Chloe Munro, the former Chair of Lucy Guerin Inc, who died in June 2021, has left the Melbourne-based dance company a major bequest, with a large part of it going to independent dance artists.

Feras Shaheen, a Western Sydney street dancer and choreographer, has won the inaugural TEC award for emerging choreographers, an initiative from The Australian Ballet and its Principal Partner Telstra.

The Australian Ballet's new Artistic Director announces an exciting addition to the dance calendar, a festival called DanceX, which will bring together eight Australian dance companies.

A high-tech movement and sound installation that prioritises form over substance.

Actor/director Robyn Nevin, Australian Ballet ED Libby Christie, choreographer Lucy Guerin, theatre producer Christine Dunstan, philanthropist Simon Mordant and artist Vincent Namatjira are among those recognised.

An intricately composed dance work featuring an intelligent cast.

Liam Scarlett premieres a full-length Dangerous Liaisons, Bespoke creates contemporary dance for the digital ages, while several favourites return.

The choreographer didn’t have time for the plopping of elderly ladies as a child, opting instead for the Beatles and Australian punk. Nowadays it’s all about what allows her choreography to flourish.

Celebrating its 21st year, the nominations acknowledge a wide range of companies and individual artists from around the country.

In an industry dominated by women, few are rising to prominent positions of power.

Opera Australia was the biggest winner of the night taking home nine gongs, while My Fair Lady and Aladdin dominated the musical theatre category.

A top-notch, diverse line-up makes for a cracking start to this year's Adelaide Festival.