Performances

2020 Season Two

October 22 - November 1
Continuum
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
December 3 - December 13
New Breed
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

SEASON CANCELLED

ab [intra] “has to be seen to be believed” (The Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★).

Repertoire Archive

2024

Love Lock
Choreography / Melanie Lane
Inspired by the power of love stories, Melanie Lane’s bold new work Love Lock deconstructs love songs to create a folk dance that celebrates the fantasies and realities of love.
Duration: 25 minutes
momenta
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
A journey into the poetry and physicality of human bonds.
Duration: 75 minutes

2023

The Shell, A Ghost, The Host & The Lyrebird
Choreography / Marina Mascarell
This piece poses many questions: the body's meaning and its capacity to transform; the relationship with technology, and the connection with nature.
Duration: 26 minutes
I Am-Ness
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
I Am-ness calls for the convergence of the moving body and creative mind, charting a world in flux where simplicity dominates, and expectations are subverted.
Duration: 15 minutes
Somos
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Meaning “we are” in Spanish, Somos features a cascade of intimate solos, duets and trios with a distinct Spanish flavour.
Duration: 50 minutes

2022

Summer
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
An uplifting new work from Rafael Bonachela, capturing the lightness and positivity of new beginnings. With a score by Australian composer Kate Moore, recorded by the Australian String Quartet and striking costumes by the masters of colour Romance Was Born, Summer will have your spirits soaring.
Duration: 16 minutes
The Universe is Here
Choreography / Stephanie Lake
Fusing movement and music, The Universe is Here brings blistering light to the stage and a fizzing glimpse of a haunted dreamscape. Poetic, fresh and forceful, Stephanie Lake's work is intricate and dynamic dance that hits you in the solar plexus.
Duration: 35 minutes

2021

Impermanence
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
A visceral and thrilling exploration of the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation, this full-length work features a new score full of emotional power from Grammy Award-winning composer Bryce Dessner performed in association with the Australian String Quartet.
Duration: 65 minutes

2020

Cuatro
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Four dancers. Four musicians. Four Films.
Duration: 14 minutes

2019

Us 50
Choreography / Gideon Obarzanek
Us 50 is a grand-scale work by Gideon Obarzanek featuring 50 performers made up of past dancers that have graced our stage, current Company dancers, and members of our community.
Duration: 40 minutes
Neon Aether
Choreography / Gabrielle Nankivell
Gabrielle Nankivell’s premiere, Neon Aether, is a theatrical adventure into the infinite unknown. Inspired by science fiction and outer space, audiences will be transported into a vivid, ethereal world beyond the clouds.
Duration: 25 minutes
Cinco
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Be moved by a “dazzling technical display of flexibility” (★★★★, Sydney Morning Herald) in the world premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s Cinco. Watch “elastic dynamic dancing” (The Daily Telegraph) from our award-winning dancers, in delicate costumes by revered fashion designer Bianca Spender, set to Alberto Ginastera’s soaring String Quartet No.2.
Duration: 26 minutes

2018

ab [intra] – Contemporary Dance Work
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
ab [intra],​ meaning ‘from within’ in Latin is ‘an exploration of our primal instincts, our impulses and our visceral responses’, says choreographer Rafael Bonachela. From tenderness to turmoil, ​ab [intra]​ is a journey of intense human existence that will command your attention.
Duration: 70 minutes
Forever & Ever
Choreography / Antony Hamilton
Set to a sonically stimulating score by The Presets’ Julian Hamilton, Forever & Ever fuses together a killer mix of dance, techno, high fashion and vivid lighting to hypnotic effect.
Duration: 36 minutes

