Dance
Upcoming ballet and dance performances
Message In A Bottle
Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. Choreographed by powerhouse Kate Prince, this high energy production is inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including ‘Every Breath You Take’, ‘Roxanne’, ‘Walking On The Moon’ and more.
Chi Udaka
Chi Udaka is a kaleidoscope of sound and vision with taiko drums, shakuhachi flute, cello, classical Indian vocals and dance.
The Dream / Marguerite and Armand
A double bill from Frederick Ashton that will showcase the depth of the artists of The Australian Ballet. Featuring The Dream an airy, romantic homage to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Marguerite and Armand a tragic love affair of pure passion.
Hallberg in Conversation
Sit in as The Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David Hallberg talks with dancers and creatives about the process of preparing a ballet, the fascinating history of the art form and the fine detail of dance.
Bjelke-Petersen School of Physical Culture
2023 National Finals for Girls 13 - 30 from all over Australia who perform and compete for the national title of “Senior Grand Champion”.
Swan Lake
A dynamic new vision of a timeless classic. The centrepiece of The Australian Ballet's 60th anniversary celebrations that will redefine ballet history for future generations.
Behind the Scenes with The Australian Ballet
Watch from your theatre seat as the dancers go through their morning training routine, with commentary from The Australian Ballet’s artistic staff.
Malevo
Strap yourself in for this high energy, foot-stomping, and positively electrifying dance spectacular by Argentina’s greatest export Malevo. An exhilarating take on the traditional Argentine ‘Malambo’, the all-male troupe brings its blazing raw talent down under for their Australian debut.
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Seasons
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Bangarra is thrilled to return to the Sydney Opera House in 2023 with their production, Yuldea.
The Australian Ballet
Season 2023 marks 60 years of The Australian Ballet. Six decades of ambition, imagination and excellence that have shaped the company's identity, establishing their place as a jewel in this nation's artistic landscape.
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A tough nut to crack
How The Nutcracker cracked its way into the ultimate Christmas tradition.
Dancing to de-feet Parkinson’s
There’s still a lot that's unknown about Parkinson’s disease. But as research progresses, dance stands out as a form of exercise helping to control symptoms and giving strength to those living with the condition.
Canberra dancer wins female choreographic residency
Sydney Opera House, The Australian Ballet and Dance Australia join forces to bring women to centre stage.
A history of tap dancing
Leaping off tabletops and singing penguins: moments in the dance's rich history.
DanceRites Deadly Moments
For almost 10 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have travelled to Sydney to take part in Sydney Opera House’s various First Nations Festivals and our principal Festival now known as DanceRites.
Muggera Dance Party | From Our House To Yours
Hold your very own dance party with Daz and Jax Compton, stars of the popular TV show Move it Mob Style! Big and little kids alike are invited to learn contemporary Indigenous and hip-hop infused dance moves.