In Dance Australia's 2017 Careers Special, we look at all the career options that exist in the dance industry and beyond. Zoe Ventoura, stage and screen actor, shares her story of moving from dancing to acting.

In the language of dance, connecting steps are as important to ballet as pronouns and prepositions are to a sentence.

Is it more enjoyable to dance repertoire or new creations? Matthew Lawrence offers his perspective.

Thousands of artists apply for grants every year. How do you make sure your application stands out?

Recent graduate Taree Sansbury shares her experiences and advice about choosing a full-time course.

How do you define a musical dancer? Karen van Ulzen asked Nicolette Fraillon, chief conductor for the Australian Ballet.

We all suffer setbacks – but you can choose what to make of them, writes Michelle Dursun.

Singapore Dance Theatre's Jessica Garside tells Nina Levy about the highs and lows of looking for work outside Australia.

What is involved in putting together an audition video?

What should I expect from an audition class? Nina Levy investigates.

These clever teachers have met the challenges of teaching ballet in the bush, writes Michelle Dursun.

Hilary Kaplan, RAD examiner and co-principal/co-director of Alegria Dance Studios shares her tips for perfecting your pirouette.

"Be a verb, not a noun." Nina Levy discovers the latest research on how to perform perfect pirouettes.

Sally Clark finds out why the massive growth of the cruise industry is a win for dancers.

Like dance, professional level circus training is multi-faceted, involving both technical and artistic skill development, writes Allison K Williams.

Is there a place for acrobatic content in dance? Nina Levy offers her thoughts.