Hanne Larsen

So honored to have been “honored” at the @austtheatrefest on Monday. Congrats also to @ainsleymelham and @carmiedean (my newfound long-lost cousin!). I’m not good at being the center of attention, so I kind of pretended it wasn’t happening for the past few months, but the most wonderful group of friends rallied and showed up to support all the same - forever thankful! And while I did have to make a speech, @charlieehead performing a solo choreographed by @indiaminnie as a tribute said everything better than I ever could. And thank you to childhood friend @benjthestar for being my VIP intro guy! And while she’s not Australian, Canadian is pretty close … and DDF would never have happened without by awesome business partner Melanie who held down the fort at theater rehearsals so I could get away. A night to remember! 🇦🇺 🐨 🎭 💃🏼

First Mother’s Day without any of these monkeys at home. But so happy because they are all living their best lives where they are. 🩵💙🩷💛

Same, same, but different. Just a few years lapsed between the photos …

If it’s your birthday, I highly recommend suggesting a random trip to a different Australian city to see your favorite band with your favorite daughter, sister and high school bestie. I don’t recommend unpacking childhood trauma with your sister at the airport and missing your plane and screeching into the venue with three minutes before curtain up, but … well worth the trip from New York!

Flying 🇦🇺 visit! The Sydney & Melbourne photo dump. Family, friends, food, beaches … and promises to catch up with more people next time!

✨Honoree Announcement! 2026 Gala Honoree 💃Hanne Larsen ( @pinklaydee ), @downtowndancefactory 🇦🇺🇺🇸💃 📌Hanne Larsen is an Australian-born dance educator, arts leader, and Artistic Director based in New York City. Raised in Sydney, she trained extensively in ballet and jazz before completing a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) at the University of New South Wales, majoring in music with honours in theatre and film studies. Her academic work focused on equity and access in Australian arts funding. She also holds multiple professional qualifications in dance teaching and flute performance. Hanne began her career in arts administration with Arts Management Pty Ltd, working with leading organisations including Opera Australia, Musica Viva, the Adelaide Festival, and Australia’s state symphony orchestras, while also managing major national arts awards. Alongside this, she founded The Jazz Factory in Sydney, which grew from a small local program into a nationally recognised studio, with students progressing to major companies in Australia and internationally. In 2005, Hanne relocated to New York City, and in 2009 co-founded Downtown Dance Factory (DDF) in Tribeca. What began as a small program has grown into a thriving studio spanning 13,000 square feet, serving over 1,500 students annually and reaching more than 5,000 families over the past 16 years. As Artistic Director, Hanne oversees DDF’s artistic programming while teaching and choreographing for advanced students. The studio has received numerous accolades and its students have gone on to elite training institutions and professional careers. Hanne continues to foster an inclusive, high-level training environment, shaped by her Australian “give it a go” spirit and the scale of opportunity in New York City. Join us as we celebrate Ainsley and the incredible impact of Australian artists on the global stage. 🎭 Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2026 Spring Gala 📍The Players, Gramercy Park 🗓 Monday May 11, 2026 🎟 Tickets on sale at /2026gala #AusTheatreFestNYC #ATFGala #DowntownDanceFactory #Broadway #australianartists

✨Honoree Announcement! 2026 Gala Honoree Hanne Larsen, Downtown Dance Factory 🇦🇺🇺🇸💃 @downtowndancefactory @pinklaydee 📌Hanne Larsen is an Australian-born dance educator, arts leader, and Artistic Director based in New York City. Raised in Sydney, she trained extensively in ballet and jazz before completing a Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) at the University of New South Wales, majoring in music with honours in theatre and film studies. Her academic work focused on equity and access in Australian arts funding. She also holds multiple professional qualifications in dance teaching and flute performance. Hanne began her career in arts administration with Arts Management Pty Ltd, working with leading organisations including Opera Australia, Musica Viva, the Adelaide Festival, and Australia’s state symphony orchestras, while also managing major national arts awards. Alongside this, she founded The Jazz Factory in Sydney, which grew from a small local program into a nationally recognised studio, with students progressing to major companies in Australia and internationally. In 2005, Hanne relocated to New York City, and in 2009 co-founded Downtown Dance Factory (DDF) in Tribeca. What began as a small program has grown into a thriving studio spanning 13,000 square feet, serving over 1,500 students annually and reaching more than 5,000 families over the past 16 years. As Artistic Director, Hanne oversees DDF’s artistic programming while teaching and choreographing for advanced students. The studio has received numerous accolades and its students have gone on to elite training institutions and professional careers. Hanne continues to foster an inclusive, high-level training environment, shaped by her Australian “give it a go” spirit and the scale of opportunity in New York City. Join us as we celebrate Ainsley and the incredible impact of Australian artists on the global stage. 🎭 Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2026 Spring Gala 📍The Players, Gramercy Park 🗓 Monday May 11, 2026 🎟 Tickets on sale at /2026gala #AusTheatreFestNYC #ATFGala #DowntownDanceFactory #Broadway #australianartists

Uptown selfies and other stuff …

Stuttgart moments …

What a difference two days makes … Saturday vs Monday.

Can’t wait to see this one soon. Duet for @attticusdobbie and @mathilde.roberge , a new creation for them by @marcogoecke . Heading to Stuttgart and @gauthierdance next month. Can’t wait! 📸: @jeanettebakphotography

Ultimate Grand Supremes …