2026 Education Brochure by SydneyDanceCompany

2026 Education Program

Welcome

Welcome to Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 Education Program!

We’re thrilled to share the many exciting ways young people can engage with us in 2026.

Whether it’s the thrill of moving in a dance workshop, the anticipation of watching a performance unfold on stage, the hands-on creativity of our curriculumlinked resource packs, or the flexibility of our virtual programs — there are countless opportunities for students to connect, create and be inspired.

At Sydney Dance Company we believe dance changes you. It’s more than witnessing beauty or engaging with culture — to experience dance is to be transformed. And that transformation is even more powerful when shared with young people.

(02) 9258 4800 or email education@sydneydancecompany.com

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“Dance is a language, a way to speak without words. Dance speaks when words fall short. Through movement, we express who we are and connect with others. It opens the body, expands the mind, and stays with us long after the music fades.”

— Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director

January

Summer School Holiday workshops

5 January - 23 January

School workshops available to be delivered from Term 1

February

National Tour: Spellbound

• Orange, NSW 18 February

• Tamworth, NSW 21 February

March

May

INDance

30 April – 9 May

April

INDance

30 April – 9 May

Autumn School Holidays

7 April – 17 April

June

National Tour: Engine Wyong 19 June

Season One – Sydney Engine

• 24 June – 12 July

• Secondary School Matinee 25 June

July

Season One – Sydney Engine

• 24 June – 12 July

• Primary School Matinee 2 July

National Tour: Engine

• Shoalhaven, NSW 24 July

• Albany, WA 29 July

Winter School Holiday workshops 6 - 17 July

August

National Tour: Engine

• Mandurah, WA 1 August

• Perth, WA 5 - 8 August

• Perth School Matinee 6 August

• Darwin, NT 12 August

• Alice Springs, NT 15 August

September

Season Two – Sydney Current

• 3 – 20 September

• School Matinee 9 September

• School Matinee 10 September

• School Matinee 16 September

Spring School Holiday workshops 28 September – 9 October

October

National Tour

Spring School Holiday workshops 28 September – 9 October

November

ORBIT Dates TBC

December

PPY26 Revealed 18 – 19 December

School Matinees

Our tailored matinees connect students with cutting-edge contemporary dance performances. Through pre-show talks and demonstrations, students will be offered insights into our artist’s creative processes. Students will engage in a post-show panel discussion and Q&A with Company dancers, creatives and arts professionals, developing a deeper understanding of various performing arts industry career pathways, and the process of bringing a performance to life.

Secondary School Matinees are also suitable for upper primary through to year 12 and tertiary dance students.

Sydney Season 1 Secondary Engine Thursday 25 June, 12.30pm Sydney Opera House

Sydney Season 1 Primary Engine Thursday 2 July, 11.30am Sydney Opera House

Perth National Tour Engine Thursday 6 August, 12pm State Theatre Centre

Sydney Season 2 Current Wednesday 9 September, 11am

Sydney Season 2 Current Thursday 10 September, 11am

Sydney Season 2 Current Wednesday 16 September, 11am

Sydney Dance Company, Neilson Studio

Watch this video for further insights into a Sydney Dance Company School Matinee:

Matinee Details

Secondary School Matinees

• Suitable for Upper Primary (Grades 5 & 6), Grades 7-12, and tertiary or full-time dance students

• Ticket Price - $34/student (schools receive one complimentary teacher ticket for every 20 student tickets purchased)

• Duration: 2 hours (approximately)

Primary School Matinees

• Suitable for Grades 3-6

• Ticked price: $26/student (Schools receive one complimentary teacher ticket for every 20 student tickets purchased)

• Duration: 1 hour (approximately)

Extended Matinee Experience - Workshops

For Sydney performances, workshops can be scheduled on the same day as a matinee, subject to studio availability. Alternatively, we can deliver a workshop at your school, tailored to connect with the matinee performance on a date that best suits your schedule.

Fill in this Booking Form if you are interested in booking an accompanying workshop and the Education Team will be in touch.

Resource Packs

Digital Resource Packs are included with all ticket purchases, pulling back the curtain on creative processes, design choices, choreographic and appreciation tasks.

These resource packs provide you and your students with an understanding on what to expect during the performance and extend learning in the classroom, supporting ongoing and in-depth engagement with contemporary dance.

Interested in booking but need more information?

