Category: dancing

Vitesse and Symphony in C

The Australian Ballet is concurrently showing two groups of varied works at Sydney Opera House which give audiences a taste of both the classical and the contemporary in one evening, embodying their motto of “Caring for tradition, daring to be…

Beauty Itself: Swan Lake

If beauty could be distilled and encapsulated in one image, it would surely be the vision in white of the corps de ballet in symmetrical formation at any moment of Act II in a traditional staging of Swan Lake. The…

Guilty of having too much fun at The Ivy

I am not ashamed to say that sometimes I miss the pure glamour and atmosphere of London evenings out. Even now, six months in to my time in Australia and loving every second of it, I sometimes miss those restaurant…

Countermove – Critiquing the Critic’s Critique

Anyone who regularly reads my reviews would know that I always have a lot to say and, like most writers, I have a penchant for four-syllable words. This time, though, I will be brief. Go see Sydney Dance Company’s new…

Laugh & Live Well with Connie Costa

Q & A  With the Happiest Girl In Bondi- Laugh and live well’s Connie Costa Firstly what inspired you to start Laughter Yoga? I started laughter yoga because I was exploring different mind-body practices and relaxation tools. I was looking…

Ternary’s 1st birthday & Novotel’s 25th

  Birthday celebrations were doubled last week, as the Novotel played host to not one but two anniversaries. The Ternary shared its first birthday with Accor Hotel’s 25th at the illustrious Darling Harbour location. With guests arriving from the early…

Grimes

Grimes raises the roof at Enmore Theatre

Canadian art pop princess Claire Boucher, AKA Grimes, transformed the grand old Art Deco Enmore Theatre into a packed rave room, all strobe lights and big bass, last night (Wednesday 10 February). In a first-rate set that combined bangers from her…

Sydney Valentine’s Guide

Valentine’s Day Eve Valentine’s Mon Amour (Electro-Swing) “Sydney’s first and only night dedicated to all things Electro Swing and vintage sounds.” Valentine’s Beach Party This pre-Valenties party is all about food drinks, and good times. “Hopefully we will be partying…

5 Boat Parties in Sydney

As things start cooling down and the evenings draw in, us Sydney-siders have a mission, nay, responsibility of maximizing our ‘I’m On A Boat’ check-ins and selfies (while we still can). Below is our list off five upcoming ones to…

Electric Gardens Festival

On the Saturday of Australia Day weekend, the peaceful Centennial Parklands were transformed into a rave wonderland for Electric Gardens Festival. The festival hosted a vivacious roster of well renowned international acts. Starting at midday, I arrived promptly to soak…