When the so-called "Aboriginal ballet" Corroboree premiered in Sydney in 1950, it was described as "a landmark in our cultural growth" — though its choreographer Rex Reid and composer John Antill were ...

"Dance music plays such an important role in Australian music culture," comments ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. By Lars Brandle BRISBANE, Australia — Australian dance music fans have two new charts to add ...

The line dance has been taught in Australian schools for almost 50 years – but where did it start? Now researchers have narrowed down their search For 50 years, Australian primary school students have ...

Season One launches in June with a triple bill Engine at the Sydney Opera House, bringing together the work of three extraordinary choreographers. Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela premieres The ...

Ausdance National announced in August that it will wind up after 45 years as a result of shrinking government funding that “put pressure on dwindling reserves and severely limited resources”. In ...

When The Australian Ballet was founded in 1962, its charter stated that, alongside international repertoire and visiting international choreographers, it must engage Australian choreographers and ...

The founder of Australian Dance Theatre Elizabeth Dalman has returned to help devise the company's next Adelaide Festival show. Dalman will draw on ADT's rich history, that includes turbulent social ...