Many lives left in the old Cats yet

Wednesdy 25th September, 2025 A cat will think nothing of ignoring you as you pass it, but Cats cannot be neglected on the program of the average or the enthusiastic theatregoer. One might ask, Why pay to see the same show twice? Why hear the same songs played in the same way, sung in the same way, when I could bring up the playlist on Spotify, or You Tube? I believe the Artistic Director had the sentiment of the modern viewer in mind when creating this season’s show, the 40th anniversary playing of the show in Australia. The perfect balance … Continue reading Many lives left in the old Cats yet

Peaking for Dance Comp Season

We’re in the middle of dance competition season, but let’s face it, comps are practically year-round these days. One of my passions is ensuring dancers are adequately physically conditioned to meet the demands being placed on their growing bodies. There is much we need to do to support our dancers, as the majority of them are under 18 and do not yet have the knowledge or experience to manage this themselves. In fact, many adult dancers and regular adult humans (who are mere mortals unlike our dancers!) do not have the knowledge, experience or know-how in this regard. As parents … Continue reading Peaking for Dance Comp Season