Fill in this Booking Form and the Education Team will be in touch.

in this Form

Sydney — Season 1 2026 Engine

Performance Season: Wednesday 24 June – Sunday 12 July

• Secondary School Matinee: Thursday 25 June 2026, 12.30pm

• Primary School Matinee: Thursday 2 July 2026, 11.30am

Engine unites three extraordinary choreographers; Rafael Bonachela, Fran Diaz and Melanie Lane, for an exhilarating performance that promises bold, fearless dance.

Rafael Bonachela premieres The Journey Itself is Home, a new work featuring music by Grammy Award-winning composer Bryce Dressner and inspired by 17th-century Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō.

The second work is the Australian premiere of The Mass Ornament by remarkable Berlin-based Spanish choreographer Fran Diaz, a hypnotic work set to the music of Henryk Gorecki. Reimagining Siegfried Kracauer’s seminal 1927 essay, Diaz transforms

the concept of mass movement into an exploration of connection and collectivity, where individuality coexists, not in opposition, but in dialogue.

Completing the bill is the return of acclaimed Australian/Javanese choreographer Melanie Lane’s Love Lock, a re-imagined folk dance of the future, drawing upon collective experiences of diverse cultures, an accelerating world and disappearing lands. Love Lock celebrates the binding ability of dance to move, warn and empower, showcasing costume design by celebrated Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa, layered with texture and colour, and a score composed by UK electronic artist Clark.

To ensure you don’t miss this electrifying performance showcasing Australia’s best contemporary dancers, register your interest in matinee tickets. Register Here

Sydney — Season 2 2026

Current

Performance Season: Wednesday 3 – Sunday 20 September

• School Matinee – Wednesday 9 September, 11am

• School Matinee – Thursday 10 September, 11am

• School Matinee – Wednesday 16 September, 11am

Current threads together three new commissions from leading Australian choreographers, Raghav Handa, Jenni Large and Azzam Mohamed, with the Australian premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s seminal work E2 7SD. Together these four artists form a compelling portrait of contemporary Australian dance — diverse in form, voice and perspective, yet united by curiosity and originality of expression.

Created in London in 2004, E2 7SD is the award-winning work that defined Bonachela’s signature choreographic style and put him on the world stage, winning over audiences and achieving critical acclaim. Never performed before in Australia, this momentous anniversary feels like the perfect time to share this dynamic, high-energy duet.

We have commissioned some of Australia’s most exciting choreographers to present new works that will join E2 7SD on stage as part of one seamless experience. Creating alongside Bonachela is Raghav Handa, our 2025 Balnaves Artist in Residence, whose work draws on the principles of Indian kathak to explore multifaceted expressions of contemporary Australian identity; Jenni Large, a New Breed alum and our 2026 Balnaves Artist in Residence, who creates work infused with hyper-design and apparatus, inspired by the personal, political and transformational forces of the body; and Azzam Mohamed, a Sydney-based Sudanese dancer, choreographer and educator, whose practice spans a rich blend of traditional cultural, street and club dance forms.

To ensure you don’t miss this electrifying performance showcasing Australia’s best contemporary dancers, register your interest in matinee tickets.

Read what teachers and students have said about our past School Matinee performances:

“The performance was informative, mesmerising, well-timed and comprised of everything that was advertised. It gives students an insight into the contemporary dance industry, specifically engaging with dance as an artform which is the context of the dance curriculum.

Many students have only experienced dance from a ‘studio’ and eisteddfod perspective, so these shows broaden their view and experiences of dance, helping them to see the artistry more.”

– Secondary Teacher

“The matinee was fun, exciting, intriguing. The matinee offers authentic experiential education.”

– Primary Teacher

National Tour 2026

In 2026 Sydney Dance Company will have a range of works touring the Australia. Keep reading to learn more about these works and check in with your local theatre to see what show is performing in your area.

Spellbound

Three choreographers. Three powerful worlds. One Spellbound experience that explores the transience between ritual, desire and the twilight hours. Featuring Rafael Bonachela’s new work Spell, Melanie Lane’s acclaimed Love Lock and Tra Mi Dinh’s ode to change and time, Somewhere between ten and fourteen

Engine

Engine is a striking triple bill that unites three extraordinary choreographers. The program features The Journey Itself is Home, Rafael Bonachela’s newest work alongside the critically acclaimed Love Lock by Melanie Lane and Berlin-based Spanish choreographer Fran Diaz’s The Mass Ornament Engine is an exhilarating performance that promises to ignite stages around Australia with bold, fearless dance.

