“Writhing on the floor and running in circles”
Even dancers find it hard to describe contemporary dance to people outside of it, says composer Fiona Hill. So how do you write music for it?
January 17, 2025
Australian Dance Theatre gets 60th birthday boost
Professor Ruth Rentschler commits to a $500,000 bequest on completing her eight-year tenure on the ADT board.
January 14, 2025
Review: AFTERWORLD (Dino Dimitriadis & Sydney Festival)
The recent death of Eileen Kramer, aged 110, adds further poignancy to a contemporary dance work inspired by ancient myth.
January 8, 2025
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December 20, 2024
Season Preview 2025: Opera and Dance
What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?
December 20, 2024
The January–February 2025 issue of Limelight is now available
A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2025; essential holiday listening; the must-see shows. Limelight is your ideal summer companion.
December 20, 2024
Bangarra Dance Theatre announces 2025 Russell Page Graduates
Roxie Syron and Eli Clarke the latest in the long and impressive line of dancers to take part in Bangarra's Russell Page Graduate Program.
December 13, 2024
‘Tis the season to be jolly: Christmas concerts in December 2024
All I want for Christmas is... a roundup of Australia's most festive musical offerings and shows this December.
December 11, 2024
Introducing the January–February 2025 issue of Limelight
A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2025; essential holiday listening; the must-see shows. Limelight is your ideal summer companion.
December 10, 2024
Review: The Lady of the Camellias (Shanghai Ballet, presented by Queensland Ballet)
Elegance in spades, but little electricity between the leads in this Shanghai Ballet showcase choreographed by Briton Derek Deane.
December 6, 2024
2024 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award announced
Coryphée artist Sara Andrlon has won this year's award, marking 40 years of partnership between The Australian Ballet and Telstra.
December 3, 2024
Review: The Nutcracker (The Australian Ballet)
It's time to pull the 'cracker, with Tchaikovsky, the art of classical dance and a swag of gorgeous tutus lighting up the revival of Peter Wright’s production.
December 2, 2024
Review: PIECES 2024 (Lucy Guerin Inc and UMAC)
Rising star Tra Mi Dinh makes the hit of the night in a trio of new contemporary dance works.
November 29, 2024