Somos

Rafael Bonachela’s smash-hit Somos returns for an encore season in our Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company.

Enriched with new poetic moments for 2025, Somos means “we are” in Spanish, and features a cascade of intimate solos, duets and trios with a distinct Spanish flavour. Set to music by powerhouse Hispanic artists and performed in the round, this intimate setting will provide you with unparalleled connection to our Company dancers as you are blown away by their formidable artistry and breathtaking physicality closer than ever.

Elevate your evening with BAR BOCA, a pop-up tapas bar at Sydney Dance Company serving up the ultimate Spanish experience during our Somos season! Reservations will open in 2025.

WEEK ONE
Thursday 27 March – 6.30pm & 8.30pm (Opening Night – 8.30pm sold out)
Friday 28 March – 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Saturday 29 March – 2pm, 5.15pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 30 March – 2pm & 5.15pm

WEEK TWO
Thursday 3 April – 7.30pm (Chair’s Evening)
Friday 4 April – 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Saturday 5 April – 2pm, 5.15pm & 7.30pm (2pm & 5.15pm – Audio Description available)
Sunday 6 April – 2pm & 5.15pm

Save 15% on tickets with no additional fees, plus many more benefits!

Single tickets on sale from 16 January, 2025.

*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.

Our Somos season offers two Live Audio Described performances and Tactile Tours.

Saturday 5 April, 2pm
1.15pm – Tactile Tour (15-20 mins)
2pm – Audio Described Performance

Saturday 5 April, 5.30pm
4.30pm – Tactile Tour (15-20 mins)
5.15pm – Audio Described Performance

Audio description and tactile tour services are to enhance the experience of customers who are blind or have low vision.

The audio description is a live commentary of the visual elements of a performance by trained audio describers, relayed via a free headset and receiver linked to the FM radio system within the venue.

The tactile tour is available prior to the performance. Patrons who are blind or have low vision will experience hands on access to some costumes, props and stage elements in order to capture the atmosphere of the work. Our Sydney Dance Company staff will relay the context of each piece and how it is used in the performance.

Book online, call 02 9221 4811 or email boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.

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Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating someone to a night out, our vouchers offer the perfect way to enjoy world-class contemporary dance.

Redeemable for any of our seasons, these vouchers give your loved ones the freedom to choose a show and a time that suits them.

*Concession tickets are only valid for Australian Pensioners, Senior Card holders and Full-Time Students.

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers for Somos Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company and Today Tix. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. In accordance with Terms and Conditions, Sydney Dance Company reserves the right to cancel tickets purchased from a Third Party Website (reseller) and the ticket holder may be refused admission to the event. For more information on purchasing tickets safely and securely, read Live Performance Australia’s Safe Tix Guide here.

Meet the artists at our Chair’s Evenings

Join us for intimate Chair’s Evenings during our Sydney seasons, hosted by Sydney Dance Company Chair of the Board, Emma-Jane Newton, with insights into the works from the creative team. These are wonderful opportunities to get together with the Sydney Dance Company family over drinks and canapés, while sharing in the thrill of the season.

Chair’s Evenings Dates

Somos
Thursday 3 April
7.30pm: Performance at the Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company
6:30pm: Pre-performance Reception at Sydney Dance Company with Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela and Company dancers
Tickets: $140 as part of a Chair’s Subscription

Continuum
Thursday 23 October
7.30pm: Performance at Roslyn Packer Theatre
6:30pm: Pre-performance Reception at the Richard Wherrett Studio with Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela and Company dancers
Tickets: $170 as part of a Chair’s Subscription

New Breed
Wednesday 10 December
7pm: Performance at Carriageworks
6:00pm: Pre-performance Reception at Carriageworks with members of the Sydney Dance Company artistic team and New Breed creatives
Tickets: $90 as part of a Chair’s Subscription

Enjoy the best dance in Sydney in 2025 with a 2- or 3-Season-Chair’s Evening Subscription Package!

Enjoy the best dance in Sydney in 2024 with a 2 or 3 performance Chair’s Evening Subscription package.

Ticket price includes the drinks and canapés Reception and your Premium seat in the theatre.

★★★★★ “… breathtakingly brilliant” – Sydney Arts Guide

★★★★★ “undeniably thrilling…” – Limelight

★★★★★ “There is intimate and then there is Somos.” – Limelight

★★★★ “Striking and sensuous” – Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★ “It’s all up close and personal, every sinew and muscle in view under Damien Cooper’s masterfully intimate, hazy lighting.” – Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★★ “Bonachela’s company of dancers is, as always, remarkable. It’s revelatory to see them at work at this distance.” – Limelight

★★★★★ “He [Rafael Bonachela] draws on the spirited dances and songs of his early years and has created an exquisitely beautiful and special experience.” – Sydney Arts Guide

“Bonachela has the unique ability to transform soulful poesía, into moving sculptures through human movement and artistic collaboration.” – Dance Informa

Choreographer: Rafael Bonachela
Costume & Set Designer: Kelsey Lee
Lighting Designer: Damien Cooper

Somos will be performed in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

How to get there

Public transport is the best way to get to Sydney Dance Company. Barangaroo metro station is the closest public transport hub.

Train
The theatre is a short 8-minute walk from Barangaroo metro station or a 15-minute walk from Circular Quay and Wynyard train stations.

Bus services
Buses 324 and 325 run from the CBD to the precinct, with stops just outside the theatre. For details please visit  Transport NSW or telephone 131 500.

Parking
While on-street metered parking is available at the precinct, we recommend parking at the following parking stations located along Hickson Road:
● Bond One, 26 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
● Barangaroo Point Car Park, entry via Hickson Road
● Barangaroo Reserve, 5 Towns Place, Barangaroo

More Information

For more information about the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company, please contact our Box Office via phone 9221 4811 or email at boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com.