ENCOUNTER SYDNEY

Spread out on the forecourt of Sydney Opera House, directed by Emma Saunders, ENCOUNTER SYDNEY explores the everyday extraordinariness and energy behind our next generation. In collaboration with a group of award-winning Australian artists, including writer Felicity Castagna, composers Amanda Brown (The Go-Betweens) and Jodi Phillis (The Clouds), a cast of ten dancers and words spoken by Warren Foster, ENCOUNTER SYDNEY explores the indomitable spirit of youth and the world they find themselves in. The riveting soundtrack to ENCOUNTER SYDNEY, is the original ENCOUNTER score performed and recorded by the musicians of the Western Sydney Youth Orchestra, conducted by James Pensini.

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May

Hailed as a ‘funny, feminist triumph’ (The Guardian) and earning multiple five-star reviews for its sold-out premiere season in Melbourne, the joyous My Brilliant Career now embarks on a limited, exclusive Australian tour.

DirtyFeet is pleased to share The Right Foot 2026, a free, inclusive dance workshop series for young people aged 16–30 with and without disabilities, is now open for registrations!

Three daring visions – one unforgettable ballet

June

A concentrated week of training for professional and early-career dancers aged 18+ ready to deepen their practice.

July

Mirror Mirror on the wall … who’s the fairest of them all?

Don’t miss this formative training opportunity for intermediate and advanced dancers aged 15–18.