Overview
Sydney Opera House, in partnership with Sony, presents Spring Dance – a celebration of all that’s thrilling about dance. Four weeks of exceptional artistry, athleticism and grace from some of the most exciting choreographers and performers working across the globe.
The season features the finest in flamenco, free films on the forecourt, a global dance competition, free artist talks and a program of five cutting-edge contemporary performances.
All tickets for the contemporary program are $25*
To view the full program and to book, click on the SEASON tab above.
FREE GLASS OF WINE
Show your ticket for any Spring Dance event at Young Alfred in Customs House, and receive a free glass of selected Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc with each main meal. Terms & Conditions apply.
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*Transaction fee of $5 to $8.50 applies for all ticket bookings
SEASON
ONLINE DANCE COMPETITION
MyMutation
Entries open 13 Jul / Entries close 10 Aug / Competition runs till 8 Sept
The online dance competition that gives you the chance to perform live at Sydney Opera House.
CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM
Tickets on sale 18 July!
FLAMENCO IN THE CONCERT HALL
Eva Yerbabuena
27-30 Aug
The world’s greatest flamenco dancer returns with a masterpiece of breathtaking solos.
Lucy Guerin: Untrained 2-5 Sept
Two trained dancers and two visual artists with no dance experience are juxtaposed in a courageous and hilarious performance.
New Breed: Sydney Dance Company and Australian Dance Theatre 9-12 Sept
Uncovering the stars of the future. Emerging choreographers from Australia’s premier dance companies present four new works.
Hiroaki Umeda
16-19 Sept
Internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Hiroaki Umeda presents his street dance inspired moves amid dramatic lighting, flashing cyber-imagery and crackling digital soundscapes.
Meryl Tankard's The Oracle
16-20 Sept
A thrilling new work from internationally renowned choreographer Meryl Tankard – performed by dance phenomenon Paul White.
My Mutation Live
26 & 27 Sept
The Studio goes into ‘club mode’ with a line-up of special guests as the MyMutation online competition winner performs a number created by Kelley Abbey. This is your chance to dance!
DANCE ON FILM: FREE ON THE FORECOURT
Swing Time (starring Fred and Ginger) 11 Sept
West Side Story 12 Sept
Fame 13 Sept
David McAllister (Artistic Director, The Australia Ballet) presents his dance film favourites over three nights on the Sydney Opera House forecourt, with pre-screening entertainment.
FREE ARTIST TALKS
Untrained
3 Sept
A post-show Q&A with Lucy Guerin and the cast of Untrained.
Stephen Page, Bangarra Dance Theatre
6 Sept
The Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre looks back at the 20 year history of one of Australia’s most acclaimed dance companies, showing highlights from their repertoire.
New Breed
12 Sept
A Post show Q&A with New Breed choreographers and Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company.
Meryl Tankard: The Choreographer
20 Sept
Meryl Tankard talks about her life and career showing footage of highlights from her extraordinary body of work.