Dance
Melbourne's majestic State Theatre set to reopen six months ahead of schedule
Home to opera and ballet, Arts Centre Melbourne’s famed State Theatre will reopen its doors in October 2026.
Iksha II review: myth made human at Seymour Centre
With brilliant dancers and bold ideas, Iksha II attempted to reframe the legendary figure of Ravana from The Ramayana.
Elastic Hearts review: pirouettes performed to Sia’s pop music
Sneakers replace pointe shoes in this joyful Sia-inspired dance spectacle from Queensland Ballet.
Sydney Festival 2026 celebrates 50 years of helping shape the city’s culture
Festival Director Kris Nelson discusses his inaugural Sydney Festival program, and looks to the future while celebrating the festival’s legacy.
Flesh Vessel, DanceX review: a cacophony of shared movements
A powerful 45-minute dance performance, DanceX reminds you of the body’s capacity for movement.
Prism review: Australian Ballet dancers shine in an electrifying triple bill
Prism features Jerome Robbins’ Glass Pieces, William Forsythe's adaptation of his Barre Project, and Stephanie Lake’s new work Seven Days.
IDEA’25: strengthening Sydney's contemporary dance sector
FORM Dance Projects’ second annual Independent Dance Exchange Australia is addressing critical gaps in dance development and presentation opportunities.
Dancenorth: 40 years of dancing on the shoulders of giants
Dancenorth Artistic Director reflects on four decades of contemporary dance-making in regional Queensland.
Tasmanian Live Performance Exchange to develop statewide strategic plan by and for the sector
The newly formed Tasmanian Live Performance Exchange will develop a 10-year strategic plan for the state’s performing arts sector, and…
The Unconformity: anything but usual - the intimate festival changing how we engage
The intimate and daring Tasmanian festival, The Unconformity announces its October program - and it's a cracker.