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Twofold is Now Officially Open

Dance 20 Sep, 2024

Twofold Sydney Dance Company The production crew are in the theatre, our dancers are prepping for dress rehearsals and final touches are being made to costumes and lighting – Twofold is now officially opens. From electrifying movement to deep emotional storytelling, each pie… Read Article

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

Twofold is Coming! Don’t Miss This Monumental Double Bill.

Dance 10 Aug, 2024

TwoFold Powerhouse Double Bill This September, Sydney Dance Company presents Twofold, a monumental double bill with the return of Rafael Bonachela’s celebrated Impermanence alongside the world premiere of Melanie Lane’s compelling new work, Love Lock. Showing from 18 – 28 S… Read Article

REVIEW | Arkadia

Reviews 9 Jun, 2024

Arkadia A Theatrical Triumph Blending Myth, Sci-Fi, and Contemporary Dance Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Melanie Lane’s latest production, Arkadia, is an exquisite dance opera that transcends traditional artistic boundaries. This a mythic dance-work, imagines life and afterlife i… Read Article

Interview with Melanie Lane – RISING 2024

Interviews 11 May, 2024

Rising Festival 2024 Australian/Javanese Choreographer and Performer Interview by Chris Duncan Melanie is an Australian/Javanese choreographer and performer. She has collaborated with artists from film, visual art, theatre and music, creating works that tread between perform… Read Article

Sydney Dance Company’s 2024 Season

Dance 7 Oct, 2023

Sydney Dance Company Feel The Pulse Sydney Dance Company, under the Artistic Direction of Rafael Bonachela, is thrilled to announce its 2024 Artistic Program, a year of dance that ignites the senses and showcases the Company’s breathtaking virtuosity and electrifying dynamism. Syd… Read Article

Four Australian Dance Makers Commissioned to Create Works for the 10th Anniversary of New Breed

Dance 22 Jul, 2023

New Breed 2023 Celebrating a Decade of Supporting the New Breed of Australian Choreographers With the support of Principal Partner The Balnaves Foundation, Sydney Dance Company and Carriageworks are pleased to announce the four Australian dance makers commissioned to crea… Read Article

Carriageworks Presents World Premiere of ‘Burrbgaja Yalirra 2

Dance 22 Apr, 2023

Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 Marrugeku, 21 – 29 April – A trilogy of new short works, Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 highlights trans-Indigenous and intercultural collaboration in contemporary dance –  Carriageworks, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary multi-ar… Read Article

REVIEW | FRAME A biennial of dance

Reviews 8 Apr, 2023

FRAME A biennial of dance A Collaborative and Transformative Dance Festival for Melbourne Reviewed by Brendan Daynes During the month of March, Melbourne’s art scene came together to celebrate and showcase dance in all its forms as part of FRAME: A biennial festival of dance tha… Read Article

Carriageworks Presents World Premiere of Burrbgaja Yalirra 2

Dance 11 Mar, 2023

Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 Marrugeku – A trilogy of new short works, Burrbgaja Yalirra 2 highlights trans-Indigenous and intercultural collaboration in contemporary dance –  Sydney, Australia: Carriageworks, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary multi-a… Read Article