2017

Ocho
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Explosive and powerful, Ocho, is "sexy, athletic choreography…" (Time Out Sydney), showcasing the dancers' virtuosity. Fusing a brutalist industrial dreamscape with a surging electronic score by Nick Wales that features haunting vocals by Aboriginal singer ​Rrawun Maymuru​ of the Mangalili clan, ​Ocho explores​ the infinite connections that exist between us all.
Duration: 40 minutes
Full Moon
Choreography / Cheng Tsung-lung
Cheng Tsung-lung's Full Moon harnesses the power of the moon and the mythology and poetry of mankind to thrilling effect.
Duration: 38 minutes
WOOF
Choreography / Melanie Lane
WOOF​ generates variations of collective actions that speak from matters of the heart. In an imagined physical future, stealing from classical dances, romantic paintings and pop culture, a re-invention of community takes place. In dialogue with Clark’s bold musical score, ​WOOF​ relentlessly forges a duality of instability and empowerment, harnessing the fantasy of a post-human collective spirit.
Duration: 20 minutes

2016

Lux Tenebris
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Lux Tenebris​ explores light and darkness with fiercely physical movement and deep, electronic beats by composer Nick Wales.
Duration: 40 minutes

2015

Frame of Mind
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Frame of Mind features a dramatic contemporary-classical soundtrack by Bryce Dessner (from American hit rock band The National), recorded by San Francisco’s virtuosic Kronos Quartet. ​Frame of Mind w​on four Helpmann Awards in 2015 – Best Choreography, Best Dance Work, Best Male Dancer and Best Female Dancer – in its critically acclaimed premiere season.
Duration: 35 minutes

2014

Wildebeest
Choreography / Gabrielle Nankivell
Gabrielle Nankivell’s eloquent creation, Wildebeest, showcases the power of dancers as individuals and strength en masse. Moody and animalistic, it’s backed by a stormy and industrial score by Luke Smiles.
Duration: 30 minutes

2013

Emergence
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
From an inspired collaboration with composer Nick Wales  and internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko comes Emergence, a dance work by Rafael Bonachela featuring the alluring costume creations of Australian fashion designer Dion Lee.
Duration: 37 minutes

2012

2 One Another
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Crackling with exultant power and intricate physical conversation, a pulsing pixelated backdrop, baroque-meets-electronica soundtrack and fragments of poetry, 2 One Another is a bright hour of irrefutable sensuality, delivering a visceral charge that has rocked audiences the world over.
Duration: 65 minutes

2011

The Land of Yes and the Land of No
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Beautifully wrought from the world of signs and symbols in our everyday lives, Artistic Director Rafael Bonchela’s celebrated production has toured extensively in the UK, Europe and Australia since it first premiered at the Ludwigsburg Festival, Germany in 2009.
Duration: 70 minutes
LANDforms
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Born out of a creative concept devised by Rafael Bonachela and Ezio Bosso, LANDforms takes its inspiration from the landscape and the elements and their impact on the earth and the industrial landscape of cities.
Duration: minutes
Raw Models
Choreography / Jacopo Godani
Daring and sexy, Italy’s Jacopo Godani makes work that pushes the dancers to their limits. His first Australia work, Raw Models is set to a composition by German electronica duo 48 Nord.
Duration: 15 minutes

2010

6 Breaths
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Since the 2010 premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s award-winning 6 Breaths the work has toured to New York, London, Barcelona, the Venice Biennale in Italy and the prestigious Movimentos Festival in Germany. A symphony of dance, music by Italian composer Ezio Bosso and costume design by Josh Goot, this emotive work will take your breath away.
Duration: 40 minutes

COVID-19 Update

In light of Federal Government direction, Sydney Dance Company regretfully has had to cancel the Sydney season of ab [intra]. We greatly value and appreciate your support during these uncertain times and thank you for your patience and understanding of this situation. We are currently investigating the possibility of re-mounting this exciting program later in the year.

As we are a not-for-profit, your support of our work is needed more than ever. If you have a ticket for this season you may wish to consider donating its value as a tax-deductible gift to help ensure that we can continue in our commitment to a vibrant dance culture across Australia. We can also facilitate an exchange, credit or refund.

