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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.

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.

Bangarra's Sheoak. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Sheltering review: a towering triptych of First Nations excellence

Bangarra Dance Theatre breathes new life into a trio of the company’s resounding works, casting them in a fresh light.

Edison Manuel as Hamlet in Queensland Ballet's Hamlet. Photo: David Kelly.
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Hamlet review: stunningly imaginative ballet

Queensland Ballet delivers a faithful narrative and highly-charged interpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet within a beautifully danced production.

The Shepherds. Photo: Tiffany Garvie.
Opinions & Analysis

First Nations dance – who inherits the future?

The recent Australian Dance Biennale has brought out critical questions about authority and leadership, argues Blakdance's Merindah Donnelly.

Dancenorth's RED was one of many works presented in Melbourne as part of the Australian Dance Biennale. Image: Supplied.
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Australian Dance Summit finds a sector at a crossroads

As part of the Australian Dance Biennale, the sector gathered to discuss what comes next.

contemporary dance: a photo of four dancers, three of whom are dressed in a bright red costume moving vigorously on stage against a black background. One of the four, a male dancer, is bare-chested and his head is covered with a drum (musical instrument). There is another drum on stage pictured at the of the photo.
Industry News

Profits or losses for contemporary dance companies: who’s in best and worst shape?

In lean times for the sector, contemporary dance companies are maintaining stability while some are securing partnerships to extend their…

Beau Dean Riley Smith is the inaugural recipient of the Shaun Parker & Company Choreographic Fellowship. Photo: Supplied.
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$100,000 dance fellowship announced by Shaun Parker & Company

Beau Dean Riley Smith is the inaugural recipient of the Shaun Parker & Company Choreographic Fellowship.

The Other Side of Me at Sydney Opera House. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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The Other Side of Me review: superb dance production is 'like riding a wave'

After debuting at the Darwin Festival, The Other Side of Me now travels to Sydney.

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