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How best for dancers to respond to COVID-19? An all-embracing tumble
BalletLab's Phillip Adams looks forward to the day when his performers can once again tumble embrace.
- by Andrew Stephens
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Dance companies take lockdown in their stride
SDC dancers confined to their homes have their own twice-daily classes available, all coming from a virtual studio.
- by Jill Sykes
Arts
Dancers, pro and amateur, make their lounge rooms a stage
Ballet dancers are joining virtual practice rooms to keep up their skills, and now also offer classes to the public.
- by Cat Woods
The Australian Ballet digital season
On Sunday 5 April, The Australian Ballet will launch its first-ever digital ‘season’ on Ballet TV, bringing the magic of dance into homes around the nation. The five-month complimentary digital offering will enchant and entertain audiences with a carefully curated selection of high-quality recorded works, from the all-time classics to ballet’s finest Romantic productions.
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Covid 19-induced virtual season an 'opportunity' for Australian Ballet
David McAllister, the outgoing artistic director of the Australian Ballet, has had to be quick on his feet in adapting to coronavirus.
- by Karl Quinn
Performing arts
Royal Ballet and Liam Scarlett part ways after an investigation
The choreographer is leaving the company, although a sexual misconduct inquiry found "no matters to pursue" against him.
- by Alex Marshall
Arts
Simple and succinct work scoops $50,000 prize
There was a strangely sombre mood at Carriageworks on Saturday night.
- by Julia Cotton
Performing arts
Volt electrifies with modern ballet at its finest
Coronavirus has cut short Australian Ballet's new show, but at the last performance the dancers were breathtaking.
- by Emma Sullivan
Review
Physical conversation between bodies, then the booze takes over
Enter Achilles is concerned with human frailties and the horrors of the world around us.
- by Jill Sykes
Performing arts
Dancer devoted to others' dreams among Australia Council award winners
Professional dancer Michelle Ryan was in Paris practising a duet when she first noticed a strange tingling in her legs.
- by Linda Morris
Performing arts
Hand-made tale steals the show
Lyon Opera Ballet is the headline dance event at the 2020 Adelaide Festival but it turns out to be competing with an unusual scene-stealer.
- by Jill Sykes