Graeme Murphy appointed patron of Tasdance
Ballet dancer and choreographer Graeme Murphy wasn't born in Tasmania but we do like to claim him as one of our own. He did a lot of his growing up in Launceston and is best known as the director of...
View ArticleSwing Dancing hot in winter
The Lindy Hop is back with a vengeance. The 40s' Big Band era has made a comeback, and The Charleston is no longer something of the past. The Swing dancing scene is growing in Northern Tasmania and
View ArticleTasdance explores parenting
Parenting is one of the most rewarding but challenging undertakings. Many parents claim the rewards exceed the sacrifices, but most agree that it is a journey that requires love and stamina! These...
View ArticleChristine finds her inner Ginger
American immigrant Christine Darcas overcomes Aussie culture shock to find the dancing goddess within.
View ArticleUncovering private lives
One of Australia's most captivating dance companies, Stompin, is a force that ignites young people to create, produce and perform hot new dance works.
View ArticleStephanie Lake's old stomping ground
Stephanie Lake, one time member of Stompin Youth, returns to Launceston as choreographer of their latest production, Tales From A Small City.
View ArticleA taste of Ten Days on the Island
Watch a video taster of Ten Days on the Island, a colourful celebration of island culture, arts and music.
View ArticleThe legacy of Kenneth Gillespie
Tasmania owes a lot to the late Kenneth Gillespie. The Launceston born dancer shared his passion for ballet with thousands of dance students, and established Tasmania's first ballet studio.
View ArticleSteppin' Over This
Michael is a ballet dancer from Burnie about to hit the big time. (Coarse language warning.)
View ArticleArtery
'Artery' opened on Friday night at the Cygnet Town Hall, as Launceston based dance company Tasdance presented the first of its shows for Ten Days on the Island.
View ArticleDave Behringah breaks it down
Dave takes us on a dance tour of Ulverstone as part of the Tassie Two Step project
View ArticleGaiety theatre grand gala
The Gaiety Theatre in Zeehan was once the largest concert hall in Australia. The grand building is now the newest west coast tourist attraction
View ArticleScottish memories and moves
Bessie started learning Scottish highland dancing from the age of 8 years old. Her father was Scottish and so Bessie and her sister were able to wear his kilts to class.
View ArticleTassie Two Step: stories of how dance has affected our lives
Tassie Two Step is an ABC Open dance film project, collecting stories from people across the north west and west coast of Tasmania about the significance dance has played in their lives. It's more than...
View ArticleSweet Shop
Bessie Smith's dancing career began when she danced as a caramel chocolate in her school play.
View ArticleBoy dance troupe breaking gender barriers
The members of a Hobart dance troupe are helping break down the gender stereotypes surrounding their art.
View ArticleBallet stars prepare for centenary
The Australian Ballet has joined the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in a gala show that marks 100 years of Launceston's Princess Theatre.
View ArticleCommunity embraces Indigenous Round at the NTFA
Indigenous Round has kicked off National Reconciliation Week in Launceston. On Saturday Georgetown took on Rocherlea, and a big crowd enjoyed the celebrations of the day, including the induction of...
View ArticleTasdance opens the vault
An online archive documenting the three decades of Tasdance has been launched at Launceston's Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.
View ArticleStompin ready for competition
Stompin is posing the question: can we achieve more through competition or cooperation? The Launceston based youth dance company will present 'On Your Marks' at York Park next weekend as a part of this...
View ArticleHighland Fling
A little dance school in Launceston has won a truckload of national and international awards for Highland dance.
View ArticleYouth call for regional towns to dance themselves sober. Apply for a grant to...
We want to see regional Australia dance itself sober.
View ArticleTasmania-focused swan-song for outgoing Tasdance artistic director
Tasdance puts the final touches on its latest production, a swan-song for outgoing artistic director Annie Greig.
View ArticleCircle dancing helps Launceston man living with Parkinson's disease
Circle dancing is helping people with mobility issues enjoy movement and activity in a group environment.
View ArticleTasmania's wild west coast welcomes the Melbourne City Ballet to town
The Tasmanian mining town of Zeehan might not be the place you'd expect to catch a performance by the Melbourne City Ballet, but it's played host to a performance of the ballet Madame Butterfly.
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