Dance Australia

Dance Australia is the most respected dance journal in the country. The articles and reviews are written by the cream of Australia’s dance journalists. The beautiful photographs and glossy design make the magazine a work of art in itself –a keepsake for anyone who loves dance.

Dance Australia

Farewell and thank you

Henson, Hallberg and Dante

WHAT’S ON IN 2025 • It’s a year of anniversaries, with many companies celebrating notable milestones.

EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP • Leila Lois finds out what psychological care in dance looks like, and why it is important.

2024 CRITICS’ SURVEY • Dance Australia’s critics reported a quietish year overall, with some organisations closing, such as Dance Hub SA and Dark MoFo and the Australian Ballet reduced to just three seasons in Melbourne. But there were also many offerings to savour.

Juggling plates and cats • Ross Hannaford, Dance Coordinator of Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts, explores how dance training can be designed to meet the multiplicitous expectations of musical theatre.

Meet the Maestro • For this issue’s regular column, Matthew Lawrence asked Nigel Gaynor, Qld Ballet’s maestro of music, for some insights into his craft.

THEN & NOW • Editing Australia’s national dance journal has given Karen van Ulzen a unique oversight of Australian dance. Here, she steps back in time to her first issue.

Bringing in the new year • Lucy Christodolou advises on how to embrace the year ahead with joy.

WALKING & TALKING • This Australian dancer has established himself at Konzert und Theater St. Gallen in Switzerland, writes Nina Levy.

REVIEWS

Looking back on 100 years and bold plans for the future • From printing to publishing, Yaffa Media has always been about its people and niche audiences. In 1988 it acquired Dance Australia from Dally Messenger III and has been serving the dance community for almost 40 years. Founded in 1925 it proudly celebrates a centenary of story telling.

Anne Butler • is the new Chair of Cecchetti International Classical Ballet.