Ty King-Wall has recently been crowned the newest and youngest principal of the Australian Ballet. He spoke to Karen van Ulzen.

The boards of Buzz Dance Theatre and STEPS Youth Dance Company have announced that they will be joining forces to create a new West Australian contemporary dance company.

Dance Australia congratulates the following dance and musical theatre artists and organisations who were announced as winners at the Helpmann Awards last night.

Dance Australia congratulates the winner of the 2013 Australian Dance Award for Lifetime Achievement, Ronne Arnold.

Ayodele Casel will be the guest teacher at the second annual Australian Tap Dance Festival this year.

Ever wondered what it would be like to dance in a Cirque du Soleil show?

Melissa Toogood confirmed her status as one of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's most gifted and riveting performers.

The Fast+Fresh Dance youth festival is calling for choreographers under 21 for its 2013 season.

Ayodele Casel will be the guest teacher at the second annual Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF) this year. Hailing from New York, Casel has been described by veteran Broadway hoofer and movie Gregory Hines as “one of the top young tap dancers in the world today”. Ayodele Casel will be the guest teacher at the second annual Australian Tap Dance Festival (ATDF) this year. Hailing from New York, Casel has been described by veteran Broadway hoofer and movie Gregory Hines as “one of the top young tap dancers in the world today”. The ATDF is one of a kind in Australasia and offers tap dancers in Australia the opportunity to see, learn from and meet one of the world’s best tap dancers. For dancers there are masterclasses, residencies and competitions. For non dancers there are public events, including a movie night, jam night and performance competitions. The Festival is also offering a free absolute beginners class for those just starting out so they can share in the atmosphere of energy, rhythm and spirit of dance. The ATDF is is being held at The Space Dance & Arts Centre in Prahran, Melbourne from September 21 to 27. A showcase, ‘Surround Sound’ will take place on the 27th and will feature Casel and faculty members from Australia, USA, UK and Canada as well as festival participants. For more information about participating and attending the Australian Tap Dance Festival visit www.atdf.com.au. Mention Dance Australia at the time of booking to receive a 10 per cent discount.

Here’s a fantastic opportunity for graduating tertiary dance students. Australian Dance Theatre is calling for students to audition for its Secondment Week.

Eight excited classical dancers and six jazz groups are busy perfecting their routines for one of the biggest nights on the competition calendar: ....

Dance is a highly active profession. Like athletes, a good nutritious diet is essential if you want to perform at your best every day, and having a good breakfast is the best way to start.

Dance Australia caught up with US-based dancer Paul Knobloch, who is spending some time in his home-town of Canberra.

The National Lucie Saronova Memorial Awards, held by Cecchetti Ballet Victoria, was staged at the Victorian College of Arts Secondary School on Friday, July 5.

Anatoly Iksanov, the general manager of the Bolshoi Theatre, has been dismissed by the Russian Ministry of Culture.

Sydney Creative Movement, film director Hannah Bent and associate producer Marlene Palmeiro are making a documentary film about young creative people with Downs syndrome and they are looking for professional dancers to be involved with the project.