Debbie Allen has a legion of fans from her illustrious career as dancer, actor and film and TV director. But her main passion in life is providing opportunities through dance to the disadvantaged. An awe-struck Sally Clark spoke to her about her forthcoming visit to Brisbane.

Returning to an old favourite, David Atkins is performing as Max in ‘Hot Shoe Shuffle’.

Maina Gielgud is concerned that today’s dancers revere the classics almost too much, discovers Jane Albert.

After an amazing 23 year career with the Australian Ballet, 12 of them as principal artist, Lucinda Dunn OAM has decided to retire.

Tracie Morley has wide experience in just about every facet of the entertainment industry, including music theatre, film and TV.

Danielle Rowe was born in Shepparton, Victoria, and spent her childhood and early teens in Adelaide. Growing up, Rowe was already sure she wanted to be an artist of some sort.

Independent dancer and choreographer Stephanie Lake has been based in Melbourne ever since she moved there to attend the Victorian College of the Arts. But when Geraldine Higginson interviews her she is back in her hometown of Tasmania attending the MONA FOMA festival.

It seems like Jesse Rasmussen has always been on the go. He speaks quickly, rather than a typical laid-back Aussie. But he is unfailingly polite and pleasant with praise for others while discussing the development of his own career in dance.

Natalie Allen says learning diverse styles has been crucial to her success, writes Geraldine Higginson.

Les Ballets Contemporains united Adelaide artists during the Second World War.

Colin Peasley has just retired from the Australian Ballet after a record 50 years with the company.

Since starting her career with RNZB, Antonia says that the highlights have been performing the Sylph in La Sylphide and dancing the triple bill From Here to There in Europe. Written by Astrid Lawton

As a child, Caitlin Stavaruk did calisthenics and always loved being on stage, but it wasn’t until she started ballet lessons that she decided she wanted to be a dancer. Astrid Lawton reports.

Since her days with Sydney Dance Company, Australian dancer Kathryn Dunn has made a career for herself on the Broadway stage. Liam Burke reports.

Choreographer William Forsythe is a true force in contemporary dance. Susan Bendall spoke to him on the eve of his visit to the 2012 Melbourne Festival.

Classical? Ballroom? Film? This young man aspires to them all, writes Jane Albert.