Up Close: Somos

Don’t miss Up Close – a never-before-seen season in our Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company featuring Rafael Bonachela’s powerful world premiere Somos.

Meaning “we are” in Spanish, Somos 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 witness their formidable artistry and breathtaking physicality closer than ever before.

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!

Performance Dates

Wednesday 1 Nov – 6.30pm & 8.30pm (Opening Night – Sold Out)
Thursday 2 Nov – 6.30pm & 8.15pm
Friday 3 Nov – 6.30pm & 8.15pm
Saturday 4 Nov – 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 5 Nov – 3pm & 5pm

Wednesday 8 Nov – 7.30pm (Chair’s Evening)
Thursday 9 Nov – 6.30pm & 8.15pm
Friday 10 Nov – 6.30pm & 8.15pm
Saturday 11 Nov – 2.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm – (5.30pm – Audio Description available)
Sunday 12 Nov – 3pm & 5pm

Additional Performances

Thursday 16 Nov – 6.30pm – (Sold out)
Friday 17 Nov – 7.30pm (Sold out)
Saturday 18 Nov – 2.30pm & 7.30pm (Sold out)

Our Up Close: Somos season offers a Live Audio Described performance and Tactile Tour on Saturday 11 November @ 5.30pm.

4.45pm – Tactile Tour (15-20 mins)
5.30pm – 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.

*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 Up Close: 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.

Up Close: Somos Chair’s Evening

Make a night of it at our very special Chair’s Evening during Up Close: Somos, with an intimate Pre-show Reception hosted by Sydney Dance Company Board Chair, Emma-Jane Newton, and insight into the work from Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with Sydney Dance Company’s family of supporters and friends, while celebrating the season over drinks and canapés.

Wednesday 8 November 2023 
6:30pm: Pre-show Reception at Sydney Dance Company Wharf Studios
7:30pm: Performance in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company

Chair’s Single Ticket  
$145 (or $130 as a subscription with New Breed Chair’s Evening on Wednesday 13 December)

Chair’s Evening Subscription 
Up Close: Somos and New Breed $210

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

Somos Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “… 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

Your comfort and safety are of utmost importance to us and we want to ensure that when you see us perform in the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company it will be an amazing and safe experience.

Please see below for the steps you can take to ensure we all stay safe and enjoy the show!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Box Office team at boxoffice@sydneydancecompany.com or +61 2 9221 4811.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Please don’t visit the Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company if you feel unwell, have experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms in the past 14 days or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Err on the side of caution and contact us to arrange an alternative attendance date.

Practice good hand hygiene by cleaning your hands thoroughly with soap and water in the bathrooms and using the hand sanitising stations throughout the venue.

Download your eTicket and have it ready on your mobile phone for scanning as you enter the theatre.

Practice social distancing while in the venue. Queue where indicated and follow staff instructions.

Observe lift limits and allow less-mobile visitors to use elevators first.

We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre and greatly appreciate your support and cooperation.