWeather Classes starting 19 June - book your place now! BodyWeather is not just for dancers, but is for those who simply want to explore the body. Beginners and non-performers are welcome! BodyWeather is a movement practice that fuses contemporary and ancient knowledge from both the East and the West. Exploring
The most famous cabaret in the world - the Moulin Rouge- will be back in Australia to hold castings in various cities! Eagerly awaited, the first casting outside Europe since Covid will take place under the expert eye of Janet Pharaoh, Artistic Director of the Moulin Rouge and assisted by Erik Sorensen, Resident Choreographer. The artistic team will
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) is one of Australia’s leading tertiary providers of performing arts education. AMPA has been inspiring dancers for over 7 years, delivering undergraduate training of the highest quality.
The Bachelor of Dance
Course
(and nested Associate Degree) has a strong focus on excellence in the
Ausdance National recently announced the cancellation of the 2019 Australian Dance Awards. Shrinking government funding for Ausdance National has resulted in reduced staffing and financial reserves that has led to this decision. Meanwhile, Ausdance National affirmed it would continue its partnership with Tracks Dance Company to present the National Dance Forum in Darwin on August 9 and 10.
Presented by Ausdance and Harlequin Floors, the 2018 Australian Dance Awards were held at Brisbane Powerhouse on Saturday, September 8 alongside an exciting display of Australian dance. The annual Awards celebrate the talent, vibrancy and innovation of our dancers, choreographers and leaders across the country.
Ausdance National and the Australian Dance Awards Selection Panel and Advisors have announced the long list for the 2018 Australian Dance Awards. Congratulations to all nominees! The final winners will be announced at the 2018 Awards Ceremony in Brisbane on September 8.
Nominations for the 2018 Australian Dance Awards are now open! Voting will close at midnight on February 28, 2018. Head to the Ausdance website to nominate memorable or outstanding performances, people or achievements from this year.
