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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.

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Lucy Guerin reflects on a life in dance in *Place Dances*, marking her farewell as artistic director of Lucy Guerin Inc. Belle Beasley reviews this intimate performance at Buxton Contemporary.

Six queens, powerhouse vocals and infectious pop anthems: Six returns to Sydney with a stellar cast and plenty of reasons for a repeat visit.

Stuttgart Ballet returns to Australia with Marcia Haydée’s The Sleeping Beauty. Belle Beasley finds lavish design and technical precision that “converge to sublime effect”.

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Hugo Poulet reflects on developing a personal relationship with dance at Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year, and how seeing his peers find their artistic identities expanded his understanding of the art form.

The Australian Ballet soloist Katherine Sonnekus reflects on the resilience she developed during training, and why learning to work sustainably has been essential to her career.

Brazilian prima ballerina and choreographer Marcia Haydée’s Sleeping Beauty revives the Russian roots of the ballet for Melbourne audiences, writes Belle Beasley

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Suffering for Art

Josef Brown considers what human artists give of themselves to make their work, and why AI can reproduce its appearance without bearing its cost.

Athletistry founder Shane Wuerthner on navigating auditions

A practical, clear-eyed guide to building a dance career after full-time training, from redefining success to staying connected, creative and employable.