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Deep Dive: Ella Havelka and Douglas Watkin
Ella Havelka, the first Indigenous dancer with the Australian Ballet, discusses the documentary Ella with director Douglas Watkin and the NFSA's Karina Libbey.
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Staff Profile: Jennifer Gall
Meet Jenny Gall, Assistant Curator - Documents and Artefacts, who has a passion for the performing arts, an obsession with textiles and a love of musical instruments.
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Hamish & Andy: The origin of Kylie's booty dance
Comedian duo Hamish Blake and Andy Lee interview Kylie Minogue in this excerpt from their Hamish & Andy radio show from 2012. Kylie talks about the origin of her famous booty dance, which is now...
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Walkabout To Hollywood: dance
David Gulpilil visits the Aboriginal Islander Dance Theatre in Redfern and teaches dance to young Aboriginal people. He's a great teacher and the students have big smiles on their faces as they...
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Pussy Pumps Up
In Pussy Pumps Up, which can be viewed here in full, a feline female figure assumes more masculine characteristics. Summary by Dr Marian Quigley.
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Sydney Opera House Kylie flash mob
A flash mob of hundreds of dancers covers the Sydney Opera House Forecourt steps in this story from National Nine News in Adelaide, broadcast on 14 November 2010. They are dancing to Kylie Minogue's...
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The 8th Wonder of the World: Opera Theatre
The Sydney Opera House’s Opera Theatre has backstage facilities to accommodate a technically complex production. A nice glimpse of The Australian Ballet rehearsing in its new home including footage...
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Schéhérazade by Ballet Russes
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The Tullageal Gala Christmas Dance
A young Nicole Kidman showcases her country dancing skills in this scene from the 1983 film Bush Christmas. 
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3 Dances Gulpilil
Three dances of traditional Aboriginal dance performed by David Gulpilil. Made by Film Australia in 1978. Directed by David Roberts. The Emu and The Kangaroo are solo performances, while the third...
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