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Li 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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‘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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News

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...

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Beau Dean Riley Smith: inaugural recipient of Shaun Parker & Company’s $100,000 Choreographic Fellowship

The board of leading dance company Shaun Parker & Company (SP&Co) has announced the establishment of the Shaun Parker & Company Choreographic Fellowship supported by the Denise...

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Dance Advice

Queensland Ballet unveils unified training pathway at Thomas Dixon Centre

Queensland Ballet has announced the next evolution of its artist development programs. From 2027, all professional training programs will be based at...

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End 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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Co3 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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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...

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QPAC partners with Griffith University

If there is one thing that sits at the heart of QPAC it is creativity. Creativity fuels imagination, helps us understand the world around us and...

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BlakDance 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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The Australian Ballet School welcomes two new board directors

Following a strong response to their recent expression of interest process, The Australian Ballet School is delighted to welcome two exceptional leaders...

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Force 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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Honour Culture, Country and Community: DanceRites 2026 Registrations Now Open

Registrations have opened for DanceRites 2026, the ninth iteration of the national competition celebrating First Nations dance, music and culture. Taking place over...

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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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Sydney 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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Events

Star-Crossed Lovers Return: John Cranko’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Takes the Stage Again

At the heart of The Australian Ballet’s 2026 season, John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet returns in all its sweeping, devastating beauty. The familiar story becomes...

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Dance 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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Circus Oz unleashes high-flying mayhem and hilarious havoc at MICF 2026

Fresh from their holiday season on 42nd Street in New York City, Circus Oz returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with...

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Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia and The New Zealand Dance Company Come Together for Groundbreaking Triple-Bill

In a landmark trans-Tasman collaboration, Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia and The New Zealand Dance Company honour one of New Zealand’s most revered...

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Sydney Dance Company Welcomes Five Dancers to Its 2026 Ensemble

Sydney Dance Company announces five dancers to its Ensemble ahead of the 2026 performance season, bringing together new perspectives and a breadth...

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‘GUURANDA’ Travels to India in Landmark Australia–India Cultural Exchange

In March 2026, GUURANDA x KMMC will premiere in Chennai, marking a major international collaboration between Narungga/ Kaurna Artistic Director Jacob Boehme,...