Sydney Festival 2027: 11 International Dance Works to Headline "Once-in-a-lifetime" Program
Sydney, Australia - The Sydney Festival is set to host a "once-in-a-lifetime" dance program in January 2027, featuring 11 international dance works from renowned choreographers and artists from around the world.
The festival, which is set to make its southern hemisphere debut, will showcase a diverse range of dance performances from France, Belgium, South Africa, and beyond. This marks a significant increase in the scale of dance offerings, tripling the number compared to the last Sydney Festival.
With 174 performers and crew members joining the event, the program promises to be a grand spectacle. The crowning jewel of the lineup is "Outsider", a 2024 work by acclaimed French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane.
"Outsider" features 21 dancers from the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and four elite athletes, who will navigate a "cat's cradle" of high wires and slack lines to mesmerizing music composed by avant-garde musician Julius Eastman.
The festival will also see the Australian premiere of "Dance Reflections", a collaboration between Rosalind Crisp and the Belgian choreographer and dancer, Gauthier Dance. This performance combines contemporary and traditional dance styles, reflecting the cultural diversity of Australia and Belgium.
The program will also feature "Beyond the Horizon", a work by the renowned French choreographer, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. This performance explores the theme of time and its impact on human existence.
The Sydney Festival promises to offer a diverse range of dance performances from France, Belgium, South Africa, and beyond. With 174 performers and crew members joining the event, the program promises to be a grand spectacle.
Sydney Festival 2027: A Spectacular Dance Program from Around the World
- "Dance Reflections" - A collaboration between Rosalind Crisp and Gauthier Dance, reflecting the cultural diversity of Australia and Belgium.
- "Beyond the Horizon" - A work by the renowned French choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, exploring the theme of time and its impact on human existence.
- "Outsider" - A world premiere by Rosas Dance Company, featuring 21 dancers from the renowned Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and four elite athletes, showcasing a blend of contemporary and traditional dance styles.
The Sydney Festival promises to offer a diverse range of dance performances from France, Belgium, South Africa, and beyond. With 174 performers and crew members joining the event, the program promises to be a grand spectacle.
Sydney Festival 2027: A Global Dance Experience
- Dance Reflections - A collaboration between Rosalind Crisp and Gauthier Dance, reflecting the cultural diversity of Australia and Belgium.
- Beyond the Horizon - A world premiere by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, exploring the theme of time and its impact on human existence.
- Outsider - A world premiere by Rosas Dance Company, featuring 21 dancers from the renowned Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and four elite athletes, showcasing a blend of contemporary and traditional dance styles.
The Sydney Festival is set to present a diverse range of dance performances from France, Belgium, South Africa, and beyond. With 174 performers and crew members joining the event, the program promises to be a grand spectacle.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>