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Water world: Dystopian dance theatre piece makes a splash
Salamander, a riveting fable of evolution and extinction, is a must-see Brisbane Festival highlight.
- by Nick Dent
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How a ‘humiliating’ experience with police inspired this director’s next move
Michelle Ryan was told that Restless Dance Theatre performers wouldn’t be able to do everything other dancers can. She proved the naysayers wrong.
- by Chantal Nguyen
How four giant teddy bears are helping start a difficult conversation
A new dance theatre work for three performers and four giant teddy bears, idk by Force Majeure, dives into difficult conversations about navigating boundaries.
- by Chantal Nguyen
‘It’s got to be big’: Chunky Move takes on its most difficult work yet
Choreographer Antony Hamilton says the latest Chunky Move work is the hardest many of the company’s dancers have ever experienced.
- by John Bailey
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
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
In its first visit to Australia, The Tokyo Ballet breathes new life into the ethereal and ghost-filled story of Giselle.
- by Nadia Bailey