Sydney Dance Company is a contemporary dance company based in Walsh Bay, Sydney, offering performances, dance classes, education programs, and touring. Founded in 1969 and led by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela since 2009, it features an ensemble of 17 dancers and operates Australia's largest public dance class program.
Sydney Dance Company is a contemporary dance company based at Wharf Studios in Walsh Bay, Sydney, on the lands and waters of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation. Founded in 1969 by dancer Suzanne Musitz, it was originally known as The Dance Company (NSW) before being renamed in 1979. Australian choreographer Graeme Murphy and Janet Vernon led the company for 30 years from 1976. Since 2009, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela has directed the company and its ensemble of 17 dancers, who rehearse five to six days per week.
The company creates and performs work by Bonachela and guest choreographers, and has collaborated with organizations including Sydney Festival, Australian Chamber Orchestra, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. It performs locally and tours nationally and internationally, having appeared at venues such as the Joyce Theatre in New York and Shanghai Grand Centre.
Sydney Dance Company also operates what it describes as the largest public dance class program in Australia. Classes are offered seven days a week at Wharf Studios for ages 16 and over in styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, pilates, and yoga. The company runs a nationwide education program for primary and secondary students, pre-professional training, and school holiday workshops.
Sydney Dance Company is a contemporary dance company founded in 1969 by dancer Suzanne Musitz. Originally known as The Dance Company (NSW), it was renamed Sydney Dance Company in 1979. The company has been led by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela since 2009 and maintains an ensemble of 17 full-time dancers. It operates from Wharf Studios in Walsh Bay, where it creates, rehearses, teaches, and performs.
Sydney Dance Company is located at Wharf Studios, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Sydney. The studios are situated on the lands and over the waters of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation. Barangaroo Metro station is an 8-minute walk away, and Circular Quay is a 15-minute walk away.
Sydney Dance Company offers performances, dance and fitness classes, education programs, and touring. Classes include Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Theatre Jazz, Tap, JFH, Latin Funk, Jazz Workout, Pilates, Stretch, Yoga, and Seniors Tap/Jazz. Additional offerings include In Studio classes, On Demand classes, Private Pilates, Adult Short Courses, Children and Families programs, School Holiday Workshops, Class Memberships, Pre-Professional Year, Teacher Training, Dance Intensives, Youth Ensemble, and a Schools Program.
The public can attend dance and fitness classes for ages 16 and over, with classes available for all levels from beginners to professionals. The company welcomes tens of thousands of dancers of all ages through its Wharf Studios. Its nationwide education program targets primary and secondary students through to pre-professional dancers and university graduates. Classes are offered seven days a week in morning, evening, and weekend sessions.
Sydney Dance Company caters to all levels of dancer, from beginners to professionals. Public dance and fitness classes are available for ages 16 and over. The education program targets primary and secondary students through to career-focused study for pre-professional dancers and university graduates. Programs also include Children and Families offerings and Youth Ensemble training.
The company offers a Pre-Professional Year program, Teacher Training, Dance Intensives, and a Youth Ensemble for aspiring dancers. It maintains an ensemble of 17 full-time dancers, including one Trainee position. Auditions and job opportunities are listed on the website. The company’s dancers rehearse five to six days a week, beginning with ballet or contemporary technique class at 9:30am.
The company states its nationwide education program offers a strategic curriculum targeting primary and secondary students through to career-focused study for pre-professional dancers and university graduates. Rehearsals begin with a ballet or contemporary technique class. Classes are offered in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Theatre Jazz, Tap, JFH, Latin Funk, Jazz Workout, Pilates, Stretch, Yoga, and Seniors Tap/Jazz.
Sydney Dance Company offers performances featuring work by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela and guest choreographers. The company presents seasonal productions and subscription seasons. It tours nationally and internationally, having performed at venues including the Joyce Theatre in New York, Shanghai Grand Centre, and the Sydney Opera House. Performances include accessibility features such as audio described performances, tactile tours, and wheelchair seating.
Box Office and Performances: 61 2 9221 4811 or boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com. Classes: 61 2 9258 4818 or sdc@sydneydancecompany.com. General Enquiries: 61 2 9221 4811 or sdc@sydneydancecompany.com. Venue Hire: events@sydneydancecompany.com. Postal address: GPO Box 1598 Sydney NSW 2001. Studios address: Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW 2000.