Book – Dancing Under The Southern Skies: A History of Ballet in Australia – by Valerie Lawson
Although Valerie Lawson’s context is wide-ranging, she brings individuals into focus with personal details, shining a spotlight onto their roles in Australian dance history. Lavishly illustrated with photographs from Australian archives, her book gives vivid life to long-gone personalities.
Sydney Dance Company & Carriageworks – New Breed 2015, Emerging choreographers bill – Sydney
It is an initiative that I hope will remain on the Sydney Dance Company calendar in the future.
Bangarra Dance Theatre – Terrain – Melbourne
Despite the moments of absolute, breath-taking beauty, there is something ultimately overworked about Terrain…
Australian Ballet – Infinity Mixed Bill & Swan Lake – New York
How can a company make good impression with just a few performances of one or two programs? The pieces have to be representative, interesting, and show the company in a the best possible light. It’s not easy, as the recent Lincoln Center performances of Australian Ballet have shown.
