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All posts tagged "Contemporary dance"
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24InterviewsLucy Guerin announces her departure from Lucy Guerin Inc
Acclaimed Australian dancer and choreographer Lucy Guerin AO has announced that she will step down as Artistic Director and CEO of Lucy...
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221Australian 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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185FeaturedMelanie 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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216Australian 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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182Australian 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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311FeaturedA 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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642FeaturedWhat 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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328FeaturedA 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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176FeaturedNew 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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203NewsSydney 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...
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143FeaturedEnd of a Landmark Era: Kyle Page and Amber Haines to Leave Dancenorth in 2027
Gurambilbarra (Townsville)-based contemporary dance company Dancenorth Australia will farewell its co-Artistic Directors, Kyle Page and Amber Haines, in 2027. After 11 years...
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417Australian Dance ReviewsEmma 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,...
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114FeaturedCo3 Contemporary Dance announces departure of founding Artistic Director Raewyn Hill
Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia has announced that, after 12 years of transformational artistic leadership, Raewyn Hill will step down as its inaugural...
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85FeaturedBlakDance sets course for strong leadership
BlakDance Australia announces the departure of Co-CEO and Business Director Kate Eltham, following her decision to step down from the role. Eltham...
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98FeaturedForce Majeure’s Executive Director Amy Morcom to Step Down
Force Majeure has announced that Executive Director Amy Morcom will step down in June after three and a half years in the...
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722FeaturedNew 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...
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726FeaturedChunky 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...
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537InterviewsNo limits: Erianthe Akaata’s journey across stage, screen, and beyond
Get to know dancer-singer-model-actor Erianthe Akaata! Can you introduce yourself and share how your journey in the industry began? “My name is...
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656FeaturedMeet 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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400FeaturedSpaces we dance with: Bangarra welcomes Maddison Fraser
There is a red continent between the Pilbara and Sydney Harbour. We may measure this distance in miles, or we may configure...
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496FeaturedForce 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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662InterviewsRafael 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....
