Beautiful production creates a desire to discover more
Bangarra's "Terrain" is pretty, mostly peaceful and easy to watch and enjoy," says dance reviewer SAMARA PURNELL. .
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As Stephen Page prepares to hand over the artistic baton of Bangarra Dance Theatre in 2023 to Frances Rings, he can be in no doubt it’s going to exactly the right place.
“Unravel” is an engaging and aesthetically attractive production and a commendable effort from both producers and cast, writes dance reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
Bonnie Neate and Suzy Piani's contemporary take on “Giselle” left many many people unprepared for the breathtaking quality of the production, which instantly won a Canberra Critics’ Circle Award. Now they have a new show.
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Young dancers connect stories at the gallery
The “Shakespeare to Winehouse” exhibition at the Portrait Gallery has inspired local dance companies to create a cross-regional, ongoing dance work, says reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
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Stamina, focus and dancers at ease
SAMARA PURNELL reviews "Three", a triple-bill dance performance by the Australasian Dance Collective.
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Hip-hop Cinderella comes out dancing
"Fresh Funk crew have pulled off a mammoth show, which incorporates all levels of juniors, adults and masters – all of whom do a remarkable job of learning so much choreography," writes reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
FRESH Funk dance at Tuggeranong Arts Centre is putting a modern hip-hop spin on the classic fairytale Cinderella in its end of semester show, “The Glass Slipper”.
The Australasian Dance Collective takes The Playhouse stage later this month with a program of Australian premieres called “Three”, billed as “Three works. Three choreographers. Three spellbinding stories”.
"With every aspect superbly produced and performed 'Terra Firma' is an outstanding example of why QL2 Dance is so admired as the nation’s leading youth dance organisation." Reviewer BILL STEPHENS enjoyed the show.
A SEA of ochre and black greeted media this morning (May 26) at a dress rehearsal for QL2 Dance’s annual production at The Playhouse, this year titled "Terra Firma".
"The idea of moving on solid ground is a contended concept in the world of dance and the title of the coming Quantum Leap triple-bill, 'Terra Firma', puts the question on show," writes HELEN MUSA.
Dance reviewer SAMARA PURNELL reports from the launch of Dance Week.
A star is born as Queanbeyan ballerina Dimity Azoury takes centre stage in the Australian production of “An American in Paris”. Arts editor HELEN MUSA reports from Melbourne.
"Acting as a bookend to 'Goddess', which showcased women in dance, 'A Bold Mix' offered an eclectic selection of short dance works performed by male dancers both in person and on film," writes reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
Somewhere between dusk and twilight, between water and concrete, between primordial and futuristic is “LESS”, says reviewer SAMARA PURNELL.
Dance reviewer BILL STEPHENS reports from "Goddess", a performance designed to showcase some of the infinite variety of dance styles embraced by female performers.
The recipient of the new ”Annie”, an award named in memory of the late Tasdance director Annie Greig, has gone to WA dancer Daryl Brandwood, it was announced last night by dance artist Liz Lea at the launch of the BOLD dance festival.
AFTER several covid-thwarted attempts, dance artist and former “CityNews Artist of the Year”, Liz Lea, is at last embarking on her third “BOLD” dance summit.
