Supercell: Festival of Contemporary Dance

Venue:
Location: Brisbane (various locations)
21 Feb - 29 Jan, 2020
Web: https://supercelldancefestival.com/

Australian Dance Party

Australia’s premier festival of contemporary dance will take over Brisbane when it returns for its fourth year with a full city immersive showcase of art, creativity and storytelling; inviting people to discover, participate and connect.

Running from 21 to 29 February 2020, Supercell: Festival of Contemporary Dance will share its thought-provoking and innovative cultural showcase to the people of Brisbane as they take over iconic landscapes spanning workshops, talks, social gatherings and performances.

In 2020, Supercell is free to the public thanks to the generous support of Brisbane City Council. Spotlighting major home-grown and international dance companies including Gogi Dance Collective, Australian Dance Party, Källblad Byström, Bring A Plate and The Farm as well as interstate artists and emerging talent.

Festival Director Kate Usher said 2020’s theme ‘People and Planet’ focuses on the choices we make and our impact on the world around us, with the works encouraging audiences to reflect on what they value and where they place their intentions for humanities future.

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Level 5, 2 Kavanagh Street Southbank Lisa Bolte Dancers' Lounge | 18 Oct, 2025

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