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.

Lucinda Dunn will join The Australian Ballet School permanently in January 2027, calling the chance to help young dancers prepare for professional careers “incredibly rewarding work”.

Melanie Lane will lead Lucy Guerin Inc from January 2027, planning “a rigorous and adventurous program” as the company prepares for new leadership and a new name.

Chunky Move’s commissioning program returns with new works by Harrison Ritchie-Jones and Samakshi Sidhu, reviving a platform that supported some of Australian dance’s leading choreographers.

An Australian premiere, the music of INXS and a new ballet for young audiences feature in Queensland Ballet’s 2027 season, with productions travelling across the state.

“The dancing is exact and tender at once.” Luke Murphy’s Scorched Earth combines contemporary dance and psychological crime thriller in a compelling exploration of land and dispossession.

Ensemble dancers Felix Sampson and Michael Smith will succeed Kyle Page and Amber Haines at Dancenorth in March 2027, following the premiere of Galaxia.