National Tour 2026

Locations

Sydney Dance Company performances will be held in the following locations. Booking links will be added here when they’re available.

Please contact your local venue for group ticket bookings and more information.

Workshops on Tour

Alongside Sydney Dance Company’s National Tour performances, our Teaching Artists can bring dynamic contemporary dance workshops directly to your school — either in-person at selected locations or virtually at a time that suits your schedule.

Our workshops are designed for students of all skill levels and dance experience. With strong curriculum connections across Dance, PDHPE, Music, Drama, and many cross-curricular links including History, Geography, and Humanities, our workshops are a positive and inclusive experience for your students to develop dance technique, creative thinking and performance skills in a fun and engaging environment.

More details about National Tour Teaching Artist Workshops, including available locations, will be shared soon.

Are you interested in booking a workshop but need more information?

Fill in this Booking Form and the Education Team will be in touch.

Book Here

Secondary Schools, Tertiary Institutions, Dance Studios and Community Groups (aged 12+)

• Duration: Up to 2 hours

• Cost: $398 + GST

Creative Contemporary Workshops are a unique opportunity to experience how the Company creates and performs new and original movement as seen on stage. Participants are guided through a contemporary technique warm up, taught a section of Sydney Dance Company repertoire, and challenged with a composition task from one of our productions.

Primary Schools, Dance Studios and Community Groups (aged 8-12)

• Duration: Up to 1 hour

• Cost: $298 + GST

Introduction to Contemporary Workshops are designed for students aged 8-12 and are aimed primarily at beginners, although can be tailored for any experience level. The workshops are an entry-level taster of the techniques and approaches to contemporary dance and creative movement.

Workshops

Sydney Dance Company offers a diverse range of dance workshops, available both face-to-face and virtually.

Each workshop can be tailored to complement your school’s curriculum — whether in Dance, Performing Arts, or PDHPE — and to meet the diverse learning needs of your students, regardless of skill level or prior dance experience.

Our workshops are designed to challenge, engage, and inspire students, fostering creativity, confidence, and movement literacy in any learning environment. Workshops are available in the following dance styles:

• Contemporary Creative (technique, Sydney Dance Company repertoire and creative tasking for secondary students)

• Contemporary Technique (technique and Sydney Dance Company repertoire)

• Lyrical

• Ballet

• Jazz

• Theatre Jazz

• Hip Hop

• JFH

• Strength and conditioning

For more information, contact: 02 9258 4800 or email education@sydneydancecompany.com

Face-To-Face

Workshops can be delivered as an incursion (delivered at your school/studio) or excursion at our studios located in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, subject to availability. Sydney Dance Company Teaching Artists will guide your students through warm-up, technique and teach a genre-specific routine.

Please note: workshops held at schools more than 35km from Sydney CBD will incur travel expenses.

Secondary School / Dance Studios (ages 12+)

• Up to 2 hours (Contemporary Creative)

• 90 mins (all other styles)

• $398 + GST (Per session, up to 35 students)

Please contact education@sydneydancecompany.com for enquiries regarding bespoke participant numbers.

Virtual

Virtual workshops are delivered through Zoom or Microsoft Teams while students are at school, in the studio, or undertaking remote learning. Sessions are delivered by a Sydney Dance Company Teaching Artist and supported by Virtual Studio Technician (VST) who can assist with technical support and online child-safe practices. Sydney Dance Company Teaching Artists will guide students through warmup, technique and teach a genre-specific routine modified for virtual delivery.

Virtual Workshops

• 60 mins - $298 + GST (Per session, up to 40 students)

• 90 mins - $398 + GST (Per session, up to 40 students)

Please contact education@sydneydancecompany.com for enquiries regarding bespoke participant numbers.

Primary School (ages 8-12)

• Up to 60 mins

• $298 + GST (Per session, up to 35 students)

Please contact education@sydneydancecompany.com for enquiries regarding bespoke participant numbers

Primary Education Workshop Series

Primary School Dance Program

Bring dance to life in your classroom!

Our Primary Education Workshop Series engages students of all ages in curriculum-aligned lessons that spark creativity, movement and self-expression.

