Four choreographers, four world premieres. This is the future of contemporary dance.
“New Breed is a wonderful way to showcase new work from emerging creators and embrace the new and different.” – Dance Informa (New Breed 2023)
Subscriptions on sale Tuesday 22 October.
Info, Dates & Prices
Dates
3 – 13 December
Location
Carriageworks
Principal Partner
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings
This production may include theatrical haze and strobe like lighting effects. Further information may be updated closer to the performance date.
In 2025, we are delighted to celebrate the twelfth edition of New Breed at Carriageworks.
Supporting emerging Australian artists and the future of contemporary dance is at the core of everything that we do. With the unwavering support of The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed has seen 43 emerging dance artists present world premiere works on the Company since its inception.
Don’t miss the chance to see four more dynamic, vibrant and thrilling works grace the stage.
Choreographers will be announced later in 2025!
WEEK ONE
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm (Opening Night)
Thursday 4 December, 7pm
Friday 5 December, 7pm
Saturday 6 December, 7pm
WEEK TWO
Tuesday 9 December, 7pm
Wednesday 10 December, 7pm
Thursday 11 December, 7pm
Friday 12 December, 7pm
Saturday 13 December, 2pm & 7pm
Save 15% on tickets and enjoy priority booking with no additional fees, plus many more benefits!
| Type | A Reserve | B Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $50.15 | $46.75 |
| Concession* | $48.45 | $45.05 |
| Under 30 | $39.95 | $36.55 |
*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.
Stay up to date with all the behind-the-scenes action via our eNewsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with our Performance Vouchers!
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.
Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers for Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Carriageworks 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.
Chair's Evening
Somos
Thursday 3 April
Continuum
Thursday 23 October
New Breed
Wednesday 10 December
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!
Subscriptions on sale Tuesday 22 October.
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.
Subscriptions on sale 22 October.
| 3-Performance Subscription Package | Premium $430 |
| 2-Performance Subscription Package | Premium $260-$340 |
Reviews
Dates
3 – 13 December
Location
Carriageworks
Principal Partner
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings
This production may include theatrical haze and strobe like lighting effects. Further information may be updated closer to the performance date.
2023
★★★★ “…an unwavering show of talent among the newest in Australian Dance.” – Artshub
★★★1/2 “There’s nothing so satisfying as ending the year by looking to the future. Enter New Breed – Sydney Dance Company’s annual end-of-year show for emerging choreographers.” – Sydney Morning Herald
“… the array of creativity was deliciously diverse” – Dane Informa
2022
★★★★ “From sex and horror to romance and escapism: New Breed has it all” – Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “exhilarating contemporary dance” – Sydney Arts Guide
“I felt like I was watching the future of dance, nothing like I’d ever seen before” – Audience member
2021
“Choreography and storytelling are finely balanced to make an effective and moving work.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Given Unto Thee by Jasmin Sheppard)
“The moves are interesting, athletic and often original, enhanced by the amusing contrast of operatic arias to accompany them, no doubt another nudge at stereotypes.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Stereotipo Jacopo Grabar)
2020
“SDC’s dancers have re-emerged as technically stunning and emotionally compelling as ever, and this year’s New Breed presents fresh work from an importantly diverse range of Australian voices and backgrounds.” – Bachtrack
“Tackling vastly different subject matters, the works are immersive, full of risk and thoroughly enjoyable.” – Fjord Review
2019
★★★★ “Well worth seeing… Extraordinary… powerful… memorable” – The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “Full of a wonderful sense of adventure, but also with the choreographic and theatrical nous to pull off an eclectic and consistently satisfying night of dance.” – Timeout
★★★★ “The programs ends on a buzzing high; the world is on fire, but we still make art, and maybe that makes the art even more urgent, even more beautiful.” – Time Out
‘What a great night of dance: all of it brand spanking new, performed by some of the best movers on the planet and offered at $35 a ticket.’ – The Australian
★★★★ “Elastic dynamic dancing… a thrilling dance work flush with wit and invention” – Daily Review
“As the staging tips us to the edge of a precipice we are treated to some riveting moments of almost magically achieved movement. It is extraordinarily emotional.” – Artshub
Info, Dates & Prices
Dates
3 – 13 December
Location
Carriageworks
Principal Partner
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings
This production may include theatrical haze and strobe like lighting effects. Further information may be updated closer to the performance date.
