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Transcending generational divides, language barriers, and cultures, the members of Folk Dance Canberra have created their own diverse community.

Fire breathing, belly dancing, burlesque … showstopping Rachel Reid, or Jazida as she is better known, has many tricks up her sleeve. Jazida brings the biggest international and homegrown alternative performers to Canberra in her burlesque variety nights, Decadence and Debauchery; the latest instalment hits Belconnen Arts Centre on Saturday 10 December.

Beauty, ego, and love are common threads in almost every story ever written. Locals can see these themes written in a way they may not have experienced before at a traditional Indian dance drama – Parijatham at Gungahlin College Theatre on 6 November.

Daniel Riley’s first major work in his role as Artist Director of Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) explores themes of myth and identity while challenging our trust in those in power. Savage comes to the Canberra Theatre on 29-30 September.

At just 19 years of age, Liam Costello from Pennant Hills, NSW already has three consecutive World Irish Dance Championships under his belt. Now the reigning champ is starring in Eireborne, which hits the Canberra Theatre on Saturday 20 August.

Local arts for wellbeing not-for-profit organisation, Kulture Break, recently celebrated 20 years of making a difference in Canberra.

The ACT is one of the first jurisdictions in Australia to provide Dance for Wellbeing programs, catering for a range of people.

With dreams of being a Radio City Rockette, local Bom Funk dancers are already on their way to stardom after retaining their national title.

The Online Premiere Event will feature performances filmed at The Playhouse and dance films created by secondary students from across the Canberra region all exploring this year’s theme of ‘Digital Dystopia Utopia’.

Try out our nine top picks of things to do in Canberra over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, featuring markets, music, theatre, and more.

There’s plenty of things to do across Canberra this weekend, 30 April – 2 May, with live performances, exhibitions and more.

After going to ground when COVID-19 hit, the Prosperous Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance troupe will awaken Canberra with a roar at Lunar New Year celebrations over the next fortnight.

With their philosophy of empowerment for every body, Xtend Barre Canberra City offers something on the timetable for everyone. Fusing elegant dance inspired moves with high intensity workouts, the studio opened in...

Australian Ballet coryphée Jasmin Durham was yesterday named one of six nominees for the 2020 Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer Awards.

Angus is a 17-year-old dancer from Murrumbateman, desperately fighting international coronavirus restrictions to enter New Zealand and take his place at the Southern Hemisphere’s pre-eminent dance school - the New Zealand School...

In late September, Ausdance ACT appointed Dr Cathy Adamek from South Australia as the organisation’s new director, their first in some time.