Designed in collaboration with your school, each bespoke series meets your class’s needs while supporting diverse learners in a positive, inclusive environment. Students can explore composition, performance, and dance appreciation - building skills, confidence and curiosity along the way.

Flexible and fun, the Primary Education Workshop Series is typically delivered as one 60-minute lesson per cohort per week over 4–8 weeks, with delivery tailored for maximum impact.

More than just dance, these workshops foster teamwork, critical thinking, and a love of learning, helping every student move, imagine, and grow.

Workshop Content

Warm up and integrated movement activities

Composition tasks

Arts appreciation tasks

Are you interested in the Education Workshop Series for your primary school but need more information?

Fill in this expression of interest form and the Education Team will be in touch. Fill in this Form

“The teachers were highly professional in their expectations of the students, they were able to share their knowledge, language and dance expertise, that me as a teacher would not readily know or utilise.”

— Primary School Teacher, Cranbrook Junior School

Syllabus Outcomes

Performing DAS1.1 DAS2.1 DAS3.1

Composing DAS1.2 DAS2.2 DAS3.2

Appreciating DAS1.3 DAS2.3 DAS3.3

Teacher

Bundle

Sydney Dance Company’s digital dance platform Classes On Demand hosts over 100 videos in a range of dance styles. Looking for a way to reinvigorate your own practice, or bring something different to your classes? Claim your free Dance Teacher Bundle now!

This bundle includes a beginner JFH class and a beginner lyrical class.

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Digital Resource Packs

Sydney Dance Company’s Digital Resource Packs are designed to enrich student learning and include behind-the-scenes access to cast and creative biographies, information on the stimulus of the work and the creative process, as well as curriculumaligned appreciation and composition tasks.

Dance Locale

This Resource Pack explores site-specific dance and dance for film. Dance Locale is a suite of five short films, created in collaboration with the NSW Government’s Festival of Place, using site-specific dance to celebrate and activate public spaces in NSW.

Includes:

• Five short films (3-8 minutes each)

• Cast and creative bios

• 1 x appreciation tasks

• 2 x composition tasks

Cinco

This Resource Pack explores Rafael Bonachela’s Cinco. Cinco melds five virtuosic dancers, the award-winning lighting of Damien Cooper and the imagination and skill of fashion designer Bianca Spender with celebrated Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera’s achingly magnificent String Quartet #2.

For teachers delivering the VCE Dance curriculum, Cinco is included on the prescribed list of dance works for Units 3 and 4.

Includes:

• Five short films (3-8 minutes each)

• Cast and creative bios

• 1 x appreciation tasks

• 2 x composition tasks

Digital Resource Packs include access to filmed work for use in educational settings and are $50 each.

Advanced Training Youth

Offerings

Youth Ensemble

About Youth Ensemble

Is your student ready to take their contemporary dance to the next level? Sydney Dance Company’s Youth Ensemble is an audition-based program that complements regular studio training with creative exploration, technical growth, and hands-on learning of professional repertoire.

Running across Terms 1–3, the program welcomes intermediate to advanced dancers aged 10–18, divided into Primary (10–12 yrs old), Junior (12–15 yrs old), and Senior (15–18 yrs old) Ensembles.

Primary Ensemble 2026

After the success of our first Primary Ensemble in 2025, we’re thrilled to offer it again for upper primary students (10–12 yrs old). This program is perfect for young dancers eager to extend their skills, explore creative expression, and experience the excitement of contemporary dance.

Take the next step in your dance journey—audition for the Youth Ensemble in 2026!

Details

• Audition: Sunday 18 January 2026

• Venue: Sydney Dance Company Studios

Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point

• Time: Times to be confirmed

• Audition Cost: $22

Apply to audition for 2026 Youth Ensemble

Apply Now

“I feel that I’ve improved in all styles of dance, as I have learned new ways to move my body and found ways to apply that to my other training.”

— Youth Ensemble dancer, 2025

Youth Intensive

Sydney Dance Company’s Youth Intensive is a oneweek immersive experience for dancers aged 15–18 at an intermediate to advanced level. Participants will train alongside professional artists, expanding their technical skills, igniting creativity, and exploring Sydney Dance Company repertoire. Through daily technique classes, creative development sessions, and performance opportunities, young dancers are inspired to push their artistic boundaries and deepen their passion for dance.

Apply for the upcoming Summer Youth Intensive or subscribe to our e-news to receive the latest information about Youth Intensives happening across the year.

