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51Australian Dance ReviewsBangarra in ‘Sheltering’: What sustains us when connection is threatened
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House.3 June 2026. Marking 10 years since the passing of composer and Bangarra Musical Director David Page,...
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91Dance AdviceFull Time Dance 2027 – Auditions and Courses
Are you ready to take the next step in your dance training? Dance Informa’s helpful full time dance guide is being updated...
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82FeaturedMelanie Lane’s ‘Dream Swamp’: I dreamt I woke up in a swamp
Books, songs and shows for kids are nothing new. So too advertising and online strategies aimed at them. But contemporary dance? Although...
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123Australian Dance ReviewsAn edgy plunge into the undergrowth: Lucy Guerin’s ‘The Forest’
Union Theatre, Melbourne.4 June 2026. We have had a long, evolutionary relationship with forests. They have served as home, larder, and medicine...
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228Australian Dance ReviewsLook up, look beyond, look within: Martin Hansen’s ‘Frankie’ at RISING
Dancehouse, Melbourne.3 June 2026. Apologies, dear reader, but this review will not be a review. For the first two thirds of its...
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126Australian Dance ReviewsPure dance and profound investigation: Chunky Move’s ‘Glow’ at Australian Dance Biennale
Chunky Move Studio, Melbourne.May 28 2026. Are we truly in control, or simply being sold the idea that we are? Case in...
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94Australian Dance ReviewsOona Doherty’s ‘Hard to be Soft’: A Belfast Prayer
Merlyn Theatre, Melbourne.27 May 2026. Oona Doherty’s ugly/beautiful ode to the Ulster capital is one of the most affecting dance works I...
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105FeaturedGravity & Other Myths’ ‘LOUDER’: Bach does backflips
Even if we don’t care to admit it, we love our comfort zones. We silo them, guard them, sometimes jealously. Yet, we...
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135NewsLi Cunxin to reflect on his extraordinary journey at special ‘The Lucky Son’ event
Renowned ballet dancer and author Li Cunxin will appear in conversation with celebrated journalist and screenwriter Benjamin Law to celebrate the release...
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111EventsFull cast announced for ‘The Addams Family’ at Hayes Theatre
Joshua Robson Productions and their team behind the sell-out success of The Producers returns to conjure up another deliciously dark delight, bringing the Tony Award®-nominated...
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106FeaturedSpot the difference: The Australian Ballet’s Larissa Kiyoto-Ward takes on ‘Copland Dance Episodes’
Ballet is often regarded as a distinctly European artform. However, as it spread globally throughout the 20th century, it took root in...
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173FeaturedA dream come true: Australian dancers head to the Moulin Rouge
For many dancers, performing at the Moulin Rouge is the ultimate dream. In April 2026, Australians Isabella Gardner and Sarah White made...
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447FeaturedWhat lies underneath: Sydney Dance Company presents Fran Diaz’s ‘The Mass Ornament’
Berlin-based choreographer Fran Diaz is known for creating works that examine collectivity, power and the systems that shape human behaviour. For The...
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202FeaturedA new chapter for dance: WINNDance redefines artistic longevity
In an industry that has long celebrated youth as the pinnacle of artistic excellence, a bold new company is challenging the very...
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154FeaturedAmanda Va on representing Canberra at Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final
Amanda Va’s viral battle at Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 introduced millions to her effortless musicality and freestyle prowess. Ahead of this...
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67FeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – June/July 2026
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) has announced that Director Garry Trinder...
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127NewsOlivier Winner Nathaniel Parker cast as Henry Higgins in ‘My Fair Lady’
Producers Opera Australia and John Frost for Crossroads Live have announced that Olivier Award winner Nathaniel Parker will star as Professor Henry...
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108Featured‘Burn the Floor’ announces 28th anniversary tour across 16 Aussie cities
Burn the Floor has grown into a global phenomenon, selling more than four million tickets across theatres in over 30 countries. Highlights...
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118Events‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ confirmed for Sydney debut at Capitol Theatre in March 2027
Mrs. Doubtfire, the feelgood comedy musical based on the beloved film, will make its Sydney debut at the Capitol Theatre from March 2027....
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98Dance AdviceNew 2026 initiatives: expanding opportunities with the Rob Guest Endowment
Following the success of the Industry Audition Insights Workshops held in Sydney and Melbourne in 2025, the Rob Guest Endowment is convening new Industry...
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110EventsCartier takes centre stage at NGV Friday Nights
This winter, NGV Friday Nights celebrates 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces®: CARTIER, with late-night access to the exhibition and a specially curated program that transforms each week. Featuring live music residencies including Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s MSO+, Melbourne International Jazz...
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112NewsSydney Dance Company returns to the Sydney Opera House with ‘Engine’
Sydney Dance Company takes to Sydney Opera House with a high impact triple bill celebrating the strength, precision, and expressive power of...
