contemporary dance
Vale Eileen Kramer
The iconic Australian dancer and choreographer has died aged 110.
Vale Roz Hervey
Beloved by the Australian arts sector, Hervey chose to leave this life with dignity, on her own terms and surrounded…
Stephen Page and William Barton collaborate for Sydney Dance Company’s 2025 season
The fruits of Sydney Dance Company’s annual New Breed showcase of emerging choreographic talent, as well as new works by…
Artists respond to bullying accusations against international director
A statement from an esteemed choreographer in response to bullying accusations has sparked conversations about changing directorial practices in the…
Dance review: Oscar, Regent Theatre
The life, loves and legend of Oscar Wilde take centre stage in the world premiere of the first full-length ballet…
Festival review: Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show, South Bank Piazza
This semi-autobiographical stage show exploring the French fashion designer’s life and career is visually splendid but, ironically, lacking in theatrical…
Festival review: Volcano, Brisbane Powerhouse
On a glassed-in stage, two men reenact their memories in an endless loop – but what if those memories aren’t…
Performance review: Gurr Era Op, RISING Festival, Arts House
Torres Strait Islander women confront the devastation of climate change and battle the rising tide.
Dance review: Nocturnal, Subiaco Arts Centre
Four performers plumb the depths of mind and body through states of darkness in this contemporary dance work.
Dance review: Arkadia, RISING Festival, The Substation
An imaginative dance opera by choreographer Melanie Lane.