Dance

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...

Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) has announced its 2026 season, promising world-class performances across music, dance, and cultural programming. From iconic festivals to bold new works, MPAC continues to establish itself as a hub for creativity, connection,...

Sydney Dance Company’s celebrated New Breed program returns to Carriageworks for its twelfth and final season, presenting four world premieres and marking over a decade of pioneering opportunities for Australia’s emerging choreographers. Since its inception through the vision...

Natural Basic by Rebecca Jensen— Body as barometer Three dancers converge through clouds of thought and matter. Their movements register change like barometers — sensitive to pressure, to subtle shifts in metronome, to unseen forces acting upon them....

Every Wild Idea: Critical Path Turns 20 with a Free 3-Day Festival  Australia’s leading choreographic research centre Critical Path celebrates its 20th anniversary with Every Wild Idea, a free three-day festival of live performance, film, archives and creative experimentation from 14–16 November 2025 at the heritage-listed...