RAD Celebrates 90 Years in Australia

RISING unveils its first 2026 program announcement: The Royal Family Dance Crew will bring their high voltage showcase Defend the Throne to Hamer Hall on 7 June.

McDonald College appoints celebrated educator and choreographer BJ Rorke as Head of Dance for 2026, marking a poignant return for the former student.

Queensland Ballet dancers publicly appealed for federal funding parity on Nutcracker opening night, with their fast-growing petition igniting fresh debate about the future of arts support in Australia.

Queensland Ballet’s Nutcracker enchants Brisbane with whimsy, polish and standout performances, even amid funding concerns. A luminous seasonal tradition captured by reviewer Denise Richardson.

Dawn Jackson’s Pointe: Dancing On a Knife’s Edge traces Floeur Alder’s remarkable journey from violence to artistic rebirth with empathy, precision, and striking visual beauty.

A vibrant showcase of NZSD’s emerging artists, uniting classical finesse and contemporary power in two compelling programmes that reveal remarkable maturity, versatility and joy in performance.

A portrait of resilience, elegance and legacy.

Creative Director and Co-Owner of Tanya Pearson Academy

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Providing dancers, families and the community a sense of belonging and a shared purpose, Generate Dance works with students to build skills, confidence and creativity, writes Michelle Dursun

For Amy Tinning, distance is no barrier to dance, writes Michelle Dursun

Following Queensland Ballet’s recent premiere of Dangerous Liaisons, Professor Julie Robert explores how Laclos’ tale of seduction and scandal still offers sharp insights into performance and digital life today.