Sydney Festival 2010

It is coming up to that time of year again......

The Sydney Festival 2010 is from January 9-30 and is jam packed full of art ,music, theatre and of course dance.

Some of the Pointed Toes Team arrive back from London just in time for the start of the festival.

The Festival first night is where the city is turned into a summer playground with lots of major and international artists performing all over the CBD, there is also workshops and activities you can join in on as well.

It is a great night, but if you miss out on the Festival first night don't worry as there are plenty of other great events during the 3 weeks.

Pointed Toes and Yoga

The Pointed Toes team has recently been doing some Private Yoga Lessons and we have discovered that yoga has some great benefits for us Dancers.

Yoga involves a series of physical poses and would be a great way for Dancers to relax between classes, rehearsals, and performances, while still maintaining flexibility and strength.

We highly recommend you try a class today.

Yoga has also inspired the PT team to start supplying Yoga Wear, so keep a look out for some exciting new Yoga gear coming to the Online shop soon.

West Side Story is coming!!!!!!

WEST SIDE STORY
Lyric Theatre, Star City, Sydney.

Friday 2 July 2010 for a strictly limited season

The International Broadway hit West Side Story is Coming to Australia in 2010.

West Side Story was originally choreographed by legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins and with unforgettable songs like Maria and America.

So don't miss out on getting tickets to see the greatest musical of all time.

Tickets go on sale 16th November, 2009.

Royal Ballet here we come!!!!

The Royal Ballet School

The Royal Ballet

There is some excitement amongst the Pointed Toes team, as we are heading to the UK next month.

Not only will we have a white Christmas but we have already booked tickets to see the The Royal ballet's Nutcracker and Swan lake.

So, we will be keeping you up-to-date on our travels around Europe and all our dance inspired news.

Pointed Toes Ballet Tutu's

The Pointed Toes Online Shop has some gorgeous girls Ballet Tutu's available in a range of colours.

These beautiful organza and sequined tutus are a great gift idea and is perfect for every little ballerina and fairy princess, but get in quick as they are selling fast.

Visit the online shop today.

Trailer for "NINE"

This is a sneak peak at the trailer for the up and coming musical "NINE" , which has been adapted from the original 1982 Broadway Musical.

"NINE" has been directed by Rob Marshall who also brought us the smash hit "Chicago" and stars an all singing and dancing list of A-listers from Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson and even Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas.

"NINE" is set to be released in Australia in January 2010 and has already been tipped for the Oscars, so check out the trailer and you will see why.

Free Dance bag offer!!!!!

We are happy to announce that a funky new dance bag is now available to purchase from the Pointed Toes online shop.
This bag is a great size for all your dance gear and even as a school bag.
The bag comes in 2 great colours, Bright Pink and Cool Purple.

*There is also a "Special Offer" and if you purchase over $100 worth of goods from the online shop we will send you one of these funky dance bags (R.R.P $24.95) as a gift.

So don’t miss out on this special offer as it is only for a limited time and while stocks last.

Cats is Back!!!!

The greatest musical of all time is Back and is here in Australia!!!!

CATS is one of the most well known Musicals the world has ever known and will be showing at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney for limited season from May 16 2010 for 3 weeks only.

The Pointed Toes team is very excited and we have already got our tickets to see this spectacular song and dance phenomenon.

Get in quick as seats are selling fast.

Cirque du Soleil Auditions

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AUDITIONS-SYDNEY

OCTOBER 26-28, 2009

Cirque du Soleil are holding auditions here in Australia and has over 150 dance roles, they are looking for performers who will get the opportunity to work with some amazing choreographers such as Wade Robson, Bonnie Story, Daniel Ezralow and Philippe Decouflé.

They are seeking professional dancers from all genres from Classical, contemporary, Hip hop, ethnic and Jazz.

Visit the Cirque Du Soleil website for more info and to apply online.

MJ Medley

Since the passing of Michael Jackson a few months ago, there has been a number of artists and performers who have been so inspired by MJ's music and have to wanted to express their own take on his work.

We found this great video of two performers Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider who have done a Capella medley of a number of MJ's songs from Thriller to Man in the Mirror.

There isn't any dance moves in the video but the Pointed Toes team loved the medley so much that we could imagine a great dance routine choreographed to it.

Farewell Patrick

It has been over a week know since the passing of amazing entertainer Patrick Swayze who lost his 20 month battle with pancreatic cancer at age 57.

We will remember him as the star of some of the most famous movies to hit cinemas, from the great dance flick Dirty Dancing where he played Johnny Castle to the tear-jerker Ghost where he played Sam Wheat.

Patrick will greatly be missed by all.

Hiroaki Umeda and The Spring Dance Festival

Hiroaki Umeda
Sydney Opera House

16 September - 19 September, 2009

Hiroaki Umeda is the internationally acclaimed Japanese choreographer, dancer and visual artist.

Umdea is part of the Spring Dance Festival and will present two of his signature works.

Umeda draws upon ballet, hip-hop and butoh and he creates an amazing fusion of Dancing.

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND NEW SEATS HAVE JUST BEEN RELEASED !!!!!

NIDA and Fame

NIDA is giving people the opportunity to attend the World Premiere of FAME the re-make.

If you are lucky enough to get a ticket to the Premiere you will walk the red carpet and sit along side some of the Entertainment Industries finest from the Head of Acting at NIDA Tony Knight to the "So you think you can dance" judge Matt Lee.

The World Premiere of FAME is at the Dendy Opera Quays on Tuesday 22 September with kick off starting at 6:15pm.

Don't miss out on getting tickets as this is a once in a life time opportunity and what is even better is that the tickets are only $25.

But if you do miss out on the Premiere don't worry as FAME will be showing in Cinemas from Thursday 24 September.

D.4.Y.L is coming to OZ

American Choreographers Brandon Barton and Ramon Baynes have just finished touring Australia with the Pussycat Dolls this year and are now planning on setting up a Dance Company called "Dance 4 Yor Life" (D.4.Y.L) in Sydney.

The Duo have worked with a range of artists including Britney Spears, Beyonce and Janet Jackson just to name a few.

They will be holding dance workshops throughout Australia. So check out their website www.d4yl.com for details on classes coming to your nearest city.

Mao's Last Dancer Movie

Mao's Last Dancer is one of best -selling autobiographies ever sold and was written by Li Cunxin (who was also named "Father of the year" last week) where he tells his amazing story from starting as a poor Chinese boy to becoming an International ballet star.

The film is directed by Australian director Bruce Beresford and was filmed in China, USA and Australia.

Mao's Last Dancer will be in cinemas from October 1.