Sydney festival 2027: 11 international dance works to headline ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ program
Summary
Sydney will host a large dance festival in January 2027, featuring 11 international dance performances from countries like France, Belgium, and South Africa. The festival will present works by renowned choreographers in new venues, including a specially built theatre at Barangaroo, offering a wide range of dance styles.Key Facts
- The 2027 Sydney festival presents 11 international dance works making their first Australian appearance.
- The festival will involve 174 performers and crew members.
- French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane’s work Outsider features dancers and elite athletes performing on high wires and slack lines.
- Outsider will be shown in a new 720-seat theatre at the Cutaway in Barangaroo, used for the first time for theatre.
- Other featured choreographers include Christos Papadopoulos, Tao Ye, and the collective (La)Horde.
- This event is part of Dance Reflections, an international festival funded by the French jewellery brand Van Cleef and Arpels.
- Sydney’s last major dance festival was Spring Dance, which stopped in 2013 due to finances.
- The festival offers affordable ticket prices and free shows in public spaces, aiming to attract a wider audience.
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