Louise Bezzina will mark her final festival as Artistic Director with a monumental performance of Verdi’s Requiem, a drive-in dance work, a ship that doubles as a musical instrument – and 180 fitness balls on the beach.

Emotional desolation conveyed by the dancers in an exhausting, relentless piece.

A compulsive piece of edgy dance, stunningly performed.

The dance company’s 30th anniversary season will see it embark on its most ambitious national tour yet.

Due to a medical issue, Graeme Murphy is unable to create his new ballet for this year’s Australian Ballet season.

The renowned Russian ballet company will perform Spartacus and Jewels at QPAC in June and July.

Israel’s L-E-V Dance Company is performing a double bill called Love Cycle at the Sydney Opera House. Sharon Eyal explains the shows and her company.

We reveal our 2018 Artists of the Year. Other features include The Magic Flute, Meryl Tankard's Two Feet and Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at 30.

Inside this issue: 2018 Artists of the Year, The Magic Flute, Meryl Tankard's Two Feet, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at 30, Leonardo Da Vinci 500.

Acclaimed choreographer Antony Hamilton takes the reins in February, having also been appointed joint CEO alongside Kristy Ayre.

The production is beginning to show its age, but the dancers bring it to life with joyous exuberance.

Amy Hollingsworth will take up the position in January, with plans to increase collaborative opportunities, and expand EDC’s educational work.