To celebrate ten exciting years as Australia’s leading professional training institution for circus artists, NICA, the National Institute of Circus Arts, has gathered together the most exceptional circus talent from across Australia and the stages of London, Rome, New York, Moscow and Paris, for the first ever Melbourne Circus Festival from 26 September to 2 October 2011.
As Professional dancers and teachers in the United States for over a decade, Principals Kristy Tancred and Rider D Vierling are thrilled to be starting this new school. Commencing in 2012 NBT will be offering a wide range of classes for beginners, to pre-professionals and adults. Focusing on Classical Ballet, NBT will be the first school in NSW to teach the ACB Syllabus. The school will also be introducing a Full Time Dancers Course which is designed for the serious student.
For the first time in Perth, Juan Rando Dance Academy will present world renowned international instructors Magna Gopal, Renata Pecanha and their dance partners Tze and Jorge this weekend with workshops, performances and private lessons. For all you salsa and zouk lovers, this is definitely an opportunity not to be missed.
23 August – 4 September 2011
2011 will mark the third year of Sydney Opera House’s Spring Dance – Australia’s only international, contemporary dance festival. Curated by Wendy Martin, highlights of the festival will include a world premiere from Lloyd Newson’s UK-based company DV8, the first ever Sydney performance by Alain Platel’s acclaimed les ballets C de la B from Belgium and Spain’s avant-garde flamenco artist Israel Galvan who will perform in Australia for the first time.
Ready to be discovered?
Your amateur dance troupe could be the warm-up act for The Australian Ballet in Brisbane on Nov. 5. All styles welcome to audition. www.telstra.com/ballet
ENTRIES CLOSE SOON!
Mango Dance Studio is excited to announce its newly Accrediated Certificate IV in Performing Arts (Dance) in Association with the Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT). Auditions are this Sunday Sept 4. The course is fully government approved with TQA and VETAB. Students are able to apply for AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY. Mango Dance Studio provides high level tuition, training and performance for dancers to prepare for a career in the dance Industry using Australia’s Leading Choreographers.
Twenty-one prize-winning dance troupes will compete for a total of $28,000 in prize money in the Sydney Eisteddfod McDonald’s Dance of Champions on Sunday September 11. Now in its fourth year, this spectacular dance- off will bring together performers of all ages in styles ranging from classical ballet to world dance, contemporary, jazz and hip hop at the Science Theatre, University of New South Wales.
The Director & CEO is the public face of Ausdance Victoria. The position is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and creative arts leader to be part of a vibrant dance community. Applications close 5pm Friday 2 September.
This year has been a big year for Brisbane and will be a landmark year for Brisbane Festival. For three weeks Brisbane will welcome international and national artists to perform across the city and provide a platform for outstanding local talent to share their success. The dance programme is diverse and exciting, including performances by Queensland Ballet, Chunky Move, Leigh Warren & Dancers, Les ballets C de la B, Sydney Dance Company and BeijingDance/LDTX with Brisbane’s Expressions Dance Company.
Who will represent Australia in the 2011 World Salsa Championships? Find out at the annual Victoria Salsa State Titles this August 26 at Colonial Hotel (Blights Bar). If you are a competitor or just enjoy the spectacle, colour and music of Salsa, then the Victorian and Australian Salsa Classic are the place to be.
Principal Artist Lucinda Dunn celebrates an impressive milestone today, notching up 20 consecutive years performing with The Australian Ballet. She now holds the record for the company’s longest serving ballerina, an extraordinary achievement.
The Universal Studios Japan 2011 Audition Tour has begun! They are looking for face characters/actors, singers, dancers, stunt performers and even jet and water skiers! For more details visit our Auditions section. Good luck performers!
