Dance News

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie comes to life in Ballet

As the Spanish Flu pandemic gripped the world 102 years ago, Western Australian children’s author and cartoonist May Gibbs brought joy to Australia with her tales of two Gumnut babies. Now, with COVID-19 dominating the news, West Australian Ballet prepare to premiere a new adaption Gibbs’ iconic story, The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie will debut on 28 September for a five show run on an outdoor stage in the Perth Cultural Centre, the site of successful children’s ballet Peter and the Wolf which was also choreographed by Weidemann and enjoyed by over 6,500 attendees. Like Peter and the Wolf, The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie will be free for all as the centrepiece of the AWESOME Arts Festival.

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Corey Baker Dance has created a new short film entitled Swan Lake Bath Ballet

Corey Baker Dance has created a new short film entitled Swan Lake Bath Ballet which received its global release on BBC YouTube on Thursday 23rd July at 3 pm BST. This follows the film’s UK premiere screening on BBC iPlayer and bbc.co.uk/arts on Wednesday 8th July at 9 am BST as part of BBC Arts Culture in Quarantine, bringing arts and culture to the homes of the nation under lockdown. Since the UK release of the film, Swan Lake Bath Ballet went viral being viewed by over 4 million across social media and featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, The Times and many more. The film has been released on the BBC's YouTube channel with over 9 million subscribers for its international launch.

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Red Bull BC One today announces its worldwide digital tournament, Red Bull BC One E-Battle

Renowned breaking competition Red Bull BC One today announces its worldwide digital tournament, Red Bull BC One E-Battle. Bringing together b-girls and b-boys from around the world, this year’s Red Bull BC One E-Battle aims to give today’s breaking community the global platform it deserves, while also honoring the legacy of the communities who gave birth to the original artform. Beginning Friday, August 7th, participants can submit their videos via the Red Bull BC One E-Battle website for a chance to enter the competition and make it to the 2021 Red Bull BC One World Finals.

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Bloody Brilliant returns to Perth

In the early 1990’s, a young dancer lusting for a breakthrough role was challenged with a character that many associate with fear, but the young Aurélien Scannella knew that Dracula had many facets. Dracula by WA Ballet will run from 11 – 26 September 2020 at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth WA.

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March Dance questionnaire

You can help in the planning towards March Dance 2021. March Dance has been created to support and champion the work of independent dance artists in Sydney. It brings together the diversity of ongoing independent dance practice in Sydney; opening these activities to a wide audience.

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