Dance

Leading First Nations choreographer Peta Strachan brings her all-female Jannawi Dance Clan to the Sydney Opera House for the world premiere of Garrigarrang Badu as part of Sydney Festival 2026. Meaning “saltwater / freshwater” in the Dharug language,...

Bangarra Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet reunite for their fourth creative partnership, presenting Flora — a powerful new full-length work celebrating resilience, kinship, and the deep-rooted connection between Country and culture. This landmark production invites audiences on...

The Australian Ballet has announced its 2026 On Tour program, bringing the joy and artistry of ballet to regional communities across Australia from July to August 2026. In partnership with The Australian Ballet School and Principal Partner Telstra,...

The Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company (ACTC) is set to bring its acclaimed arena spectacular Mother Nature to Melbourne on 5 December, taking over The Plenary at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Direct from Adelaide, this groundbreaking production...

Award-winning choreographer Aakash Odedra returns to Australia with the internationally acclaimed Songs of the Bulbul, premiering at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse from 3–7 February 2026. Fresh from its Best Show Award win at the Edinburgh International Festival, this...

The Australian Ballet is entering a new era of artistic strength, announcing the appointment of ten exceptional dancers across multiple ranks. Curated by Artistic Director David Hallberg, the new cohort blends rising Australian talent, standout graduates from The...

Japan has written a defining chapter in breaking history, with B-Boy Issin and B-Girl Riko capturing both world titles at the Red Bull BC One 2025 World Final — the first time a single nation has swept the...

The Australian Ballet is extending its artistry far beyond the theatre, thanks to a powerful partnership with Qantas. Together, they have launched The Australian Ballet Boarding Pass, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bring world-class ballet experiences to high...

Sydney Dance Company’s landmark program New Breed returns to Carriageworks for its twelfth and final season — a closing chapter that honours one of Australia’s most influential platforms for emerging choreographers. Since its inception, New Breed has reshaped...

Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, is set to captivate audiences with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill touring nationally from May to July 2026. Featuring Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, this program honours Bangarra’s...