2-Season Packages

2027 Subscriptions

24 June - 12 July 2026
Engine
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
3 - 20 September 2026
Current
Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company

2027. GO.

Repertoire Archive

2026

The Mass Ornament
Choreography / Fran Diaz
Thirteen minutes of non-stop, high-energy choreography, executed with mathematical precision.
Duration: 13 minutes
The Journey Itself Is Home
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
A choreographic meditation on movement and presence, set to music by Grammy Award–winning composer Bryce Dessner and inspired by the writings of 17th-century Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō.
Duration: 30 minutes

2025

Protected: From the horizon thereafter
Choreography / Ngaere Jenkins
In fern fringed bays I bathe in lakes surrounded by mountains standing as my tupuna (ancestors). An ode to the land we tenderly walked from, upon and will return to.
Duration: 11 minutes
Unungkati Yantatja – one with the other
Choreography / Stephen Page
Unungkati Yantatja – one with the other, brings together the powerful creative forces of Stephen Page, esteemed composer William Barton and Sydney Dance Company.
Duration: 42 minutes
Spell
Choreography / Rafael Bonachela
Five distinctive worlds, five powerful “spells,” each a vivid ritual that together create dance alchemy.
Duration: 27 minutes

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

Somewhere between ten and fourteen
Choreography / Tra Mi Dinh
Somewhere between ten and fourteen is a study on dusk, illuminating and indulging in the transient yet expansive moments between day and night.
Duration: 24 minutes
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]
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

Sydney 2027


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


2027. GO.

In 2027 Sydney Dance Company builds on its artistic legacy with a program that celebrates collaboration and the ever-evolving possibilities of contemporary dance. Across two major Sydney seasons, national and international touring, and a suite of programs supporting independent artists and emerging practitioners, the Company will present ambitious new work alongside celebrated repertoire.

2027 Sydney Seasons

Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027 | Bay 17, Carriageworks

Future Reverie launches Sydney Dance Company’s 2027 Season with an ambitious new work; an electric meeting of four choreographic forces: Richard Cilli, Antony Hamilton, Sela Vai and Charmene Yap. Presented at Carriageworks, Future Reverie is a heady ritual of joy; a hypnotic experience that brings together distinct visions, converging in a singular performance.

Driven by a pulsating electronic score by DJ Deepchild (Rick Bull), Future Reverie draws on the interplay between nostalgia, movement and euphoria. Presented in the round, the work features Sydney Dance Company’s full Ensemble alongside eight Pre-Professional Year students. The combination of the music, powerful choreography and striking lightscapes create an exhilarating experience that will make you move.

Wild Order
21 – 30 October 2027 | Roslyn Packer Theatre

Wild Order brings Sydney Dance Company back to the Roslyn Packer Theatre in October 2027 with a powerful mainstage season that celebrates both artistic legacy and the future of Australian contemporary dance. At its centre is the world premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s final major commission as Artistic Director, a landmark moment in the company’s history. Audiences will also experience the highly anticipated return of Melanie Lane’s acclaimed WOOF alongside Ngaere Jenkins’ From the horizon thereafter, making its mainstage debut after its original success through New Breed.

Uniting three distinct choreographic voices, Wild Order reflects the creative breadth and ambition that have defined Bonachela’s artistic leadership. His final major commission reunites longtime, award-winning collaborators Nick Wales, Damien Cooper and Kelsey Lee, creating a major new work for the company’s Ensemble. Together with WOOF and From the horizon thereafter, this compelling triple bill offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the artists, ideas and creative voices that have shaped Sydney Dance Company’s evolution and helped define a remarkable era of contemporary dance.

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Give the Gift of Dance

Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with our Performance Vouchers – valid to be used towards a 2027 Subscription Package!

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating someone to a night out, our vouchers offer the perfect way to enjoy world-class contemporary dance.

Redeemable for any of our seasons, these vouchers give your loved ones the freedom to choose a show and a time that suits them.

2-Season Subscription


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


2-Season Subscription

Save 15% off tickets to both Sydney seasons and enjoy a host of other amazing benefits.

2-Season Subscription Prices

Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027 | Bay 17, Carriageworks

All PerformancesPremiumA-ReserveB-Reserve
Adult$84.15$75.65$55.25
Concession*$84.15$56.95$48.45

Wild Order
21 – 30 October 2027 | Roslyn Packer Theatre

All PerformancePremiumA-ReserveB-Reserve
Adult$97.75$80.75$63.75
Concession*$97.75$69.70$55.25

*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.

