Martha Graham transformed dance by showing that the human body could express thought and feeling in ways words never could. Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, in 1894, she rejected the delicate and decorative style of ballet...
Building career pathways for young dancers For many young dancers in Australia and New Zealand, the dream of an international ballet career in Europe or North America is a driving force. But alongside that dream...
As the undisputed master of neoclassical ballet, George Balanchine transformed tradition by stripping ballet right back to its essence. Born in St. Petersburg in 1904, Balanchine moved beyond fairytales and spectacle, focusing instead on musical...
On 5 January 1931, Alvin Ailey was born – and with him, the future of American dance was forever transformed. At a time when opportunities for Black dancers and choreographers were scarce, Ailey defied the...
If you’re a dancer with professional ambitions, you know how intense and competitive the audition circuit can be. But what if you had the rare chance to be seen by multiple international directors — all...