Information


Dates
19 — 22 August


Location
Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay


Date
29 August


Location
Sydney Coliseum Theatre


Rafael Bonachela’s ab [intra], acclaimed as “contemporary dance at its most evocative and beautiful” (Time Out ★★★★) returns for a very special encore season direct from a sell-out European tour in 2019.

ab [intra], meaning ‘from within’ in Latin is “an exploration of our primal instincts, our impulses and our visceral responses”, says choreographer Rafael Bonachela. From tenderness to turmoil, ab [intra] is a journey of intense human existence that will command your attention.

The music fuses lush cello with ambient electronica and the exquisite dancers occupy a visually arresting ethereal world. This is a ferociously physical and heartfelt piece which will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Don’t miss this electrifying journey showcasing Australia’s best contemporary dancers.

★★★★ “Bold… impressive athleticism and energy… has to be seen to be believed.”  The Sydney Morning Herald

Follow #2020SDC @SydneyDanceCo on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Dates & Prices


Dates
19 — 22 August


Location
Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay, Sydney


Dates
28 August


Location
Coliseum Theatre West HQ


Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay, Sydney
19 — 22 August

Sydney Coliseum Theatre West HQ
29 August

Subscribers save 15%
Single tickets from $35

Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay
Single
 Ticket Price (Per Season)

Adult (Fri – Sat Eve)
Premium $98.00
A Res $88.00
B Res $65.00
C Res $50.00

Adult (Weeknights & Matinee)
Premium $92.00
A Res $82.00
B Res $62.00
C Res $45.00

Conc (Fri – Sat Evening)
A Res $70.00
B Res $55.00
C Res $50.00

Conc (Weeknights & Matinee)
A Res $65.00
B Res $50.00
C Res $45.00

U30 Years (Tuesday – Thursday & Matinee)
A, B, C Res $35.00

U20 Years (Tuesday – Thursday)
A, B, C Res $25

Transaction fees apply
$5 online, $6.50 telephone

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller** for Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers** for Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Ticketmaster and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable.
**Please note, only authorised ticket seller purchases should be considered valid. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, the Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller). The new ticket holder may be refused admission to the event.
For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.

Creatives

ChoreographerNick Wales*
LightingDavid Fleischer

*Original compositions for ab [intra] by Nick Wales
Additional Music from Klatbune by Peteris Vasks, with permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agents for Schott Music Ltd of Mainz

Why Subscribe?

1. Best Seats – Enjoy priority booking so you can renew your favourite seats and book in your year of killer collaborations.

2. Best Price – Save 15% on tickets to Seasons One and Two.

3. Behind The Scenes Experiences – Experience the creative process and find out what life is like as a dancer.

4. Flexibility – No booking fee and unlimited free ticket exchanges.

2020 Subscriber Benefits

All 2020 Subscribers will be posted a subscription card that entitles them to the following benefits valid from 1 January until 31 December 2020. All promo codes and links required will be supplied with subscription cards and via email.

Unlimited FREE ticket exchanges with Sydney Dance Company ($5 fee waived).

Invitations to Sydney Dance Company behind the scenes events.

Free programs and monthly eNewsletter.

Save 10% on Sydney Dance Company dance wear launched in January 2019.

Sydney Dance Company Dance Classes
Art Gallery of NSW
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Dendy Cinemas
Griffin Theatre
Musica Viva
Opera Australia
Sofitel
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Theatre Company
Ventuno
Reciprocal
+

COVID-19 Update

In light of Federal Government direction, Sydney Dance Company regretfully has had to cancel the Sydney season of ab [intra]. We greatly value and appreciate your support during these uncertain times and thank you for your patience and understanding of this situation. We are currently investigating the possibility of re-mounting this exciting program later in the year.

As we are a not-for-profit, your support of our work is needed more than ever. If you have a ticket for this season you may wish to consider donating its value as a tax-deductible gift to help ensure that we can continue in our commitment to a vibrant dance culture across Australia. We can also facilitate an exchange, credit or refund.

