The National Ballet School (formerly National Theatre Ballet School) is one of Australia’s preeminent dance training institutions housed in the historic National Theatre in Melbourne. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Damian Smith, a renowned former Principal Dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, The National Ballet School offers a suite of
Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) is thrilled to announce the return of Progress Festival, a biennial festival of ideas and performance which will delve into the theme of connectivity, examining the benefits and challenges of living in a highly connected world. The festival will run 29 August - 2 September. Progress Festival is a public
Set to captivate audiences with an awe-inspiring showcase of athleticism, creativity, and artistic expression, the Australian Pole Art Championships is a groundbreaking competition that pushes the boundaries of pole dance. This August, the inaugural competition will immerse spectators in a world of acrobatics, dance, and storytelling like never
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, or WAAPA as it is most well known, has trained some of the biggest names in theatre and dance and claims exceptional performance, based on world-class training and education, lies at the heart of their successful Dance program. They aim to produce graduates who are technically outstanding, artistically
Experience the vibrant allure of Andalucía as
Paco Peña
and his troupe of talented young dancers, singers, and musicians ignite the stage with electrifying improvisation and masterful flamenco
artistry.
Be captivated by the soul‑stirring melodies and infectious beats as
Paco Peña
takes the spotlight
For over 30 years The McDonald College has
embraced creative expression and provided a nurturing place for
vitality, diversity, creativity, and academic excellence.
A renowned performing arts school, The McDonald College is open to kindergarten students all the way through to Year 12. It offers a range of performing arts and elite
Conroy Dance Centre (CDC) is one of Australia’s most recognised and long-standing performing arts schools, having been in operation for over 60 years. With hundreds of alumni working throughout the world, CDC has a proven track record of turning performers’ dreams into reality. Conroy Performing Arts College (CPAC) was established in 2006, and builds on
Melbourne’s genre-defying contemporary dance company, Chunky Move, has announced their much-anticipated new work 4/4, conceptualised, directed and choreographed by Chunky Move Artistic Director Antony Hamilton. Premiering on Tuesday 8 August, and running for seven shows until Saturday 12 August, eight dancers will perform a stark symphony of mesmerising
The final cast members have been announced for the Broadway Blockbuster musical
Wicked, which flies into Australia’s Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric from 25 August.
Rising star
Zoe Coppinger
will be the Elphaba Standby, the girl born with emerald-green skin who grows up to become the “Wicked Witch of the West”. Zoe made
Are you keen to get out there and make your mark on the world? Spectrum Dance Studios offer an immersive professional program and creative community that equips performers with the skills and connections necessary for immediate entry into the industry.
They cultivate an authentic environment where students learn from current industry
Premiering this August at Dancehouse in North Carlton, Weave Movement Theatre bring their latest work to Melbourne audiences: Sense of Place.Developed and created by a remarkable ensemble of diverse bodies, minds and lived experiences, Sense of Place engages our five senses through an exploration of the spaces and places in our hearts, minds, and everyday
Melbourne’s Transit Dance has announced a new course in its repertoire—the Diploma of Musical Theatre—with the aim of training multi-faceted performers for a flourishing career on stage. The Diploma of Musical Theatre will be spearheaded by Jillian Green who is a seasoned musical theatre performer. Jillian is no stranger to the walls of Transit as she is
