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Place Dances by Lucy Guerin. Photo: Gianna Rizzo.
Interviews

Lucy Guerin reflects on 25 years in the independent dance sector: what’s different now?

As Lucy Guerin prepares to present her final work for her company this weekend, she talks to ArtsHub about her…

Roof Piece by Trisha Brown Dance Company (US). Photo: Vikky Sloviter Photography.
News

A global contemporary dance festival is about to land in Australia, and it's a big deal

Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels makes its Southern Hemisphere debut in January. Here's what you need to know.

Australian choreographer and former sheep farmer, Lewis Major enjoys a moment of calm in Scotland's Pentland Hills. Photo: Jane Hobson.
Interviews

From sheepshearing to the world stage: Lewis Major’s unlikely dance journey

Leading Australian choreographer Lewis Major is on a mission to make contemporary dance less intimidating.

The Farm's No One Gets Out of Here Alive. Photo: Billie Wilson Coffey.
Interviews

No One Gets Out of Here Alive dances with death: ‘We want it to go beyond words’

Playing Brisbane Festival and then Bleach Festival, No One Gets Out of Here Alive is a dance-theatre work about an…

[GAMEBOY] from choreographer Amy Zhang tours as part of ORBIT 2026. Photo: Supplied.
Industry News

New touring initiative ORBIT creates sustainable pathways for indie dance

Three major dance organisations join forces to tackle the touring barriers facing independent choreographers.

Amy Flannery. Photo: Teeclick.
News

Applause: arts prize winners and successes

This month, ArtsHub applauds the winners a $100,000 painting prize, an emerging art award, and more.

Stephanie Lake Company's Vista. Photo: Pippa Samaya.
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Vista by Stephanie Lake Company review: from monochrome to full colour

The latest work from Melbourne-based Stephanie Lake Company, Vista gives us one view of the vicissitudes of life… and then…

Maarung by Joel Bray, presented in Australasian Dance Collective's Three. Photo: David Kelly.
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Australasian Dance Collective review: 3 choreographers to watch

A signature Australasian Dance Collective event, Three showcases razor-sharp contemporary choreography and first-rate dancing.

Hair. Photo: Daniel Boud / Ben Fon.
Features

Sydney theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in July 2026

Sydney’s stages don’t slow down for the cold. Here are five productions worth braving the chill for this July.

Lucy Guerin. The choreographer stands thoughtfully, her hand under her chin, gazing into the distance.
Industry News

Choreographer Lucy Guerin to step down from Lucy Guerin Inc at end of 2026

Twenty-five years after founding her company, which has significantly enriched the Australian dance sector, Guerin is moving on.

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