Dance marathon: Australia's Festival of Perth keeps LDs on their toes

For three weeks each year, from late February to early March, the city of Perth in Western Australia enjoys more than just the heat and endless sunshine of a glorious summer. Residents and numerous visitors revel in one of the biggest arts events on the Australian calendar, the Festival of Perth.

This year marked the 47th in its history, and also the swan song of its director David Blenkinsop, who departed after 23 years at the helm. Irishman Sean Doran, responsible for steering the f