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Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

University lecturer Rachael Gunn plans to let her "body take over" at the Oceania Breaking Championships as she puts her best foot forward for an Olympic tilt.

'Journey of human resilience' finds itself at the Opera

'Journey of human resilience' finds itself at the Opera

'Journey of human resilience' finds itself at the Opera

'Journey of human resilience' finds itself at the Opera

A Sting inspired dance theatre production on the issue of refugees will premiere at the Sydney Opera House as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.

Dancing in a world made for people six feet tall

Dancing in a world made for people six feet tall

Dancing in a world made for people six feet tall

Dancing in a world made for people six feet tall

Having spent a lifetime grappling with the idea that she doesn't fit in the world, short-statured dancer Leisa Prowd is taking to the stage to tell her story.

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Small green turtle inspires Bangarra child's play

Small green turtle inspires Bangarra child's play

Father-and-son duo Stephen Page and Hunter Page-Lochard have collaborated on Bangarra's first children's production, telling the journey of a small turtle.

Premiere performance tackles the grey zones of consent

Premiere performance tackles the grey zones of consent

A world premiere show at Sydney's Carriageworks uses dance and movement theatre to tackle the issue of consent.

Chunky Move dancers debut their most demanding work yet

Chunky Move dancers debut their most demanding work yet

Dance company Chunky Move is premiering 4/4, the most technically demanding work it has developed.

All-abilities dance company leaps at Opera House debut

All-abilities dance company leaps at Opera House debut

Restless Dance Theatre, a company of dancers with and without disabilities, will perform at the Sydney Opera House for the first time.

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Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Events are being held all around the country to mark NAIDOC Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme honours the roles of elders.

An ugly duckling's explosive take on Swan Lake

An ugly duckling's explosive take on Swan Lake

An ugly duckling's explosive take on Swan Lake

An ugly duckling's explosive take on Swan Lake

The world's best-known ballet will take on a new life as a chaotic display of acrobatics when a circus company Circa premieres its reimagining of Swan Lake.

Ballet dancers put foot down with rare action over pay

Ballet dancers put foot down with rare action over pay

Ballet dancers put foot down with rare action over pay

Ballet dancers put foot down with rare action over pay

The Australian Ballet will delay a performance in Melbourne in the first time dancers have taken industrial action in more than 20 years.

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Li Cunxin, the acclaimed ballet dancer and author of Mao’s Last Dancer, is retiring as artistic director of Queensland Ballet following ill health.

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