Discover the stories behind the artists who perform on the Sydney Dance Company stage through four short films. Each dancer brings their story, their identity to every performance. See where their journey has taken them. Dancer Origins Ep 1: How we Started To Dance From first… Read more
Engage: The Company
Behind the Production Elements of ‘2 One Another’
“The intention of the production design of 2 One Another is to frame the action, while my intention as costume designer is to get out of the way of that action while simultaneously dressing it.” (Tony Assness) We had a brief chat with Production Designer… Read more
Inside the Music and Poetry for ‘2 One Another’
The score in 2 One Another is a journey in four movements, exploring the different emotive qualities that can surface when we relate to one another. It brings together a range of existing music with original composition by Nick Wales and the poetic phrases by Samuel… Read more
Into the Archives: A History of ‘2 One Another’
Rafael Bonachela‘s international masterpiece, 2 One Another, is returning to Sydney this October in celebration of its monumental 100th performance. This award-winning production first premiered in Sydney in March 2012. It was created over three months with Sydney Dance Company’s 16 dancers (see original cast here)… Read more
Inside Sydney Dance Company with Company Dancer Bernhard Knauer
I’m in my eighth year of being a dancer in the Company and would dare say that no year has been quite the same. Being part of Sydney Dance Company has given me a sense of purpose that I haven’t experienced before. My days start by… Read more
Pre-Professional Year 2017: Working with Lucas Jervies
“When you are asked to try everything you have ever done all at once, at first it seems like an impossible task with an unattainable outcome. However, handing over the task to your body in a movement stream of consciousness surprisingly opens up a world… Read more
PPY17: Transitioning from Dancer to Artist
Brad Carter is a Pre-Professional Year 2017 student. In this Q&A, he discusses how his ideas about contemporary dance have changed over the year. Why did you want to join Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year? I joined PPY to focus on making the transition from… Read more
Inside Sydney Dance Company with Company Dancer Janessa Dufty
Over eight years ago I walked into Sydney Dance Company with an open heart and open mind ready for anything. From my audition I was hooked, and it was in that very moment I knew my passion for dance was ignited even further. At Sydney Dance… Read more
Education Workshop Tour: On the Road with Teaching Artist Patricia Wood
Our professional teaching artists tour alongside the Company, bringing education workshops to schools and communities around Australia. In this interview, Teaching Artist Patricia Wood discusses her role, from observing the Company in rehearsal to teaching primary students repertoire and instilling them with confidence and creativity.… Read more
Q&A with Pre-Professional Year Course Director Linda Gamblin
In this Q&A, Pre-Professional Year Course Director Linda Gamblin discusses the importance of contemporary dance and what she looks for when auditioning students. Why are you so passionate about contemporary dance? I believe we need contemporary art to communicate and express ideas, hopes and frustrations,… Read more