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1 2 y separately published work icon Soar : A Life Freed by Dance David McAllister , Amanda Dunn , Port Melbourne : Thames and Hudson , 2020 20767198 2020 single work autobiography

'From the backblocks of Perth to international stardom, this is a story of courage to fight against the odds for your passion and succeed.

'David McAllister has always belonged onstage. As the middle child in a Catholic family who knew nothing about dance, he watched himself twirl in the reflective glass of the TV and dreamed about becoming the next Rudolf Nureyev. As a little boy taking ballet lessons, he was mercilessly bullied. As a young man joining the ranks of The Australian Ballet, he worried that he would never play the prince because he lacked the height and lean limbs of a classical dancer. Every time he heard ‘no’, he simply did what he loved – danced.

'Sure enough, curtains rose for the unlikely prince: he represented Australia on the world stage; he became a principal dancer and performed his dream roles; he fell in love, onstage and off; and he enjoyed a twenty-year tenure as artistic director of The Australian Ballet, transforming it into one of the top flagship dance companies in the world.

'Fifty years since he stepped into his first ballet class, McAllister reflects on his dance journey, his relationships, embracing his sexuality, and the combination of talent, timing and sheer perseverance that gave rise to his transformative career.

'Includes 16 pages of colour photos from McAllister’s life and career.' (Publication summary)

1 An Author Walks into a Classroom … Amanda Dunn , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 22 November 2015; (p. 31)
1 Why Quality Local TV Drama Matters Amanda Dunn , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 22 June 2013; (p. 21)

— Review of The Time of Our Lives Kris Mrksa , Michael Miller , Ursula Cleary , Blake Ayshford , Judi McCrossin , 2013 series - publisher film/TV
1 The Good Life : Lunch with ... William McInnes Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work biography
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 8 December 2012; (p. 3) The Sydney Morning Herald , 8-9 December 2012; (p. 12-13)
1 Art Imitates Life as Morris Reflects on Her Rise Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 7 October 2012; (p. 78) The Sunday Age , 7 October 2012; (p. 14)
1 Whodunit Gets a Shot at TV Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 6 May 2012; (p. 8)
Dunn notes the commencement of shooting of a new ABC tele-movie based on Hume's novel
1 And Now for the Great Australian Novel Vanishing Trick Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 29 April 2012; (p. 9)
1 Losing Our Local Flavour Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 29 April 2012; (p. 9-10) The Sun-Herald , 29 April 2012; (p. 78-79)
'Australia boasts a rich and fascinating literary history but getting people interested - particularly younger readers, not to mention politicians and even some publishers - is proving a massive challenge...' (Editor's abstract: The Sun Herald 29 April 2012)
1 A Loss for Words : Winning Books Hit the Dust Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 29 April 2012; (p. 1-2)
1 University Slashes Australian Studies Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 19 February 2012; (p. 7)
1 Unis Embrace Local Classics, as a Matter of Course Amanda Dunn , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 29 January 2012; (p. 5)
Amanda Dunn canvasses responses to Michael Heyward's allegation (in 'Classics Going to Waste') that Australian universities are neglecting the teaching of the nation's literature.
1 The Matt in the Hat Amanda Dunn , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 11 July 2010; (p. 8-9)
1 In the Master's Footsteps Amanda Dunn , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 27 September 2009; (p. 17)
1 Woman's War is Never Done Amanda Dunn , 2006 single work biography
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 23 April 2006; (p. 15)
1 Funny That Amanda Dunn , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 27 November 2005; (p. 17-18)
An exploration of current (2005) Australian humour including discussion with writers John Marsden and Andy Griffiths.
1 Pointe of View of the Ballerina Who Raised the Barre Amanda Dunn , 2005 single work column
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 17 July 2005; (p. 7)
1 Friendship Rises Above the Challenges Amanda Dunn , 2005 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 1 October 2005; (p. 5)

— Review of Behind the Moon Hsu-Ming Teo , 2005 single work novel
1 Is Despair OK for Young Readers? Yes, Say Judges Amanda Dunn , 2002 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 17 August 2002; (p. 9)
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