In 2025, we are delighted to celebrate the twelfth edition of New Breed at Carriageworks.
Supporting emerging Australian artists and the future of contemporary dance is at the core of everything that we do. With the unwavering support of The Balnaves Foundation, New Breed has seen 43 emerging dance artists present world premiere works on the Company since its inception.
Don’t miss the chance to see four more dynamic, vibrant and thrilling works grace the stage.
Choreographers will be announced later in 2025!
WEEK ONE
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm (Opening Night)
Thursday 4 December, 7pm
Friday 5 December, 7pm
Saturday 6 December, 7pm
WEEK TWO
Tuesday 9 December, 7pm
Wednesday 10 December, 7pm
Thursday 11 December, 7pm
Friday 12 December, 7pm
Saturday 13 December, 2pm & 7pm
Save 15% on tickets and enjoy priority booking with no additional fees, plus many more benefits!
| Type: | Adult |
| A Reserve: | $50.15 |
| B Reserve: | $46.75 |
| Type: | Concession* |
| A Reserve: | $48.45 |
| B Reserve: | $45.05 |
| Type: | Under 30 |
| A Reserve: | $39.95 |
| B Reserve: | $36.55 |
*Concession tickets are valid for Full Time Students, Pensioners, Seniors and those who are Unemployed.
Stay up to date with all the behind-the-scenes action via our eNewsletter or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with our Performance Vouchers!
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.
Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket seller for Annual Subscriptions is Sydney Dance Company.
The only authorised ticket sellers for Single Tickets are Sydney Dance Company, Carriageworks 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.
Chair's Evening
Somos
Thursday 3 April
Continuum
Thursday 23 October
New Breed
Wednesday 10 December
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!
Subscriptions on sale Tuesday 22 October.
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.
Subscriptions on sale 22 October.
| 3-Performance Subscription Package |
| Premium $430 |
| 2-Performance Subscription Package |
| Premium $260-$340 |
Reviews
Dates
3 – 13 December
Location
Carriageworks
Principal Partner
The Balnaves Foundation
Warnings
This production may include theatrical haze and strobe like lighting effects. Further information may be updated closer to the performance date.
2023
★★★★ “…an unwavering show of talent among the newest in Australian Dance.” – Artshub
★★★1/2 “There’s nothing so satisfying as ending the year by looking to the future. Enter New Breed – Sydney Dance Company’s annual end-of-year show for emerging choreographers.” – Sydney Morning Herald
“… the array of creativity was deliciously diverse” – Dane Informa
2022
★★★★ “From sex and horror to romance and escapism: New Breed has it all” – Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “exhilarating contemporary dance” – Sydney Arts Guide
“I felt like I was watching the future of dance, nothing like I’d ever seen before” – Audience member
2021
“Choreography and storytelling are finely balanced to make an effective and moving work.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Given Unto Thee by Jasmin Sheppard)
“The moves are interesting, athletic and often original, enhanced by the amusing contrast of operatic arias to accompany them, no doubt another nudge at stereotypes.” – Sydney Morning Herald (Stereotipo Jacopo Grabar)
2020
“SDC’s dancers have re-emerged as technically stunning and emotionally compelling as ever, and this year’s New Breed presents fresh work from an importantly diverse range of Australian voices and backgrounds.” – Bachtrack
“Tackling vastly different subject matters, the works are immersive, full of risk and thoroughly enjoyable.” – Fjord Review
2019
★★★★ “Well worth seeing… Extraordinary… powerful… memorable” – The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ “Full of a wonderful sense of adventure, but also with the choreographic and theatrical nous to pull off an eclectic and consistently satisfying night of dance.” – Timeout
★★★★ “The programs ends on a buzzing high; the world is on fire, but we still make art, and maybe that makes the art even more urgent, even more beautiful.” – Time Out
‘What a great night of dance: all of it brand spanking new, performed by some of the best movers on the planet and offered at $35 a ticket.’ – The Australian
★★★★ “Elastic dynamic dancing… a thrilling dance work flush with wit and invention” – Daily Review
“As the staging tips us to the edge of a precipice we are treated to some riveting moments of almost magically achieved movement. It is extraordinarily emotional.” – Artshub