Dance changes you. More than simply witnessing something beautiful, or engaging with culture, to experience dance is to be positively altered. From performances at the Joyce Theatre in New York, to the Grand in Shanghai, the Stanislavsky in Moscow and the Sydney Opera House at home, Sydney Dance Company has proven that there are no passive observers in a contemporary dance audience. 
 
The reward of truly moving audiences, and the raw pride of sharing Australian art with the world has driven our ensemble of 16 dancers, led by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, to become one of the world’s strongest forces in contemporary dance.  Alongside Bonachela’s original works, our programs have featured guest choreographers like Jacopo Godani, Alexander Ekman, Gideon Obarzanek and Cheng Tsung-Lung as well as collaborations with the Sydney Festival, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, David Jones and composers Bryce Dessner, Nick Wales, 48nord and Ezio Bosso.
 
Sydney Dance Company has a broad community beyond the practice and performance of our lead dancers. We believe in the universality of dance, and with the largest public dance class program in Australia, we help over 80,000 people a year connect with the grace, strength and creativity that lives within all of us. Our nation-wide education program offers a strategic curriculum targeting primary and secondary students through to career focused study for pre-professional dancers and university graduates.

Performing Arts

Sydney Dance Company

Sydney Dance Company's headquarters in Dawes Point, Australia

Lou Oppenheim

Sue Neilsen

Lachlan Bell

Samantha D.

Olivia Blackburn

The Education and Teaching team at Sydney Dance Company is dedicated to imparting the art of contemporary dance to a diverse audience. They develop and implement comprehensive dance curricula for primary and secondary students, offer career-focused programs for pre-professional dancers and university graduates, and conduct public dance classes for over 80,000 participants annually. The team includes coordinators, managers, and instructors who work collaboratively to foster creativity, grace, and strength through dance education.

Education and Teaching

The Marketing and Communications team at Sydney Dance Company spearheads the promotion of our performances and programs locally and globally. This team strives to amplify our brand presence through strategic campaigns, media relations, digital marketing, and audience engagement. They ensure our powerful message—that dance can transform lives—reaches diverse audiences and garners engagement, helping to maintain our status as a leading force in contemporary dance.

Marketing and Communications

The Customer Experience Team at Sydney Dance Company ensures that every interaction with the company, from ticket purchase to attending performances and classes, is seamless and enriching. The team, led by the Head of CRM and Business Intelligence, leverages data to personalize and enhance customer engagement. The Customer Experience and Venue Manager oversees the in-venue experience to create welcoming and inspiring environments, while the Customer Service Assistant provides direct support, addressing inquiries and facilitating a memorable experience for all patrons.

Sydney Dance Company

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Education and Teaching

Marketing and Communications

Customer Experience Team

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Sydney Dance Company

Org chart

Teams

Education and Teaching

Marketing and Communications

Customer Experience Team

Offices

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