All posts tagged "Contemporary dance"

The depth and beauty of ‘WICKED’ in its Australian tour

Lyric Theatre, Sydney.7 September 2023. Twenty years on from its Broadway premiere, WICKED has flown its way down-under once again, to delight...

Mitch Tambo with Lily Cornish, Julian Caillon, Lyu Masuda and Jorja Freeman of 'Burn the Floor'. Photo by Tim Carrafa.

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‘Walanbaa Yulu-Gi’ Burn the Floor: An electric celebration of dance

The Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney.13 August 2023. Sunday, 13th August 2023, was the final show for the tour of Burn the Floor (Walanbaa...

Caroline Bowditch teaching Creative Movers by Rambert Grades at Victorian Dance Festival 2023. Photo by Belinda Strodder.

Caroline Bowditch: Movement in the making

“How can you work with dance to explore what bodies are capable of?” With this question, Caroline Bowditch (dancer, choreographer and CEO...

Stephanie Lake's 'Manifesto'. Photo by Roy Van Der Vegt.

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Stephanie Lake’s dance sensation ‘Manifesto’ returns to Melbourne

Stephanie Lake’s explosive Manifesto is coming to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse from 25 – 28 October much to the delight of Melbourne audiences who may missed out on the...

Meet the choreographers of Sydney Dance Company’s ‘INDance’

Over two weekends in August, Sydney Dance Company and the Neilson Foundation will be supporting INDance, an independent dance program held in...

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Antony Hamilton’s ‘4/4’: Doing the math

4/4. It sounds like the simplest tempo. But what if there was a deeper dive? From his early days in the street scene to his present...

Sydney Dance Company New Breed 2023. Photo by Pedro Greig.

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New Breed 2023: Celebrating a decade of supporting new choreographers

With the support of Principal Partner The Balnaves Foundation, Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks are pleased to announce the four Australian dance makers commissioned to create works for this...

Stephanie Lake Company's 'ESCALATOR' program.

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Wildness, politics and humour: ‘ESCALATOR’ by Stephanie Lake Company

Known for distinct athleticism and precision, as well as striking choreographic images, Stephanie Lake is using her company to support the work...

NZDC in Eddie Elliott’s 'Uku - Behind the Canvas'. Photo by John McDermott.

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New Zealand Dance News – August/September 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The last quarter of the year sees preparations moving ahead for the New...

Restless Dance Theatre's Madalene Macera, Charlie Wilkins and Bhodi Hudson in 'Exposed'. Photo by Roy Vandervegt.

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Restless Dance Theatre debuts at Sydney Opera House

In its Sydney Opera House debut, Australia’s leading inclusive dance theatre company, Restless Dance Theatre, will present its acclaimed new work Exposed – in the Studio from...

Allie Graham in 'Aida'. Photo by Prudence Upton.

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Allie Graham: Dutiful maiden and fierce warrior in ‘Aida’

Opera Australia is returning to Sydney Opera House with a lavish production of Aida. This production is directed and choreographed by Davide...

Hofesh Shechter's 'Political Mother'. Photo by Boshua.

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Dance Teacher Resources

What is contemporary dance? Insight from world-famous choreographers

Dance Informa had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brains of three world-renowned contemporary choreographers. Learn what Hofesh Shechter, Franck Chartier and...

RNZB in 'Serenade' as part of 'Lightscapes'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – June/July 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new...

NAISDA's 'ATI'. Photo by Travis De Vries, courtesy of NAISDA.

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Carriageworks announces winter dance season with new works

This winter Carriageworks, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary multi-arts organisations, will present a compelling line-up of major new dance works and an...

Dancers of The Australian Ballet and Australian Dance Theatre in Daniel Riley's 'THE HUM'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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The Australian Ballet’s ‘Identity’: Celebrating 60 years of culture, community and creative collaboration

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.2 May 2023. On 2 May, the Sydney Opera House foyer was buzzing with anticipation for the opening night...

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London Youth Games collaborates with Rambert Grades

London Youth Games and Rambert Grades are delighted to introduce a new collaboration which celebrates dance across a two-day sporting event at...

Dragonfly Dance in 'Midnight at the Blue Star'. Photo courtesy of Jo McDonald.

Dragonfly Dance presents ‘Midnight at the Blue Star’ at Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival

Dragonfly Dance, an Adelaide-based adult dance company that values diversity in age and body shape amongst its dancers, is proud to present...

Marrugeku's 'Burrbgaja Yalirra 2' artists Ses Bero and Stanley Nalo. Photo by Leila Bouchet.

Carriageworks presents world premiere of Marrugeku’s ‘Burrbgaja Yalirra 2’

Carriageworks, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary multi-arts organisations, has announced the world premiere of new dance work Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 presented from 21 –...

Lucy Guerin Inc's 'NEWRETRO'. Photo by Gregory Lorenzutti.

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