Interviews

At just 18, Tess Devine is emerging as one of Australia’s most promising young professional dancers — a rare combination of versatility, technical precision and genuine stage presence that is already earning recognition on both national and international platforms. With...

With rehearsals heating up for HAIR The Musical, excitement is building for the show’s return to Melbourne. More than fifty years after it first shook audiences, this new production promises to capture that same mix of rebellion, freedom,...

For more than two decades, Nathan M. Wright has been shaping the way audiences experience movement. His choreography has ignited stadiums with Olympic ceremonies, dazzled in Commonwealth Games pageantry, and breathed new life into classic musicals from The Rocky Horror Show to Guys...

"But First, Alignment" is more than a podcast — it’s a call to young performers to tune into their truth, back their brilliance, and magnetise a career that lights them up from the inside out. From a self-described...

Interview with Joel Bray By Chris Duncan Arts House, Melbourne | 3 – 15 June 2025 Presented in partnership with RISING In MONOLITH, Wiradjuri choreographer Joel Bray trades words for weight, text for tension, and dialogue for dance. Known for...

Interview with Renata Ienco Inteview by Chris Duncan From the electrifying courts of the Sydney Kings to the grand stages of the Hyundai A-League Grand Final, professional dancer Renata Ienco has experienced firsthand the growing intersection between dance and Australian...

Interview With Kelley Abbey ‘… When things are unique, they're always delicious too …’ Interview by Chris Duncan Kelley Abbey is a name synonymous with Australian dance and musical theatre. A true industry icon, she has excelled as...

Mitchell Woodcock: A Fresh Take on Annie Interview by Chris Duncan With an impressive career spanning musical theatre, television, music tours, and live entertainment, Mitchell Woodcock has become one of Australia’s most sought-after choreographers. From working with global music icons like Kylie...

Interview With Kyra Johnson From Australia to the Heart of the Dance World Interview by Chris Duncan Kyra Johnson’s journey from the local dance studios of Australia to the bustling heart of Los Angeles’ dance scene is nothing...

A Conversation with Jan Di Pietro A Christmas Carol: Celebrating the Magic and Spirit of Christmas for the Third Consecutive Year! Interview by Brendan Daynes Brendan Daynes sat down with Jan Di Pietro, the multi-skilled Resident Choreographer of...