Dance

One of the stars of Prime Video's docuseries Dance Life is non-binary dancer Archer, who is creating her own space in the gendered world of dance.

A Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis means time is ticking for arts veteran Roz Hervey, making her determined to make memories whenever she can.

A troupe of children are rehearsing their performances ahead of a busy Lunar New Year.

Lion dances are a regular feature of Lunar New Year festivities, but this year there is increased demand for a more complex routine.

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Sydney is chock-full of art and culture right now, with festival shows being staged everywhere from the beach to basements to the best theatres. But how do you choose which to see? We've got some tips for you.

Former combat engineer James Wilfred-Derby is participating in the Ballet for Veterans and says it has had a profound impact on his mental health. 

Queensland Ballet dancers visiting Kokoda Barracks.

Veterans are swapping combat boots for ballet shoes as part of a new program aimed at helping improve their mental health.

After swapping a venue for an ocean-side park, these barefoot social dancers feel connected to the earth as research confirms such activities boost mood, foster social connection and improve mental health.

Leanne Benjamin grew up dancing in central Queensland before taking to the world stage, seeing decades of success. Now she's taking up the reins from long-time friend Li Cunxin as the new artistic director of the Queensland Ballet.

Before he became the legendary Mao's Last Dancer, Li Cunxin was a peasant boy in communist China with a burning desire to work harder than everyone else.

This week, singer Jessie Ware re-lit the disco fire in my soul enough to make me want to go out dancing. But where? There's no dance scene for women my age anymore – and maybe it's been ever thus, writes Virginia Trioli.

The largest celebration of Australia’s only national dance competition for Indigenous dance groups will take place this weekend at the Sydney Opera House. The Creator of Contemporary Art at the Opera House, Michael Do says audiences are thrilled to have the event back after pause during pandemic.

Australian Ballet artistic director David Hallberg has reinvented Swan Lake for a modern audiences.

Simon Ferguson wraps himself around a silver pole and performs a horizontal body ripple. As a male pole dancer, he's in the minority and attracts increased attention, but more men are taking up the sport.

The world's oldest ballerina Sydney woman Eileen Kramer has celebrated her 109th birthday.

Louis Armstrong was nice, and Ella Fitzgerald was not so nice, according to 109-year-old Eileen Kramer who is not planning on hanging up her dancing shoes.

Meet the teenage breakdancer who will be representing Australia when the athletic dance makes its debut at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Jeff Dunne has qualified to be one of only 16 breakers to compete at the Paris Olympics

Disappearing Cantonese dialects and centuries-old Vietnamese instruments feature alongside bilingual K-rap and punk Malaysian street art in a program that champions freedom of expression.

Dancers from the Victorian Ballet share tricks of the trade with Darwin's aspiring ballerinas.

Professional ballet has traditionally been a domain for the young, but retired dancers in their 40s, 50s and 60s are making a comeback.

"Dancing is ageless", says Diane Lucas, Grey Panthers dancer.

Young people living with disabilities make their debut at the first all-inclusive debutante ball, giving young debs with various abilities a chance to participate in their own, special event.