Four choreographers, four world premieres. This is the future of contemporary dance.
★★★★ “From sex and horror to romance and escapism: New Breed has it all” – Sydney Morning Herald (New Breed 2022)
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Info, Dates & Prices
Dates:
4 December – 14 December
Location:
Carriageworks
Principal Partner:
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings:
This production includes loud music with extreme shifts in volume and pitch, sudden loud noises, theatrical haze, strobe and strobe like lighting effects.
Duration:
Approximately 80 minutes
In 2024, we are delighted to celebrate the eleventh edition of New Breed 2024 at Carriageworks.
Leading the next generation of choreographic voices, this year’s program will feature works by:
Amber McCartney
Dean Elliott (Company dancer)
Piran Scott (Company dancer)
Siobhan McKenna
Supporting emerging Australian artists and the future of contemporary dance is at the core of everything that we do. With the unwavering support of The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed has seen 39 emerging dance artists present world premiere works on the Company since its inception.
Don’t miss the chance to see four more dynamic, vibrant and thrilling works grace the stage this December.
“New Breed is a wonderful way to showcase new work from emerging creators and embrace the new and different.” – Dance Informa (New Breed 2023)
WEEK ONE
Wednesday 4 December, 7.30pm – Opening Night
Thursday 5 December, 7.30pm
Friday 6 December, 7.30pm
Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm
WEEK TWO
Tuesday 10 December, 7.30pm – Next Gen Night (with post-show Q&A)
Wednesday 11 December, 7.30pm
Thursday 12 December, 7.30pm
Friday 13 December, 7.30pm
Saturday 14 December, 2.00pm & 7.30pm
Booking and exchange fees apply to all single ticket purchases. Become a subscriber and enjoy the benefits of no fees and 15% off tickets!
| Type | A Reserve | B Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $59 | $55 |
| Full Time Student | $57 | $53 |
| Pensioner | $57 | $53 |
| Senior | $57 | $53 |
| Unemployed | $57 | $53 |
| Under 30 | $47 | $43 |
| Under 20 | $35 | $35 |
| Groups of 8+ | $53.10 | $49.50 |
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, 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, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.
Meet the Choreographers
Dates:
4 December – 14 December
Location:
Carriageworks
Principal Partner:
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings:
This production includes loud music with extreme shifts in volume and pitch, sudden loud noises, theatrical haze, strobe and strobe like lighting effects.
Duration:
Approximately 80 minutes
Audience & Media
Dates:
4 December – 14 December
Location:
Carriageworks
Principal Partner:
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings:
This production includes loud music with extreme shifts in volume and pitch, sudden loud noises, theatrical haze, strobe and strobe like lighting effects.
Duration:
Approximately 80 minutes
2023
“New Breed is a wonderful way to showcase new work from emerging creators and embrace the new and different.” – Dance Informa (New Breed 2023)
2022
★★★★ “From sex and horror to romance and escapism: New Breed has it all” – Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “exhilarating contemporary dance” – Sydney Arts Guide
“I felt like I was watching the future of dance, nothing like I’d ever seen before” – Audience member
2021
“Choreography and storytelling are finely balanced to make an effective and moving work.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Given Unto Thee by Jasmin Sheppard)
“The moves are interesting, athletic and often original, enhanced by the amusing contrast of operatic arias to accompany them, no doubt another nudge at stereotypes.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Stereotipo Jacopo Grabar)
2020
“SDC’s dancers have re-emerged as technically stunning and emotionally compelling as ever, and this year’s New Breed presents fresh work from an importantly diverse range of Australian voices and backgrounds.” – Bachtrack
“Tackling vastly different subject matters, the works are immersive, full of risk and thoroughly enjoyable.” – Fjord Review
2019
★★★★ “Well worth seeing… Extraordinary… powerful… memorable” – The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “Full of a wonderful sense of adventure, but also with the choreographic and theatrical nous to pull off an eclectic and consistently satisfying night of dance.” – Timeout
★★★★ “The programs ends on a buzzing high; the world is on fire, but we still make art, and maybe that makes the art even more urgent, even more beautiful.” – Time Out
‘What a great night of dance: all of it brand spanking new, performed by some of the best movers on the planet and offered at $35 a ticket.’ – The Australian
★★★★ “Elastic dynamic dancing… a thrilling dance work flush with wit and invention” – Daily Review
“As the staging tips us to the edge of a precipice we are treated to some riveting moments of almost magically achieved movement. It is extraordinarily emotional.” – Artshub
Chair's Evening
Meet the artists at our Chair’s Evening
Join us for intimate Receptions during our Sydney seasons, hosted by Sydney Dance Company Chair of the Board, Emma-Jane Newton, and with insight into the works from the creative team. These are wonderful opportunities to get together with the Sydney Dance Company family over drinks and canapés, while sharing in the thrill of the season.
Chair’s Evening Dates
New Breed
Wednesday 11 December
6.30pm: Pre-show Reception at Carriageworks with Emma-Jane Newton and New Breed creatives Dean Elliott, Siobhan McKenna and Piran Scott.
7.30pm: Performance at Carriageworks
Tickets: $99 or $89
Ticket price includes the drinks and canapés Reception and your Premium seat in the theatre.
