This work is a hip-hop contemporary fusion which was created in 2009 for the company.

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The 13th Australian Dance Awards will be held at

the Arts Centre, State Theatre on
Sunday 20 June 2010 - 7pm
presented by Ausdance Victoria

Be part of the dance world’s night of nights, as the industry and dance lovers come together to celebrate our artists and heroes in a glamorous gala event. Australia’s best are celebrated with Awards across 10 categories presented by dance celebrities and stars.

For aficionados, the Australian Dance Awards offers the public a taste of some of the best dance acts of the year, collected from around the nation. From the Tanami Desert to the suburbs of Melbourne, be dazzled by performances including contemporary Indigenous dance from Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Ochres, the revealing Untrained from Lucy Guerin Inc, Soul Searching contemporary ballet to Blues from West Australian up-and-comers Ludwig, and hip-hop contemporary fusion from Marko Panzic with Buzz Dance Theatre. The Australian Ballet will offer a timely extract from Dame Peggy van Praagh’s Coppeliain the 100th year anniversary of her birth and - for the first time on a main stage – we’ll see the award-winning Milpirri a work by Tracks and the young men of the Lajamanu community south of Darwin. A secret 2010 Dance Awards exclusive commission will be announced in the lead-up to the Awards which will feature stars from television and music theatre.

For dance lovers, a ticket to the Australian Dance Awards is a must.

Tickets start at $15 (for under 26s)

Book online at www.theartscentre.com.au

By phone on 1300 182 183

Or in person at the Arts Centre Box Office.

More information visit - www.australiandanceawards.net.au

Dance Academy has now officially launched on ABC1! Monday to Friday at 5:20pm and 5:50pm on ABC3.

Marko Panzic worked with the creative team on many episodes where his choreography was featured. This was an incredible experience for Marko to work with the amazing cast and crew. This show is set to be a hit of 2010.

For more information on the show visit the website below -  www.danceacademytheseries.com

Marko Panzic has been called in to choreograph and stage his tour in Melbourne City and Gold Coast this month!

Three dancers were hired - Kate Wormald (Assistant Choreographer), Andrew Deluna and Cory To’o. The dancers will perform an opening number, intermission and the Finale of the event. Also for the event models have been hired to work with Napoleon on his make-up trends for this month.

Marko has already completed the Sydney and Brisbane trends tour which featured Anthony Ikin and Loredo Malcolm.

“For many of the cast, this was their first professional performance, and Abbey’s hunch paid off in taking a chance on raw talent.”

“The highlight of Fame: The Musical is Kelley Abbey’s extravagant, culture-hopping choreography, performed with dynamism and grace. The dance draws inspiration from every corner of the globe: from the strength and delicacy of Talia Fowler’s classical ballet routines, to sharp urban break-dancing from Timomatic.

Some of the most effective and spectacular dance comes through big-scale chorus numbers: an elaborate Argentine tango that sees the whole stage surging to Latin rhythms, or the modern pop choreography made famous by the movie, complete with acid wash jeans and Bedazzled crops tops.” - The Age - Melbourne

“Director and choreographer Kelley Abbey has delivered her large cast with all the discipline and precision of Radio City Music Hall’s famous Rockettes and every dance piece is so finely honed that it has the improbable precision and perfection of a video clip.

Group numbers, such as the tango that opens the second act, are superbly delivered, as is the famous closing song from the film Fame, I’m Gonna Live Forever, which the band plays loudly enough to leave the ears of audience members ringing for days.” - The Australian

Image courtesy of www.eurovision.tv

Marko Panzic has been contracted to choreograph the A To Z Eurovision TV special which was pre-recorded on Friday 23rd of April. The show was filmed in Melbourne, featuring 6 professional Melbourne dancers, Meow Meow and Bjorn Again.

“This is a warm-up special for Eurovision Oslo 2010 – a 20 to 1 style show that plays the craziest, campest and most controversial moments of Eurovision with great guests and performers and our own Eurovision dancers”

The dancers included - Justin Anderson, Mitchell Fistrovic, Travis Kahn, Alice Powell, Beck Day and Natalie

A-Z Eurovision is hosted by Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang.

