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The Merry Widow is a fun and heart-warming night of ballet
Misunderstandings, comic high-jinx and the rediscovery of long lost romance set the scene for this light-hearted romantic comedy.
- by Jordan Vincent
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Snow White review: Dark tale enlivened by death duet
Angelin Preljocaj's Snow White is in many ways a dark dance piece.
- by Jill Sykes
Canberra life
Rhythms of nature inspired Australian Dance Theatre's new work
Choreographer Garry Stewart has combined movement, music and an Indigenous language in his latest production.
- by Ron Cerabona
Famed choreographer Angelin Preljocaj on the 'age of the Snow White complex'
Those seeking a soothing evening of tutus, tights and expiring swans would be advised to look elsewhere. Ballet Preljocaj's Snow White has little to do with Walt Disney's cheerful animated rendition of the fairytale.
- by Richard Jinman
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Rafael Bonachela's ab [intra] connects with emotion
When Rafael Bonachela, artistic director of Sydney Dance Company, was conceiving his new full-length production, ab [intra], he invited his dancers to improvise a series of movements in response to their deepest feelings.
- by Neha Kale
Canberra
National Film and Sound Archive makes it to Museum Dance Off Final
A Canberra institution could soon be representing the national capital internationally in a museum dance off.
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Performing arts
Review: Duelling dancers discover Common Ground
In Chunky Move's latest production, choreographer Anouk van Dijk creates an elaborate game of choreographic chess.
- by Jordan Beth Vincent
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Performing arts
Review: Replica channels animal mimicry
Stephanie Lake's latest work explores the consequences of communication breakdown.
- by Jordan Beth Vincent
The Merry Widow review: Australian Ballet shines in glamorous, amusing revival
In past revivals, the emphasis has been on the starring roles. This time, the company as a whole is the star.
- by Jill Sykes
Still making merry 40 years on
Nearly 43 years after he first danced the role of Baron Zeta in the Australian Ballet's ground-breaking production of The Merry Widow, Colin Peasley is set once more to don the Baron's brocaded velvet jacket.
- by Nick Galvin
Ballet Revolucion: Sexy? Sensual? It barely matters
Ballet Revolucion leaves the audience to decide whether it is sexy or sensual.
- by Steve Meacham