Why Subscribe?

There are so many benefits available when you subscribe to Sydney Dance Company!

Best Seats   get to the best seats in the house, before anyone else.

15% Savings   save 15% on tickets and waive the $7 booking fee.

Fee-Free & Flexible   enjoy flexibility with no exchange fees if you need to change your booking.

Our Partners & Arts Community   receive exclusive offers from our industry friends, with discounts to exhibitions, performances, and special savings from partners like The Saturday Paper.

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for 2027 Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.

The only authorised ticket sellers for 2027 Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Carriageworks and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller) and the ticket holder may be refused admission to the event. For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, head to Live Performance Australia.

Chair's Evening Subscription


Season 1 – Future Reverie
Dates: 16 – 26 June 2027
Chair’s Evening: Thursday 17 June


Season 2 – Wild Order
Dates: 21 – 30 October 2027
Chair’s Evening: Friday 22 October

Meet the Artists at our Chair’s Evenings

Join us for an intimate reception during each of our Sydney seasons, hosted by Emma-Jane Newton, Chair of the Sydney Dance Company Board. This special event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the creative team, connect with the Sydney Dance Company community, and enjoy drinks and canapés with fellow supporters.

Receive a discount when you purchase a Chair’s Evening Subscription.
– Premium seat(s) in the theatre
– Invitation-only function with insights from the creative team over drinks and canapés

Chair's Evening Dates

Future Reverie Chair’s Evening: Thursday 17 June 2027
Carriageworks
Pre-show reception at 6.30pm
Performance at 7.30pm

Wild Order Chair’s Evening: Friday 22 October 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre
Pre-show reception at 6.30pm
Performance at 7.30pm

Chair's Evening Subscription Price
Chair's Evening Subscription$345.00 (save $29.00)

To talk about becoming more involved with the Sydney Dance Company family, please contact our Philanthropy Team on +61 2 9258 4882 or via email.

Reviews & Feedback


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


“To be able to witness the enormous talent of our local dancers, who are choreographed so beautifully by Rafael Bonachela, is truly awesome, it makes me proud to be an Australian.” – Subscriber

“We have subscribed for the past 42 years… This live connection and the care that you give to reaching for your audience is palpable. It’s beautiful, real and hugely enlivening.” – Michael P, Subscriber

“Make no mistake, this is a serious contemporary dance company with highly trained, versatile dancers that deserve a place on the world stage. Do not miss the chance to see this accomplished company that will no doubt take the world by storm.” – The Wonderful World of Dance

Venue Info


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


To book accessibility seating, or for information or assistance attending a performance, please contact our Box Office on 02 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.

Venue Visitor Information

 

Bay 17, Carriageworks
Roslyn Packer Theatre
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Sydney 2027


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


2027. GO.

In 2027 Sydney Dance Company builds on its artistic legacy with a program that celebrates collaboration and the ever-evolving possibilities of contemporary dance. Across two major Sydney seasons, national and international touring, and a suite of programs supporting independent artists and emerging practitioners, the Company will present ambitious new work alongside celebrated repertoire.

2027 Sydney Seasons

Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027 | Bay 17, Carriageworks

Future Reverie launches Sydney Dance Company’s 2027 Season with an ambitious new work; an electric meeting of four choreographic forces: Richard Cilli, Antony Hamilton, Sela Vai and Charmene Yap. Presented at Carriageworks, Future Reverie is a heady ritual of joy; a hypnotic experience that brings together distinct visions, converging in a singular performance.

Driven by a pulsating electronic score by DJ Deepchild (Rick Bull), Future Reverie draws on the interplay between nostalgia, movement and euphoria. Presented in the round, the work features Sydney Dance Company’s full Ensemble alongside eight Pre-Professional Year students. The combination of the music, powerful choreography and striking lightscapes create an exhilarating experience that will make you move.

Wild Order
21 – 30 October 2027 | Roslyn Packer Theatre

Wild Order brings Sydney Dance Company back to the Roslyn Packer Theatre in October 2027 with a powerful mainstage season that celebrates both artistic legacy and the future of Australian contemporary dance. At its centre is the world premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s final major commission as Artistic Director, a landmark moment in the company’s history. Audiences will also experience the highly anticipated return of Melanie Lane’s acclaimed WOOF alongside Ngaere Jenkins’ From the horizon thereafter, making its mainstage debut after its original success through New Breed.