Summer Youth Intensive Information

Dates

Monday 12 January – Friday 16 January 2026

Times

10:00am – 4:00pm daily (schedule may vary)

Location

Sydney Dance Company

Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000

Applications Close

Monday 5 January 2026

Application Fee

$0 – application is free.

Program Fee

$540 (including GST). This is only payable if you have been accepted into the program

Apply Now

“Youth Ensemble helped me to understand movement I enjoy and gain a deeper understanding of theory components in high school dance.”

— Youth Ensemble dancer, 2025

Pre-Professional Year

Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year (PPY) provides a unique opportunity for aspiring professional dancers aged 18-24 to experience full-time training with Sydney Dance Company. Encompassing a wide spectrum of industry-based dance practices, the Pre-Professional Year dancers train as an ensemble and work with over 40 choreographers, teachers and company affiliates each year.

The expansive and highly curated program offers a diverse range of practices and movement philosophies, forging a direct link to the global contemporary dance community.

Dancers in the Pre-Professional Year work towards completing CUA60120 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) over two years, with the option to finish after one year with a CUA51520 - Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). Sydney Dance Company is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #45863).

For more information, read the 2026 Prospectus here

“PPY has completely immersed me in the world of dance, it has helped shape me as an artist far beyond where I could have ever thought possible and entirely changed the way I move through the world.”

— Mahalia Adamson PPY24-25

See what previous participants have to say about their experience in the Pre-Professional Year in the video below:

Are you interested in the Pre-Professional Year but need more information?

Reach out to training@sydneydancecompany. com or call +61 2 9258 4886

Professional Development

The Dance Educator: Lecture Series

Coming in 2026

This flexible professional learning series is tailored for secondary school and studio dance teachers seeking fresh insights into the science, art and sustainability of dance education.

Across a diverse schedule of lectures, expert presenters will cover topics from performance podiatry and biomechanics to posture, alignment, and strength training. Sessions bring a holistic perspective, addressing both physical and mental wellbeing. Participants will gain practical knowledge in anatomy, movement efficiency, and sustainable practice.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical understanding, refresh your teaching practice, or better support the health and wellbeing of your students, this is an invaluable opportunity to engage with inspiring ideas and evidence-based strategies that directly translate into the studio and classroom. Lectures will be delivered both online and in person. Dates and times will be released in early 2026. Register your interest by emailing education@sydneydancecompany.com

Bespoke Professional Learning Workshops

Sydney Dance Company understands that teachers often have limited opportunities to develop their own skills or explore new creative approaches.

Our sessions can be delivered in Sydney, on our National Tour, or virtually, and are tailored to your specific learning goals. Whether you want guidance on leading improvisation, workshopping choreographic tasks for your lesson plans, or learning repertoire to keep you moving, we’ll provide practical, hands-on training designed to inspire and energise your teaching practice.

Teacher Professional Learning

Creative Composition for Secondary Teachers

Monday 16 February 2026 | 8:30am - 3:30pm

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

Program Fee: $250

Experience an inspiring one-day professional learning experience at Sydney Dance Company designed specifically for secondary school teachers. Immerse yourself in world-class contemporary dance methodologies and leave with fresh tools, practical strategies and renewed creative inspiration.

Program Overview

The day will include:

• Technique Class: Experience dance from the learner’s perspective, focusing on language, anatomy and safe dance principles.

• Movement Exploration Workshop: Build confidence in guiding improvisation and inclusive participation.

• Creative Development Session: Transform improvisation into choreography for solos and group work.

• Q&A + Networking: Connect with peers and the Sydney Dance Company Learning Team.

Program Focus

• Strategies for facilitating creative exploration

• Contemporary dance techniques

• Approaches to improvisation and classroom collaboration

• Implementation of creative tasks for solo and group composition Through practical exercises, group discussion and peer connection, you’ll gain classroom-ready solutions and receive a comprehensive resource pack to support continued learning beyond the professional learning day.

To read more about the Teacher Professional Learning experience, please visit our website or email us at education@sydneydancecompany.com

To express your interest in the Creative Composition for Secondary Teachers day, please complete this form.

Advanced Training

Professional Intensive

Sydney Dance Company’s Professional Intensive is specifically designed for professional dancers, emerging artists and tertiary dance students and graduates as an opportunity to gain an understanding of how Australia’s leading contemporary dance company works.

