Dance
Franceska Mann. Photo: Van-Dyck Photographic Studio/Public Domain
June 19, 2026, 11:00 am
The ballerina who fought back at Auschwitz
Franceska Mann's act has since been recognised as one of the most remarkable individual acts of resistance during the Holocaust.
By AJN STAFF
Annalouise Paul dancing at the Nova Music Festival site. Photo: Amir Chodorov
March 25, 2026, 2:12 pm
We have danced again
On a whim, flamenco dancer Annalouise Paul found herself dancing at the Nova site, honouring the memories of the lives lost on October 7.
By Jessica Abelsohn
From left: Host Elijah Jacob, Danny Hochberg and Israel Consul-General Yaniv Revach.
February 26, 2026, 11:50 am
A Jewish Bollywood dance lesson
From Bollywood moves to Mumbai’s Rodef Shalom centenary, a journey through India’s Jewish story.
By Danny Hochberg
From Oded Ronen's dance work titled 'The Missings,' being performed in Ulm, Germany, March and April 2024. Photo: supplied/Times of Israel 
November 17, 2025, 2:43 pm
A dance of memory, protest and emotional resonance
Choreographer Oded Ronen brings movement shaped by history, activism and hope to Australia, sharing works born from both personal and national trauma.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Instagram
October 9, 2025, 10:02 am
Rituals and remembrance
'The reality is, you’re eating breakfast, and your father is dying. It’s absurd, and tender, at the same time. I wanted to capture that impossible duality.'
By AJN STAFF
Briana Cohen. Photo: supplied
May 8, 2025, 11:55 am
Explore, connect, and grow through dance
Dance artist Briana Cohen combines technical training with personal development, creating spaces where dancers can excel through mindset and movement.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Annalouise Paul. Photo: Martin Ollman
February 27, 2025, 8:57 am
The indomitable spirit of Jewish women
Chutzpah Girls is an empowering collection of stories, featuring Jewish women throughout the ages. Flamenco dancer, Annalouise Paul shares how it feels to be featured in the inspiring book.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Betty and Jacob Bloch in the Darlinghurst workshop.
December 9, 2022, 10:00 am
In the genes: celebrating with Bloch
Shoemaking has been in the Bloch family dating back to the 1770s. In the 1930s the artisan shoemakers found themselves in Australia when escaping rising antisemitism in Europe. This year, the family business celebrates 90 years of service to the Australian dance community. The Wilkenfeld family shares their story with Jessica Abelsohn.
By Jessica Abelsohn
The Wilds. Photo: Eugene Hyland
May 27, 2022, 10:30 am
Melbourne rises
A festival three years in the making, Rising will awaken Melbourne with a surge of art, music and performance. Co-artistic director Gideon Obarzanek shares how the festival came to be with The AJN.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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