Ausdance ACT is thrilled to present two exclusive masterclasses featuring leading soloists from the Victorian State Ballet, Michael Scott-Kahans and Grace Kefford, held right on the iconic stage of The Playhouse at Canberra Theatre Centre. These special sessions coincide perfectly with the Victorian State Ballet's highly anticipated return to Canberra for
Blockbuster superheroes, legendary rock icons and the world’s most beloved street artist will be celebrated in a groundbreaking dance work coming to Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC), March 27, 2026. Lighting the Dark, directed by Chris Dyke and commissioned by internationally-acclaimed contemporary dance company Dancenorth Australia, is
Embracing the Auckland waterfront as its stage, Rogue Chorus is ballet - but not as you know it. Choreographed by Jessie McCall alongside an exceptional cast of Tāmaki Makaurau dance practitioners, Rogue Chorus reimagines Movement of the Human’s Flamingo Scooter Ballet with a bold new twist. This renegade work collides contemporary dance with urban
Bangarra Dance Theatre has been recognised with the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in Dance by the Biennale Danza 2026, the dance division of La Biennale di Venezia, becoming the first Australians to receive the esteemed award since its inception. The Golden Lion acknowledges a lifetime body of work and artists who have transformed,
Applications are now open for the Victorian Dance Festival’s brand-new VDF Associates Program, launching in 2026. This program is designed to support the next generation of dance professionals, helping bridge the gap from training into the industry. It provides hands-on exposure to multiple facets of the professional dance world - including assisting,
A landmark partnership between The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre comes to life in Flora, a major new full-length work commissioned by The Australian Ballet and created by Mirning woman Frances Rings, Bangarra’s Artistic Director and Co-CEO. Flora will have its world premiere at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 12–21 March, before opening at
If you loved Relic, prepare to take your seat in the sky. Australasian Dance Collective’s Code of Conduct is an unmissable site-specific work, taking over Level 20 of Brisbane’s 300 George Street office tower from 19–28 March 2026. This darkly comic critique of ambition, exhaustion, and replaceability invites audiences into a world where canine obedience
On behalf of the Board of Co3, the Contemporary Dance Company of Western Australia, Chair Margrete Helgeby Chaney is pleased to announce that Mr Andrew Stephens and Ms Derry Simpson have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of the Board, following a vote of the Board on 17 February 2026. Ms Simpson is the CEO of Youth Focus and a champion for youth
Dancers, educators and dance professionals from across regional Victoria will gather in Castlemaine for a full day of movement, creativity and connection at the Regional Dance Summit on Sunday 22nd March, presented by Ausdance VIC and Movement Zone as part of the Castlemaine State Festival. The Regional Dance Summit is designed to bring Victoria’s
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, Dancenorth Australia balances a dynamic regional presence with a commitment to creating compelling contemporary dance that tours the globe. Dancenorth is thrilled to announce two opportunities for independent dance artists: their A.R.T. Program and Secondment Program. Dancenorth’s<br
Imagine a full day immersed with dance teachers, studio owners and industry leaders who live and breathe dance education, creativity and community.Vitality Dance Teacher Conference at VDF26, brought to you by Dancesurance, is Australia’s leading professional development experience for dance educators and studio owners - an event built around you and your
Applications are now open for ORBIT, a new touring program designed to launch independent dance works into the stratosphere. ORBIT is an innovative collaboration between three powerhouse organisations: Australian Dance Theatre (ADT), Dancehouse, and Sydney Dance Company. This pioneering initiative, supported by Creative Australia, is dedicated to