The five-day program will consist of technique classes, creative tasking and learning company repertoire, working with Sydney Dance Company faculty, former company dancers and industry leading specialists.

Apply for the upcoming Summer Professional Intensive or subscribe to our e-news to receive the latest information about Professional Intensives happening across the year.

Professional Intensive Information

Dates

Monday 26 January – Friday 30 January 2026

Times 9:30am – 4.30pm daily (schedule may vary)

Location

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

Applications Close Monday 12 January 2026.

Program Fee

$635 (including GST). This is only payable if you have been accepted into the program.

See what previous participants have to say about their experience in the Professional Intensive.

Apply Now

Accredited Courses

Accredited Short Courses

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #45863) Sydney Dance Company offers Accredited Short Courses aimed at extending the knowledge and skills of those with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary dance. Accredited short courses are suitable for senior dance students and professionals as well as performing arts teachers working in creative industries or education wishing to expand their skillset.

Upon successful completion of a course, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency will be awarded.

For 2026 Accredited Short Course availability contact us on (02) 9258 4800 or email training@sydneydanccompany.com for more information.

Teacher Training

Sydney Dance Company’s Teacher Training offers aspiring and experienced dance educators a comprehensive pathway to refine their teaching skills and personal practice.

Designed to meet the evolving demands of dance education, Sydney Dance Company’s Teacher Training integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience, equipping teachers with the skills, knowledge and confidence to inspire the next generation of dancers.

Through the program, dance teachers will gain expertise in developing movement practices, fostering safe and inclusive learning environments and translating professional knowledge into dynamic teaching experiences.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #45863) Sydney Dance Company offers the nationally recognised CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, ensuring you gain both a qualification and the practical skills needed to excel within today’s industry landscape.

For more information about Teacher Training, click below for the Teacher Training Prospectus or email training@sydneydancecompany.com for any questions.

“Our students absolutely loved the day travelling into the city and participating in the program. They really enjoyed the opportunity to experience three different dance styles and the class length felt perfect without being overwhelming. A real sense of bonding and connection developed among the group during the excursion, which was beautiful to see. Overall, they had the best day and are still talking about the experience. Thank you for such an inspiring and well-run event!”

— Secondary teacher – Blaxland High School

“It provided our students with exposure to a live performance of dance that they would otherwise not get the opportunity to see. It enables us to demonstrate the level of skill and dedication that can be applied to achieve a goal.”

— Fairfield Public School

“Our kids had the most wonderful time participating in the workshops. The Teaching Artists were wonderful in their delivery, and all of the students enjoyed the experience. Even those who were skeptical or nervous about it had had a change of heart by the end. Thank you for providing such a unique opportunity for our students and an extra special thank you to the Artists for their contribution.”

— Primary teacher – Irymple South Primary School

“I loved learning the repertoire in particular, but I also loved meeting and working with people (peers and teachers alike) from all across Australia and with different experiences to share.”

— Youth Intensive participant

“Attending the matinee boosts creativity and supports their artistry by being exposed to new works they haven’t seen and also by taking class with a teacher they haven’t worked with before. It is really beneficial for students to hear how, stimuli, improvisation and tasking can be used when developing a work. They do this at school, so it is wonderful for them to hear industry professionals talking about this.”

— Secondary teacher – Hunter School of Performing Arts

“The creative development classes were the most meaningful to me as I could feel my confidence growing each day. I also loved performing the repertoire at the end of the week. I was pleasantly surprised at how much learning we were offered on a lot of different fronts. Met and exceeded my expectations!”

— Professional Intensive participant

Our Supporters

2026 Season

Engine is supported by our Season and Tour Presenting Partner, The Art House.

Fran Diaz’s The Mass Ornament is generously supported by Sydney Dance Company’s Visionary Patron, the Clegg Foundation.

Love Lock was originally supported as part of Sydney Dance Company’s TwoFold season, by Visionary Patron, the Clegg Foundation.

Rafael Bonachela’s Spell is generously supported by Visionary Patron, the Clegg Foundation and Commissioning Partners, Orsolina28 Art Foundation.

Regional Workshops partner

National Regional Workshops are generously supported by The Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation.

Schools Matinee partner

The Primary School Matinee is generously supported by Alenka Tindale.

Photos by Photos by Daniel Boud, Pedro Greig, Wendell Teodoro, Jacqui Manning