The Sydney Dance Festival returns with a bold programme of contemporary works from Australian and international choreographers this year.
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The Sydney Dance Festival launches next month with a programme of contemporary works that pushes the boundaries of movement and technology. The festival features performances across venues from the Sydney Opera House to smaller studios in Redfern and Newtown.
Headlining the festival is the Bangarra Dance Theatre, performing a new work that explores the connection between Aboriginal storytelling and contemporary movement. The company's artistic director has described the production as the most ambitious work in the company's thirty-year history.
The festival has attracted leading choreographers from Europe and Asia, including a Belgian company specialising in aerial dance and a Japanese ensemble blending traditional butoh with modern technique. According to the festival director, the international component has grown by 40 per cent since the festival's relaunch in 2023.
Tickets are available from forty-five dollars, with free community performances scheduled for the opening weekend. The Sydney Dance Festival website provides the full programme and booking information.
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