ABBA hits, live performance and a dance floor: Mamma Mia! The Party will make its Australian debut in Sydney in March 2027, bringing Björn Ulvaeus’ immersive theatrical dining experience to The Star.

From Lucette Aldous’ Don Quixote to a new Alice in Wonderland by Sarah Foster-Sproull, Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2027 season brings classical favourites, contemporary works and family adventures to stages across New Zealand.

NAISDA has named Tahni Froudist as its next Chief Executive Officer, as the First Nations dance and performing arts training organisation marks 50 years and prepares for a leadership transition.

Tharnpa, from the Northern Territory’s Daly/Thamarrurr region, has won the $25,000 top prize at DanceRites 2026, following two days of performances on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

World premieres by Dancenorth Australia and Larissa McGowan will join visiting companies TAO Dance Theater and Peeping Tom in Adelaide Festival’s 2027 dance program.

The end of a 15-year partnership comes as Haruhisa Handa continues his support for a regional festival led by former Opera Australia artistic director Lyndon Terracini.

Erin Clare, Nigel Huckle and Reuben Kaye will play Satine, Christian and Harold Zidler when the musical returns to the Sydney Lyric in March 2027.

International choreographers, a Marrugeku world premiere and free performances across the city feature in the 2027 program, with more than 10,000 A-reserve seats available for $49 across the festival.

Eighteen First Nations dance groups will compete across a free weekend of performances, with tributes to DanceRites founder Rhoda Roberts AO and an inaugural international cultural exchange.

Independent companies, regional ensembles and youth dance programs are among more than 350 artists and arts organisations taking part on 22 October.

A “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity: Dance Reflections brings 13 works to Sydney Festival, including international premieres, a new Marrugeku production, free performances and workshops.

Adam Elmes has been promoted to Soloist following The Australian Ballet’s New York season, with David Hallberg praising *“a sensitive artist of exceptional dedication”*.

More than 700 students will bring original choreography to Ausdance ACT’s Youth Dance Festival, exploring digital life and human connection through this year’s theme, The Metaverse.

The Australian Ballet was “welcomed rapturously, even wildly” on its New York return. Mark Kappel reports on Oscar, Seven Days and Pony Cam’s festival premiere.

New choreography, immersive staging and Australian performers feature in Magic Mike Live’s return, with Perth and Adelaide seasons announced for 2027.

West Australian Ballet’s 75th anniversary season is “a conversation across generations”, with a tribute to Kira Bousloff, premieres and a new home for Genesis.