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Melanie 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...

Lucy Guerin's 'The Forest.' Photo by Gianna Rizzo.

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An 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...

Martin Hansen in 'Frankie.' Photo by Gregory Lorenzutti.

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Look 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...

Chunky Move's Sara Black in Gideon Obarzanek's 'Glow.'

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Pure 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...

Oona Doherty's 'Hard to be Soft.' Photo by Shannyn Higgins.

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Oona 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...

The Australian Ballet in Justin Peck's 'Copland Dance Episodes.' Photo by Sally Kaack.

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Spot 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...

Fran Diaz's 'The Mass Ornament.' Photo courtesy of Hessisches Staatsballet.

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What 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...

WINNDance Company in rehearsal. Photo by Siegersbusch.

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A 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...

RNZB Principal Kihiro Kusukami and First Artist Catarina Estévez Collins in Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Birthday Offering.' Photo by Ross Brown.

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New 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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Sydney 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...

Oli Mathiesen’s 'The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave.'

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Bodies under pressure: Christopher Gurusamy and Oli Mathiesen in Week 2 of INDance 2026

Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company, Sydney.8 May 2026. Week two of INDance 2026 at Sydney Dance Company offered two dramatically different performance...

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Emma Harrison and Jenni Large set a strong tone in Week 1 of INDance 2026

Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company, Sydney.2 May 2026. Week 1 of Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 INDance program, supported by The Neilson Foundation,...

The Australian Ballet's Davi Ramos. Photo by Pierre Toussaint.

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The Australian Ballet promotes Davi Ramos to principal artist during ‘Romeo and Juliet’ season

The Australian Ballet has promoted Davi Ramos to principal artist during his first season in the title role of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, with the announcement made...

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Queensland Ballet Announces ‘Bespoke’ 2026 Creative Artists

Queensland Ballet announced the creative artists selected to produce their own work for the annual Bespoke season. Choreographers, Claire Voss, Victor Zarallo...

Al Blackstone. Photo courtesy of Blackstone.

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Al Blackstone brings heart and storytelling to VDF 2026

Emmy Award–winning director, choreographer, and educator Al Blackstone is set to make his first visit to Australia for Victorian Dance Festival (VDF)...

The cast of 'The Prom.' Photo by Suzanne Gately.

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Bridging the Gap: How Nathan Wright Is Shaping Future Performers

For a performer thriving in a successful career overseas, it often takes a combination of circumstances to draw them back home –...

RNZB Principal Ana Gallardo Lobaina and former Artist Levi Teachout in 'Ultra Folly,' 2020. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand Dance News – April/May 2026

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) will host ENHANCE, a three-day recreational...

Kristy Ayre in Chunky Move's 'GLOW.' Photo by Rom Anthoni.

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Chunky Move: In the glow of the future

She says: “So many of my choices have been informed by the show, having embodied it for such a long time. But...

Sydney Dance Company in 'Love Lock.' Photo by Pedro Greig.

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Meet the three new company members of Sydney Dance Company 2026

Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 season is poised to be a landmark year, blending bold new works, a celebration of legacy, and the...

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Force Majeure Names Hip-Hop Pioneer Nick Power as New Artistic Director and CEO

Force Majeure is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Power as its new Artistic Director and CEO, marking a significant milestone...

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Rafael Bonachela to conclude tenure with Sydney Dance Company

Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela will conclude his tenure with Sydney Dance Company in 2028, following nearly two decades of transformative artistic leadership....