+

Information


Dates
19 — 22 August


Location
Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay


Date
29 August


Location
Sydney Coliseum Theatre


Rafael Bonachela’s ab [intra], acclaimed as “contemporary dance at its most evocative and beautiful” (Time Out ★★★★) returns for a very special encore season direct from a sell-out European tour in 2019.

ab [intra], meaning ‘from within’ in Latin is “an exploration of our primal instincts, our impulses and our visceral responses”, says choreographer Rafael Bonachela. From tenderness to turmoil, ab [intra] is a journey of intense human existence that will command your attention.

The music fuses lush cello with ambient electronica and the exquisite dancers occupy a visually arresting ethereal world. This is a ferociously physical and heartfelt piece which will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Don’t miss this electrifying journey showcasing Australia’s best contemporary dancers.

★★★★ “Bold… impressive athleticism and energy… has to be seen to be believed.”  The Sydney Morning Herald

Follow #2020SDC @SydneyDanceCo on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

+

Dates & Prices


Dates
19 — 22 August


Location
Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay, Sydney


Dates
28 August


Location
Coliseum Theatre West HQ


Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay, Sydney
19 — 22 August

Sydney Coliseum Theatre West HQ
29 August

Subscribers save 15%
Single tickets from $35

Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay
Single
 Ticket Price (Per Season)

Adult (Fri – Sat Eve)
Premium $98.00
A Res $88.00
B Res $65.00
C Res $50.00

Adult (Weeknights & Matinee)
Premium $92.00
A Res $82.00
B Res $62.00
C Res $45.00

Conc (Fri – Sat Evening)
A Res $70.00
B Res $55.00
C Res $50.00

Conc (Weeknights & Matinee)
A Res $65.00
B Res $50.00
C Res $45.00

U30 Years (Tuesday – Thursday & Matinee)
A, B, C Res $35.00

U20 Years (Tuesday – Thursday)
A, B, C Res $25

Transaction fees apply
$5 online, $6.50 telephone

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller** for Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers** for Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Ticketmaster and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable.
**Please note, only authorised ticket seller purchases should be considered valid. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, the Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller). The new ticket holder may be refused admission to the event.
For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.

+

Creatives

ChoreographerNick Wales*
LightingDavid Fleischer

*Original compositions for ab [intra] by Nick Wales
Additional Music from Klatbune by Peteris Vasks, with permission of Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agents for Schott Music Ltd of Mainz

+

Why Subscribe?

1. Best Seats – Enjoy priority booking so you can renew your favourite seats and book in your year of killer collaborations.

2. Best Price – Save 15% on tickets to Seasons One and Two.

3. Behind The Scenes Experiences – Experience the creative process and find out what life is like as a dancer.

4. Flexibility – No booking fee and unlimited free ticket exchanges.

2020 Subscriber Benefits

All 2020 Subscribers will be posted a subscription card that entitles them to the following benefits valid from 1 January until 31 December 2020. All promo codes and links required will be supplied with subscription cards and via email.

Unlimited FREE ticket exchanges with Sydney Dance Company ($5 fee waived).

Invitations to Sydney Dance Company behind the scenes events.

Free programs and monthly eNewsletter.

Save 10% on Sydney Dance Company dance wear launched in January 2019.

Sydney Dance Company Dance Classes
Art Gallery of NSW
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Dendy Cinemas
Griffin Theatre
Musica Viva
Opera Australia
Sofitel
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Theatre Company
Ventuno
Reciprocal

Featuring works


ab [intra] – Contemporary Dance Work

Choreography

Rafael Bonachela

Duration

70 mins

First performed

2018

ab [intra],​ meaning ‘from within’ in Latin is ‘an exploration of our primal instincts, our impulses and our visceral responses’, says choreographer Rafael Bonachela. From tenderness to turmoil, ​ab [intra]​ is a journey of intense human existence that will command your attention.