Uniting three distinct choreographic voices, Wild Order reflects the creative breadth and ambition that have defined Bonachela’s artistic leadership. His final major commission reunites longtime, award-winning collaborators Nick Wales, Damien Cooper and Kelsey Lee, creating a major new work for the company’s Ensemble. Together with WOOF and From the horizon thereafter, this compelling triple bill offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the artists, ideas and creative voices that have shaped Sydney Dance Company’s evolution and helped define a remarkable era of contemporary dance.

Follow Us

Stay up to date with all the behind-the-scenes action via our eNewsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Give the Gift of Dance

Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with our Performance Vouchers – valid to be used towards a 2027 Subscription Package!

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating someone to a night out, our vouchers offer the perfect way to enjoy world-class contemporary dance.

Redeemable for any of our seasons, these vouchers give your loved ones the freedom to choose a show and a time that suits them.

+

2-Season Subscription


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


2-Season Subscription

Save 15% off tickets to both Sydney seasons and enjoy a host of other amazing benefits.

2-Season Subscription Prices

Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027 | Bay 17, Carriageworks

All Performances: Adult
Premium: $84.15
A-Reserve: $75.65
B-Reserve: $55.25
All Performances: Concession*
Premium: $84.15
A-Reserve: $56.95
B-Reserve: $48.45

Wild Order
21 – 30 October 2027 | Roslyn Packer Theatre

All Performance: Adult
Premium: $97.75
A-Reserve: $80.75
B-Reserve: $63.75
All Performance: Concession*
Premium: $97.75
A-Reserve: $69.70
B-Reserve: $55.25

*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.

Why Subscribe?

There are so many benefits available when you subscribe to Sydney Dance Company!

Best Seats   get to the best seats in the house, before anyone else.

15% Savings   save 15% on tickets and waive the $7 booking fee.

Fee-Free & Flexible   enjoy flexibility with no exchange fees if you need to change your booking.

Our Partners & Arts Community   receive exclusive offers from our industry friends, with discounts to exhibitions, performances, and special savings from partners like The Saturday Paper.

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for 2027 Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.

The only authorised ticket sellers for 2027 Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Carriageworks and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller) and the ticket holder may be refused admission to the event. For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, head to Live Performance Australia.

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Chair's Evening Subscription


Season 1 – Future Reverie
Dates: 16 – 26 June 2027
Chair’s Evening: Thursday 17 June


Season 2 – Wild Order
Dates: 21 – 30 October 2027
Chair’s Evening: Friday 22 October

Meet the Artists at our Chair’s Evenings

Join us for an intimate reception during each of our Sydney seasons, hosted by Emma-Jane Newton, Chair of the Sydney Dance Company Board. This special event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the creative team, connect with the Sydney Dance Company community, and enjoy drinks and canapés with fellow supporters.

Receive a discount when you purchase a Chair’s Evening Subscription.
– Premium seat(s) in the theatre
– Invitation-only function with insights from the creative team over drinks and canapés

Chair's Evening Dates

Future Reverie Chair’s Evening: Thursday 17 June 2027
Carriageworks
Pre-show reception at 6.30pm
Performance at 7.30pm

Wild Order Chair’s Evening: Friday 22 October 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre
Pre-show reception at 6.30pm
Performance at 7.30pm

Chair's Evening Subscription Price
Chair's Evening Subscription
$345.00 (save $29.00)

To talk about becoming more involved with the Sydney Dance Company family, please contact our Philanthropy Team on +61 2 9258 4882 or via email.

+

Reviews & Feedback


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


“To be able to witness the enormous talent of our local dancers, who are choreographed so beautifully by Rafael Bonachela, is truly awesome, it makes me proud to be an Australian.” – Subscriber

“We have subscribed for the past 42 years… This live connection and the care that you give to reaching for your audience is palpable. It’s beautiful, real and hugely enlivening.” – Michael P, Subscriber

“Make no mistake, this is a serious contemporary dance company with highly trained, versatile dancers that deserve a place on the world stage. Do not miss the chance to see this accomplished company that will no doubt take the world by storm.” – The Wonderful World of Dance

+

Venue Info


Future Reverie
16 – 26 June, 2027
Bay 17, Carriageworks


Wild Order
21 – 30 October, 2027
Roslyn Packer Theatre


To book accessibility seating, or for information or assistance attending a performance, please contact our Box Office on 02 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.

Venue Visitor Information

 

Bay 17, Carriageworks
Roslyn Packer Theatre