The show will be broadcast on SBS1 the Saturday before the main event in Norway.

Image courtesy of ten.com.au/dance

It was such exciting news to hear our cast of Fame was going to perform at So You Think You Can Dance grand final. Coming back to a show that has given me such a boost in my career and appear next to 7 other past contestants was a very special feeling. This is the 3rd Grand Final i have been a part of for SYTYCD, i have been very blessed to have been part of 3 seasons of SYTYCD. Each season has been a new and different feeling. 1st series as a contestant, 2nd serie’s as a choreographer and this 3rd season as a choreographer and to come back in the production of Fame the musical.

The section of Fame we performed was the opening of Act Two “Duende”. A fire inspired flamenco dance. It was cut short for SYTYCD it has a lot more passion and fire. This is one of my favorite sections in the whole production of Fame.

Working with Kelley Abbey and all the incredible dancers, singers, actors and musicians in the cast has given me a new breath of fresh air in my career. It has pushed me beyond belief and inspired me as a dancer and choreographer.

I am so thankful to SYTYCD for everything it has given to me as a dancer, choreographer and the dance community. I look back at the last three years and i feel such a growth as a person and artist.

If you missed the performance check it out on catch TV www.ten.com.au/dance

Or if you are in Melbourne get your tickets now to Fame the musical on at the Regent Theatre Melbourne.

Don’t miss this unbelievable production which Kelley Abbey has directed and choreographed.

www.famethemusical.com.au

Marko is an Ensemble member and dance captain for the show.

Don’t miss this amazing production!

Marko Panzic will be choreographing Chris Sorbello’s live 10 minute groundbreaking show. Featuring 5 hot dancers including Katie McMahon, Alicia Papadopoulos, Jess Bently, Melissa Lane and Briden Aspinal. Featuring the hit “So Lonely” this show is set to be a new look on live entertainment. The Jamfest tour will be touring to Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

2010’s first urban pop music tour will be here in April. The first artists to be announced for the inaugural JAMFEST tour features some of the world’s most popular artists today - AKON, KELLY ROWLAND, PITBULL, KERI HILSON and support from DJ Nino Brown and Chris Sorbello.

JAMFEST promises over 5 hours of non-stop hits and live music.

Akon performed for fans in Australia only 6 months ago - he got such a great response, and loved it so much that he’s coming back! Australian fans will also be the first in the world to see Akon’s brand new 90 minute live show performing all the hits we know and love including ‘Sexy Bitch’, ‘Lonely’, ‘Don’t Matter’.

Kelly Rowland is a multi talented singer/songwriter/TV host and actress who has achieved millions of album sales, smash records and accolades throughout her impressive career. Kelly is about to release her third solo album and is sure to deliver an amazing show for her Australian fans, including the smash single ‘When Love Takes Over’ (with David Guetta).

Australia just can’t seem to get enough of Pitbull! He is still enjoying chart success with ‘Hotel Room Service’ and ‘I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)’.

Australia’s Number One Hip Hop DJ, Nino Brown, is widely regarded, and respected as a true master of the turntable. This hip-hop star continues to prove that he’s earned his place in the ranks of Australia’s finest DJs.

This tour also introduces new Australian electro pop artist, Chris Sorbello, an artist that you’ll be hearing more from this year. Her debut single ‘So Lonely’ is slated for release in early April.

www.thejamfest.com

Marko has been selected as a Featured Choreographer on Ten’s hit reality TV show “So You Think You Can Dance”.

Check out Marko’s profile on the Ten website.

http://dance.ten.com.au/marko-panzic.htm

Top 20 show has kicked off! Marko Panzic was invited to choreograph week one.

Marko worked with top 20 contestants Heath & Jessica, with a lyrical jazz routine to Alicia Keys “Empire State Of Mind” Part II.

With great reviews from the judges and the Audience, Marko was thrilled with the couples performance and had an amazing time working on SYTYCD for the 3rd Season.