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Dancing as fast as we can. A troupe of 12 contemporary dancers are all jumping in the air at the same time, with arms raised and bodies turned toward the back of the stage. They are mostly in white, with a couple in black trousers, and bathed in yellow light.
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Dancing just as fast as we can...

Sydney's dance scene faces a crisis; but a dedicated dance house could revive its golden era, writes FORM's creative director.

Photo of a male ballet dancer holding up a female ballet dancer against a dark grey background.
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Boys can do ballet too

Ballet dancer and educational leader Gregor Thieler discusses breaking gender stereotypes in classical dance.

There's Something About Music from L to R: Irena Lysiuk, Naomi Price, Luke Kennedy and Marcus Corowa Photo: Damien Bredburg
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Review: Brisbane Festival opening

An eclectic opening night event set the tone of inclusivity and diversity for Brisbane Festival’s 2023 program.

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What our opera companies have on offer in 2023

Two Wagner Ring Cycles, First Nations and new commissioned works, plus a Gilbert and Sullivan festival, offer some diverse opera…

A dark-skinned woman with curly hair stands in profile to the camera. She is wearing a disposable surgical mask.
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A show to die for

Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…

Ella Havelka. Photo credit: Kate Longley
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The road to inclusivity for First Nations dancers in Australian ballet

Ella Havelka and Evie Ferris are trailblazers in a deeply traditional and elitist artform. They call for a more nurturing…

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How Australians are surviving lockdown through the arts

New research by Frederic Kiernan, Anthony Chmiel, Sandra Garrido, Martha Hickey, and Jane W. Davidson looks at the role of…

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Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions

Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?

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Tasmania dances out of lockdown

Writer Lesley Graham takes a retrospective look at Tasmania's dance sector, highlighting the range of works performed in late 2020…

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How we're losing the history of Australian dance

Adelaide dance lecturer Dr Jeff Meiners remembers Ausdance National's many initiatives for Indigenous dance.

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