Info, Dates & Prices
Dates:
4 December – 14 December
Location:
Carriageworks
Principal Partner:
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings:
This production includes loud music with extreme shifts in volume and pitch, sudden loud noises, theatrical haze, strobe and strobe like lighting effects.
Duration:
Approximately 80 minutes
In 2024, we are delighted to celebrate the eleventh edition of New Breed 2024 at Carriageworks.
Leading the next generation of choreographic voices, this year’s program will feature works by:
Amber McCartney
Dean Elliott (Company dancer)
Piran Scott (Company dancer)
Siobhan McKenna
Supporting emerging Australian artists and the future of contemporary dance is at the core of everything that we do. With the unwavering support of The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed has seen 39 emerging dance artists present world premiere works on the Company since its inception.
Don’t miss the chance to see four more dynamic, vibrant and thrilling works grace the stage this December.
“New Breed is a wonderful way to showcase new work from emerging creators and embrace the new and different.” – Dance Informa (New Breed 2023)
WEEK ONE
Wednesday 4 December, 7.30pm – Opening Night
Thursday 5 December, 7.30pm
Friday 6 December, 7.30pm
Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm
WEEK TWO
Tuesday 10 December, 7.30pm – Next Gen Night (with post-show Q&A)
Wednesday 11 December, 7.30pm
Thursday 12 December, 7.30pm
Friday 13 December, 7.30pm
Saturday 14 December, 2.00pm & 7.30pm
Booking and exchange fees apply to all single ticket purchases. Become a subscriber and enjoy the benefits of no fees and 15% off tickets!
| Type: | Adult |
| A Reserve: | $59 |
| B Reserve: | $55 |
| Type: | Full Time Student |
| A Reserve: | $57 |
| B Reserve: | $53 |
| Type: | Pensioner |
| A Reserve: | $57 |
| B Reserve: | $53 |
| Type: | Senior |
| A Reserve: | $57 |
| B Reserve: | $53 |
| Type: | Unemployed |
| A Reserve: | $57 |
| B Reserve: | $53 |
| Type: | Under 30 |
| A Reserve: | $47 |
| B Reserve: | $43 |
| Type: | Under 20 |
| A Reserve: | $35 |
| B Reserve: | $35 |
| Type: | Groups of 8+ |
| A Reserve: | $53.10 |
| B Reserve: | $49.50 |
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, 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, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.
Meet the Choreographers
Dates:
4 December – 14 December
Location:
Carriageworks
Principal Partner:
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings:
This production includes loud music with extreme shifts in volume and pitch, sudden loud noises, theatrical haze, strobe and strobe like lighting effects.
Duration:
Approximately 80 minutes
Audience & Media
Dates:
4 December – 14 December
Location:
Carriageworks
Principal Partner:
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings:
This production includes loud music with extreme shifts in volume and pitch, sudden loud noises, theatrical haze, strobe and strobe like lighting effects.
Duration:
Approximately 80 minutes
2023
“New Breed is a wonderful way to showcase new work from emerging creators and embrace the new and different.” – Dance Informa (New Breed 2023)
2022
★★★★ “From sex and horror to romance and escapism: New Breed has it all” – Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “exhilarating contemporary dance” – Sydney Arts Guide
“I felt like I was watching the future of dance, nothing like I’d ever seen before” – Audience member
2021
“Choreography and storytelling are finely balanced to make an effective and moving work.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Given Unto Thee by Jasmin Sheppard)
“The moves are interesting, athletic and often original, enhanced by the amusing contrast of operatic arias to accompany them, no doubt another nudge at stereotypes.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Stereotipo Jacopo Grabar)
2020
“SDC’s dancers have re-emerged as technically stunning and emotionally compelling as ever, and this year’s New Breed presents fresh work from an importantly diverse range of Australian voices and backgrounds.” – Bachtrack
“Tackling vastly different subject matters, the works are immersive, full of risk and thoroughly enjoyable.” – Fjord Review
2019
★★★★ “Well worth seeing… Extraordinary… powerful… memorable” – The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “Full of a wonderful sense of adventure, but also with the choreographic and theatrical nous to pull off an eclectic and consistently satisfying night of dance.” – Timeout
★★★★ “The programs ends on a buzzing high; the world is on fire, but we still make art, and maybe that makes the art even more urgent, even more beautiful.” – Time Out
‘What a great night of dance: all of it brand spanking new, performed by some of the best movers on the planet and offered at $35 a ticket.’ – The Australian
★★★★ “Elastic dynamic dancing… a thrilling dance work flush with wit and invention” – Daily Review
“As the staging tips us to the edge of a precipice we are treated to some riveting moments of almost magically achieved movement. It is extraordinarily emotional.” – Artshub
Chair's Evening
Meet the artists at our Chair’s Evening
Join us for intimate Receptions during our Sydney seasons, hosted by Sydney Dance Company Chair of the Board, Emma-Jane Newton, and with insight into the works from the creative team. These are wonderful opportunities to get together with the Sydney Dance Company family over drinks and canapés, while sharing in the thrill of the season.
Chair’s Evening Dates
New Breed
Wednesday 11 December
6.30pm: Pre-show Reception at Carriageworks with Emma-Jane Newton and New Breed creatives Dean Elliott, Siobhan McKenna and Piran Scott.
7.30pm: Performance at Carriageworks
Tickets: $99 or $89
Ticket price includes the drinks and canapés Reception and your Premium seat in the theatre.