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4 World Premieres by the Newest Choreographic Talent and Future of Australian Dance

Dance 7 Sep, 2024

New Breed Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks are pleased to announce the Australian dance makers commissioned to create world premiere performances for New Breed 2024, generously supported by The Balnaves Foundation. Presenting innova… Read Article

REVIEW | Plagiary

Reviews 1 Sep, 2024

Plagiary Plagiary Redefines Dance Through AI’s Creative Commands Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Plagiary is an innovative dance performance that challenges the conventional roles of choreographer and performer by placing an artificial intelligence (AI) in charge of the creat… Read Article

REVIEW | Wet Hard Long

Reviews 13 Jul, 2024

Wet Hard Long Captivates with Breathtaking Control and Thoughtful Design Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Wet Hard Long is an evocative and groundbreaking contemporary dance piece that seamlessly marries athleticism, artistry, and innovation. The production, which recently graced th… Read Article

REVIEW | One Single Action

Reviews 30 Jun, 2024

One Single Action A Masterpiece of Precision and Fluidity Reviewed by Brendan Daynes One Single Action, the latest creation from acclaimed choreographer Lucy Guerin, sees two dancers navigating a narrow path, moving fluidly between conflict and harmony This journey, brought to lif… Read Article

Interview with Lucy Guerin – RISING 2024

Interviews 12 May, 2024

Rising Festival 2024 Founder Lucy Guerin Inc Interview by Chris Duncan Award-winning choreographer Lucy Guerin was born in Adelaide, Australia, and graduated from the Centre for Performing Arts in 1982 before dancing with Russell Dumas (Dance Exchange) and Nanette Hassall (Dancew… Read Article

ADC’s THREE Returns with New Triple Bill

Dance 11 Feb, 2024

Three Australasian Dance Collective Australasian Dance Collective’s THREE returns in 2024 with a new triple bill showcasing three bold choreographic voices in a nexus of sound and performance. THREE will be presented as part of Brisbane Powerhouse’s OHM Festival from 20 to 23 March.… Read Article

Dance (Lens) 2023 Full Program & Screening Schedule Announced

Dance 27 Jun, 2023

The 2023 Dance (Lens) Festival July 13 – 31 2023 Dancehouse’s biennial festival of dance on screen returns 13-31 from July with 37 screendance works screened at Dancehouse and digitally on demand. The festival also includes live and online talks, and four workshops for screenda… Read Article

Choreographer Focus – Amber McCartney

Interviews 28 Jan, 2023

Interview with Amber McCartney Mona Foma Interview by Chris Duncan Amber McCartney is a Melbourne-based dancer and choreographer who will soon be presenting a unique choreographic piece at the Nolan Gallery, MONA in Hobart entitled BABY GIRL. This work is commissioned by Tasdance… Read Article