An industry briefing will unpack the Dance Industry Code of Practice, as a wider review examines how it responds to the working lives of dancers, teachers and choreographers.

Queensland Ballet has announced a leadership transition as it reviews the structure needed for its next phase.

The Fonteyn 2026 has concluded in London, with seven Australians among the international field. Alongside this year’s results, the RAD has announced a return to Singapore in 2027.

One Australian is among 81 young dancers selected for the Prix de Lausanne 2027. Meet the Sydney student preparing to join an international field in Switzerland.

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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.