FOR many of us involved in the performing arts 2020 was a tough year. As one of the industries hit hardest by COVID-19 restrictions entire seasons were cancelled, with premieres postponed, rehearsals in the studio not possible and dancers (both students and professional) taking their classes at home.
Happily, 2021 is shaping up to be a much brighter year with dance companies returning to live performances right across Australia. Here are some of Dance Australia’s highlights and favourite picks of dance performances coming to a theatre near you. If you can, do support your favourite companies by purchasing tickets to their performances. And if you want to hear about upcoming shows and events throughout the year that are yet to be announced, hop online and subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter! https://www.danceaustralia.com.au/
Disclaimer: All information was supplied by the companies mentioned and correct at time of publication. Please check individual company websites for the latest up-to date performance details.
Australian Ballet
Summertime at the Ballet
The Australian Ballet returns to the stage with an outdoor gala at a new, unusual venue for the company – the Margaret Court Arena at the Australian Tennis Centre. There will, Tim Harbour’s , Steven Baynes’s , George Balanchine’s and , Rudolf Nureyev’s , Ronald Hynd’s and Lucas Jervies’ .
