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'It will be strange': David McAllister on leaving the Australian Ballet
After two decades at the helm, the acclaimed dancer and artistic director is ready to pass on the baton.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Dancing with the strangers of history
Indigenous dancer and violinist Eric Avery creates an alternate version of Australian history; one with more harmony and less bloodshed.
- by Linda Morris
Jump First, Ask Later review: A journey towards dance
This impressive work takes viewers on a riveting journey.
- by Jill Sykes
Performing arts
Australian Ballet artistic director David McAllister to step down
After an impressive 20-year innings, McAllister has announced he will move on at the end of next year.
- by Nathanael Cooper and Hannah Francis
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Arts
Finding common ground in social critique
This double bill is a collaboration between emerging Australian Aboriginal choreographer Carly Sheppard and TAI Body Theatre, a company of young Taiwanese artists.
- by Jana Perkovic
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Visceral experience offers a glimmer of light
Windigo is hard to watch, reminding us most viscerally of much that Indigenous peoples have suffered.
- by Kim Dunphy
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A journey into identity
Vicki Van Hout's show traverses movement, multimedia performance and stand-up,
- by Jana Perkovic
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Taking steps to connect with culture
Joel Bray's identity is deeply shaped by the fates of Aboriginal Australia,
- by Jana Perkovic
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Sydney Dance Company marks its 50th with trilogy of fine works
Rafael Bonachela, Gabrielle Nankivell and Melanie Lane present a program of short performances in Melbourne.
- by Jana Perkovic
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Arts
Forbidden Laughter: a grotesque blend of butoh and burlesque
Experimental dance performance is an immersive hell of sorts
- by Jana Perkovic
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Vicki Van Hout dance examines Indigenous culture as a commodity
The ground-breaking performer's latest work aims to make people laugh first and think about the embedded serious issues later.
- by Steve Dow