Reviews

Reviewer Susan Bendall explores the daring ideas and diverse perspectives from five emerging choreographers in Stephanie Lake Company’s ESCALATOR 2025.

Three world premieres, a rich First Nations work, and bold collaborations — Bespoke 2024 thrills with innovation, writes Denise Richardson.

Gabriel Rogers reviews Ballet Theatre Queensland’s Cinderella, a polished, joy-filled production bursting with charm and stagecraft.

Denise Richardson reviews Queensland Ballet’s ambitious triple bill, set against a backdrop of change and challenge for the company.

Nina Levy reviews STRUT Dance and PICA’s Restore, a double bill that spans fierce physicality and meditative stillness.

Nina Levy reviews Co3’s “GATHERING.1” — a high-energy 10th anniversary event where performance meets party.

Australian Youth Ballet's Triple Bill: La Bayadère, Chaplin, & Viaje de Sueños impressed reviewer Geraldine Higginson. A youthful, polished performance.

Denise Richardson reviews Ballet Preljocaj's dystopian 'Swan Lake': a visually stunning reinterpretation exploring corporate greed and ecological decline.

Denise Richardson reviews ADC's well-curated 40th anniversary 'Blue' program, celebrating past, present & future with old, new, borrowed works.

Nina Levy reviews WAB's vibrant Don Quixote. Lucette Aldous's humorous, spirited take on the classic ballet endures through a dynamic performance.

Les Misérables hits the arena! Dive into our review for Dance Australia on this spectacular production: clever staging, on-stage orchestra, and a cast delivering powerful presence over traditional dance.

On opening night of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, the Australian Ballet gave a performance demonstrating the enduring power of this dramatic masterpiece, writes Daniel Gaudiello.

ADC's "Relic" defies expectations. A cyclone-delayed debut delivers powerful, immersive dance in a raw foundry. Mortality meets motocross in a visually stunning, hypnotic journey, writes Denise Richardson

Wellington audiences were treated to a diverse program of contemporary ballet, featuring everything from cheeky, jazz-inspired choreography to abstract, emotionally resonant pieces, in a unique collaboration between the RNZB and Scottish Ballet.

From Renaissance grandeur to heart-wrenching tragedy, Queensland Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet" is a feast for the eyes. Denise Richardson's review explores the breathtaking sets, costumes, and choreography.

Rocio Molina's flamenco shock, Pina Bausch's enduring power, and Charmatz's stark exploration. Adelaide Festival dance reviewed by Maggie Tonkin