FACEF’s Resonance Grants are expanding into performing arts for the first time, with an international jury and applications opening 17 August for projects connecting Australian and French artists.

The cancellation of Sydney seasons of Waitress and Beetlejuice has reached NSW Parliament, with an Upper House MP calling for government support for the musical theatre industry

Two acclaimed Australian dance artists are heading back to Western Australia to shape Co3’s future, succeeding inaugural Artistic Director Raewyn Hill after 12 years at the helm.

The longtime conductor steps into the role after nearly three decades with the company.

A record field of students, from Grade 2 through to Solo Seal, gathered in Adelaide for one of Australia’s longest-running RAD student events.

A two-month program of performances, workshops, archival displays and community events will honour four decades of creativity at the company’s Walsh Bay home.

The Japanese dancer arrives from Tulsa Ballet and will make his Queensland Ballet debut in Elegantly Wasted at HOTA in September.

Two young dancers claimed the 2026 Ballet Scholarships at the Sydney Opera House, while a returning champion completed a remarkable Junior-to-Senior progression and several finalists received major training opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

Seven young Australians are bound for London to compete at The Fonteyn 2026, continuing a strong recent national presence at the prestigious international competition.

Three world premieres by Raghav Handa, Jenni Large and Azzam Mohamed will sit alongside the Australian premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s landmark duet E2 7SD this September.

The landmark honour from La Biennale di Venezia recognises Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 37-year artistic and cultural legacy, making it the first Australian recipient and the first company to receive the award.

The Australian Ballet’s choreographic development program will return to Melbourne in September, presenting new works by six emerging dance-makers from within the company and the wider dance community.

The Townsville dance leader is one of only two people worldwide to receive the honour this year, recognising a career spanning performance, choreography, education and nearly seven decades of family legacy.

Created by former Australian Ballet dancer Garry Stocks, the contemporary tap work brings rhythm, classical movement and personal experience together at Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel.

The 19-year-old NSW dancer will represent Australia at the competition’s World Final in Zurich after winning a sold-out National Final at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

The Australian Ballet and Telstra are bringing workshops, rehearsals and live performance experiences to young dancers across four states and territories, with the outreach program visiting the Northern Territory for the first time.