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Above and beyond: the dance company that operates like a sports team

Above and beyond: the dance company that operates like a sports team

Choreographer Antony Hamilton says the latest Chunky Move work is the hardest many of the company’s dancers have ever experienced.

  • by John Bailey

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A preview of Chunky Move's latest work 4/4
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A preview of Chunky Move's latest work 4/4

For Chunky Move's newest work 4/4, choreographer Antony Hamilton worked his dancers like a sports team.

‘Never wear yellow, not even on the street’: Flamenco superstitions this dancer ignores

‘Never wear yellow, not even on the street’: Flamenco superstitions this dancer ignores

Flamenco is steeped in history and superstition. Pepa Molina honed her craft in the caves at Sacromonte and is smashing tradition with her new show.

  • by Steve Dow
Tokyo Ballet makes Australian debut with dark classic

Tokyo Ballet makes Australian debut with dark classic

In its first visit to Australia, The Tokyo Ballet breathes new life into the ethereal and ghost-filled story of Giselle.

  • by Nadia Bailey
The story of Chopin, his lover and an unassuming piano – as told through music
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The story of Chopin, his lover and an unassuming piano – as told through music

This wrap of shows includes Chopin’s Piano, HEKKA, Idomeneo, Just a Boy, Standing in Front of a Girl; George Balanchine’s Jewels, the MSO Winter Gala and more.

  • by Tony Way, Jessica Nicholas, Bridget Davies, Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
The glittering ballet saved by the Country Women’s Association

The glittering ballet saved by the Country Women’s Association

When it came to creating the intricate costumes for The Australian Ballet’s new production of Jewels, a small army of volunteers came to the rescue

  • by Janice Breen Burns
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Australian Ballet dancers to take first industrial action in 42 years

Australian Ballet dancers to take first industrial action in 42 years

In a rare move, dancers at the country’s leading ballet company will take a stand on Friday night as an ongoing dispute over pay escalates.

  • by Karl Quinn
Mao’s last dancer retires: Li Cunxin takes his final bow

Mao’s last dancer retires: Li Cunxin takes his final bow

His memoir was turned into a much-loved film, tracing his ballet career from a small town in China to the biggest stages in the world. Now, Li Cunxin has announced his retirement.

  • by Kerrie O'Brien and Nell Geraets
‘Build up that layer of hard goanna skin’: Behind the scenes of a big debut

‘Build up that layer of hard goanna skin’: Behind the scenes of a big debut

Bangarra’s first new artistic director in more than three decades is preparing to stage her debut work for the company.

  • by Linda Morris
Dancer Dan Daw at RISING Festival
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Dancer Dan Daw at RISING Festival

The disabled queer dancer takes control of the gaze of others on his body.

Kink was the vehicle that let me get to grips with my body: Dan Daw

Kink was the vehicle that let me get to grips with my body: Dan Daw

Disabled performer Dan Daw, who performs at RISING Festival this month, says the two places he feels truly free are in the bedroom and on stage as a dancer.

  • by Stephanie Bunbury