Shaun Parker on ‘The Yard’
By Kristy Johnson. His works have the power to instil new ways of thinking about day-to-day issues, and The Yard is no exception. Having won the title of ‘Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community...
View ArticleCreativity: Put It In Bold – Part 1
By Jo McDonald. As I sit down to write this article, I’m at a loss for how to start it. I sit like this for a little while – procrastinating, checking Facebook, pouring a glass of water. I decide to...
View ArticleThree of Perth’s Emerging Dance Artists Re-form Uncollected
By Elle Evangelista of Dance Informa. As WAAPA continues to be at the forefront of creating great dancers, Perth’s contemporary dance scene also The post Three of Perth’s Emerging Dance Artists Re-form...
View ArticleIs that Dance? A writer’s response to recent dance trends
Recently, I was invited to see an “unmissable” show. The media release assured me of its astonishing significance, a rare opportunity to witness the work of a visiting international maestro. Gosh, how...
View ArticleChoreographic Advice: 8 Ways to Get Your Work Seen
Starting a career as a choreographer can be tough. It often takes years of making work to book regular performances for your company or project. Here are a few ideas on how to get your work out there...
View ArticleDance Architect choreographic award open to young applicants
Young dance artists with an interest in choreography are being given the chance to take part in an exciting new competition. Dance Architect, which launches for the first time in 2016, is a youth...
View ArticleArts House presents new works by Stephanie Lake and Melanie Lane
In what amounts to a “mini festival” of two, Arts House in North Melbourne will play host to world premieres from two of Australia’s most intriguing female choreographers in consecutive weeks in...
View ArticleChoreography Advice Series: Sydney Dance Company’s Rafael Bonachela
While there’s no shortage of advice out there for young dancers, the same can’t be said for aspiring choreographers. For those whose dream is to create dance, the road to success can seem...
View ArticleChoreography Advice Series: Melbourne’s Stephanie Lake
In this second instalment of our Choreography Advice Series (you can find our first interview with Sydney Dance Company’s Rafael Bonachela here), Dance Informa speaks with acclaimed Melbourne-based...
View ArticleStephanie Lake’s ‘Colossus’: Stage set for big impact
Stephanie Lake has been described as “one of the most important voices in contemporary choreography”, with “gutsy physicality and kooky poetics”. With a number of impressive dance industry accolades,...
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