Our fourth REGIONAL HERO is Parkes School of Dance, NSW, five hours drive west from Sydney.

'Tis the season for 'The Nutcracker'! Is it just a confection, or does it have hidden intentions? In this article, balletomane Richard Murphy reminds us of how this most well-known of ballets came into being.

Graduates! So you've done your exams, finished your course, got your qualifications – now what? How do you navigate the next steps of your career?

Rosie Clark School of Ballet in Tap, in Berri, SA, has been chosen as one of our hugely deserving Regional Heroes.

Superstar dancer Steven McRae believes dance training needs a big shake-up. He talks to Susan Bendall on the eve of a documentary about his recovery from a major injury.

What a hero! The West Tamar Dance Academy is 24kms from Launceston, in a town of approximately 650.

Physical touch is unavoidable in dance, but how do you ensure that no boundaries are crossed? Nina Levy explores a delicate issue.

Dance Express Mackay will celebrate its 20th anniversary in November. This school is one of those highlighted as our 2024 REGIONAL HERO.

Dispense with the stage vs class mindset, says Lucy Christodolou.

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Australian Ballet School has been inviting reminiscences from former students. We thought we’d join the fun – here is a memory from Margaret Mercer, who was in the very first intake.

On the eve of the premiere of the Queensland Ballet's 'Coco', Matthew Lawrence provides an up-close insight into rehearsals.

Is the dancer’s body a site for public discussion or a no-go area? Susan Bendall examines the issues.

The new Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet School talks about her goals to Karen van Ulzen.

How National Pilates Training gave Sally Derbyshire (nee Brown) a new chapter in her dance career.

Olivia Stewart explains the need for an agent, a good network and a 'quadruple' threat.

Matthew Lawrence provides advice on auditioning – from the panellist's point of view.