Now is the time for dancers to empower themselves.

Last week, we brought you an account by a dancer who lost her job when she tried to negotiate the conditions of her contract. How common is her experience? Olivia Stewart investigates.

This dancer lost her job when she tried to negotiate her contract. Read her account here.

How much do long gaps in training impact on a dancer’s development? Susan Bendall finds out.

Studies show that one in six dancers suffer from an eating disorder. Can you talk about body size and weight and to your students? What language can you use to ensure you won’t cause body image issues? Karen van Ulzen finds out.

Jane Kesby describes why she was drawn to teaching dance as a career.

Guy Wheatstone describes how he teaches students the importance of balancing technique with artistry.

It takes time and care to regain full fitness after a long break. In this article, five dance medical experts provide detailed advice on how to return to class safely.

Multi-talented Yuiko Masukawa is a principal dancer, a director, a choreographer and also a teacher.

Teacher Natalie Withers has a soft spot for the littlies.

Brett Morgan OAM was first asked to teach by Janet Vernon when he was in Sydney Dance Company. He hasn’t looked back since.

For teacher Grace Baird, igniting a passion for dance in her students is a privilege.

Jaylah Nakhoul loves passing on the same cherished moments she learnt as a student.

This former Australian Ballet principal artist is now a teacher at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

In this second part of their article, five top dance medicine professionals discuss the social, emotional, cultural and psychologicial issues to consider.

COVID has shaken the dance industry in unprecedented ways, injecting even more uncertainty into dancers’ lives. Here are three key steps to help you gain the confidence to think about your future.