Rafael Bonachela, Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director and Choreographer on creating Ascent

Sydney Dance Company is Australia’s foremost contemporary dance company and under the leadership of Spanish Choreographer and Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, the company this week premiered an exciting triple bill, Ascent, at Sydney Opera House.  Bonachela’s dance journey began in Barcelona at the relatively late age of 15, before his dance dreams took him to…

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Review: Sydney Dance Company’s world class Ascent

Sydney Dance Company‘s highly-anticipated triple bill, Ascent, opened with a spectacular performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House, leaving audiences in awe of the beautifully curated programme of outstanding contemporary dance. Artistic Director and Choreographer Rafael Bonachela promised a thrilling night and he certainly delivered, showcasing the company’s exceptional dancers and featuring award-winning choreographers. Opening…

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Renowned British Choreographer Cathy Marston on her inspirations, creative process and words of advice

Renowned British Choreographer and Artistic Director Cathy Marston is world famous and critically acclaimed for her incredible works created for companies from The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Northern Ballet, English National, Cuban National, Ballet Black, and so many more.  This month Marston saw the world premiere of her interpretation of Tennessee…

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Podcast: Cathy Marston, internationally renowned, award winning British Choreographer and Artistic Director on world premiere with Houston Ballet

Cathy Marston, internationally renowned, award winning British Choreographer and Artistic Director has created critically acclaimed works for The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Northern Ballet, English National Ballet, Cuban National Ballet, Ballet Black and more. In this insightful podcast, Cathy shares her journey from dancer to choreographer, her inspiration for creating narrative…

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Podcast: Rafael Bonachela, Choreographer & Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director on Ascent

The Wonderful World of Dance has arrived in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia to explore the dynamic dance scene of this beautiful country. And, of course, we couldn’t miss the chance to visit Sydney Dance Company, the leading contemporary dance company in Australia. In this podcast, we had the privilege to sit down with…

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The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater of Ukraine brings ‘Carmina Burana’ to the Netherlands

The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater of Ukraine is heading to the Netherlands this April for a new performance set to the world-famous Carmina Burana, the legendary score of Carl Orff. This performance marks the anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine and sees more than 130 musicians, dancers and singers perform…

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Jasmin Vardimon Company’s JV2 dancers tours these two premieres

Critically acclaimed choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE and artistic director of Jasmin Vardimon Company, has been a leading force in the British dance theatre scene for over two decades; renowned for groundbreaking and visually stunning dance theatre. Jasmin Vardimon Company created the JV2 Professional Development Diploma with the mission to encourage, cultivate and nurture young talent.…

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Boston Ballet’s ‘Our Journey’ featuring Nanine Linning and Justin Peck

Boston Ballet‘s Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen has announced Our Journey – a programme showcasing two insightful contemporary works that reflects the curiosity about the world and a shared desire for human connection.  La Mer, an explosive world premiere by lauded artist and choreographer Nanine Linning, explores the romance, beauty, and volatility of the sea and…

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Everybody Dance – celebrating the transformative power of dance for children with disabilities

Dance is a universal language that has the power to move people emotionally, physically, and spiritually. For children, dance is especially powerful. It offers an outlet for creative expression, physical activity, and an emotional release. Dancing helps children develop skills, coordination, balance, and agility. Beyond the physical benefits, dance also helps children develop a sense…

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