Hot Stuff: A journey through the elements

WINTON Dance Academy (WDA) students will perform their way through the four elements — fire, earth, water and air — at this year’s annual showcase, Press Play. WDA owner Tahlia Winton said her hip-hop, jazz and contemporary students have been excitedly preparing for months. “It’s quite a powerful performance, with messages centred around finding your […]

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