INDance

From 15-24 August, INDance will feature four independent dance works created and performed by independent Australian artists.

Taking place in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, this is a unique opportunity for you to witness diverse and innovative concepts that push the boundaries of dance and reflect the contemporary Australian landscape.

Supported by the Neilson Foundation, this short season will be curated by an independent panel lead by Sydney Dance Company’s Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela to provide independent artists the opportunity to reach new audiences.

Support Australian contemporary dance in this exciting program!

Works will be announced and tickets on sale in 2024.

Watch the 2023 trailer

Tickets and Packages

Tickets will go on sale soon.

You can choose performances across Week 1 (15-17 August) and/or Week 2 (22-24 August).

The more performances you see, the more you’ll save per ticket!

★★★★ “Fujimura’s work is frankly more thoughtful, accessible, and downright enjoyable than a lot of the modern dance that makes it to the Opera House. The finale, featuring Fujimura twirling joyously with a disco ball, has the audience loudly cheering him on.” — Sydney Morning Herald (INDance 2023 – HERE NOW by Ryuichi Fujimura)

★★★★ “Sheppard introduces a sense of intimacy by projecting family photos onto the set. We also hear voiceovers from the dancers explaining their own family or mob, in a way that makes kinship feel relatable. The poignancy is offset by Sheppard’s humour.” — Sydney Morning Herald (INDance 2023 – The Complication of Lyrebirds by Jasmin Sheppard)

“Fujimura’s work is very funny and poignant… A big shout-out to SDC for facilitating such an important program” — ABC Radio Sydney (INDance 2023)

“The dancers – all splendid – are like well-oiled machines… The set of walking and running patterns near the end of precipice (are) very finely constructed and elegant.” — Deborah Jones (INDance 2023 – precipice by Rachel Arianne Ogle)

“… a rare and vital opportunity for an independent dance maker to focus solely on the art of choreographing… Sydney’s dance culture benefits greatly from bringing fresh voices into the mix: exposing new styles, approaches, and ideas to foster a vibrant creative culture.” — Dance Australia (INDance 2023)

The Neilson Studio is Sydney Dance Company’s newest performance and theatre space located at our refurbished Wharf Studios at the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

There are many options for getting to Sydney Dance Company’s Wharf Studios:

Sydney Dance Company
Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point
NSW 2000

Public Transport
Public transport is the best way to get to the Wharf. You can arrive by train, bus or ferry.

Train
Sydney Dance Company is a 15 minute walk from Circular Quay train station and a 20 minute walk from Wynyard train station.

Bus services
Buses 324 and 325 run from the CBD to Dawes Point, with stops on Hickson Rd just outside Sydney Dance Company. For details please visit Transport NSW or telephone 131 500.

Parking at The Wharf
While on-street metered parking is available, we recommend parking at the following parking stations located nearby:
● Bond One​, 26 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
● Barangaroo Point, entry via Hickson Road
● Barangaroo Reserve, 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo

More Information

For more information about the Neilson Studio or Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Box Office via phone +61 2 9221 4811 or email at [email protected].