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All posts tagged "Contemporary dance"
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28FeaturedA 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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24FeaturedWhat 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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25FeaturedA 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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20NewsSydney 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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20FeaturedEnd 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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320Australian 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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15FeaturedCo3 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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11FeaturedBlakDance 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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13FeaturedForce 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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626FeaturedNew 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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634FeaturedChunky 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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465InterviewsNo 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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583FeaturedMeet 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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346FeaturedSpaces 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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407FeaturedForce 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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580InterviewsRafael 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....
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610FeaturedSydney Dance Company Presents ‘INDance’ for Independent Dance Makers
Sydney Dance Company’s INDance season returns this autumn, showcasing the independent choreographic voices shaping contemporary dance today. INDance sets the stage for four full-length works...
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813FeaturedDance Takes Over Melbourne: First Australian Dance Biennale Powers RISING 2026
Melbourne is set to pulse with extraordinary energy this winter as the inaugural Australian Dance Biennale joins RISING festival, transforming the city...
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682Australian Dance ReviewsGetting swept away: Hofesh Shechter Company in ‘Theatre of Dreams’
Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival.14 March 2026. At this year’s Adelaide Festival, Theatre of Dreams by the Hofesh Shechter Company arrived as a...
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592Australian Dance ReviewsThe many energies of life: Stephanie Lake’s ‘The Chronicles’
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival.12 March 2026. Award-winning Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake brings her bold and ambitious The Chronicles to the Adelaide Festival,...
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584InterviewsThe Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers unique training and opportunities, providing a pipeline of talent to the industry
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is helping shape the dance landscape in the UK and beyond. The opportunities students receive while...
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969Featured‘Signature Works’: The Australian Ballet preserves masterpieces and creates new ones
Ballet galas are often like a highlights reel – a chance to show off the most crowd-pleasing moments. Signature Works, assembled by...
