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

45 & Beyond

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OUR FIRST STEPS: A FOUNDER’S TALE • From beeswax and Stanley knives to the digital age, the founder of Dance Australia recalls the magazine's unlikely beginnings 45 years ago.

STILL IN MOTION: MARILYN ROWE AM OBE • A portrait of resilience, elegance and legacy .

RAD: 90 YEARS IN AUSTRALIA • Matthew Lawrence traces its remarkable journey from modest beginnings to a thriving national presence, highlighting the people, programs and passions that have shaped its legacy.

Co3 at 10 • Ten years in motion, shadows dance with fleeting light, the body remembers.

Australian Dance Theatre • Sixty years of rebellion in motion.

Australasian Dance Collective: Forty Years in Motion • Celebrating forty years of bold vision and collective creativity.

Journey To The Past • As Anastasia prepares to open, its arrival highlights a beloved story and the evolution of musical theatre as the leading stage for Australia’s dance talent.

John Byrne — a teacher: first, last and always • Emma Sandall reflects on the remarkable life and teaching legacy of John Byrne, a ballet educator who shaped generations of dancers in Australia and beyond.

Dancenorth: Forty Years of Courage, Community and Creative Exchange • Shaping Australia’s contemporary dance from the tropics.

A New Era for West Australian Ballet • Leanne Stojmenov Steps Into the Spotlight, writes Daniel Gaudiello

The Battle for Ballet • Ballet’s future in local studios faces an uncertain path as shifting cultural trends challenge its traditions, writes Josef Brown.

THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL • Twelve tracks may be topping the charts, but these twelve truths belong to the Moulin Rouge alone.

Where Futures Take Flight: Sydney Eisteddfod • A celebration of young talent and timeless artistry at the Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Gala.

DanceX: Festival of Dance • PLAYHOUSE, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE REVIEWED WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2025

TEACHERS SPOTLIGHT

Regional Spotlight • From country to coast, Australia’s regional towns have long produced exceptional dancers, writes David McAllister.

Cover to Cover • From leotards to legacies — celebrating the covers that define Dance Australia.

Safety in the Studio: a Collective Responsibility • As our understanding of dancer wellbeing grows, so too must our commitment to the spaces that support it. Safety in the studio is not just best practice — it is essential practice.