Sydney Dance Company explodes onto the stage with momenta. From the most tender exchanges to an intense physical storm, witness an extraordinary force of movement, striking individuality and powerful unity, escalating to a joyous release.

The connection is instinctive. The moment is transformational.

momenta takes audiences on a journey into the poetry and physicality of human bonds. This mesmerising work presents a kaleidoscope of energy, capturing moments where individual trajectories collide and intertwine.

Through the captivating interplay of Rafael Bonachela’s signature choreographic style, Nick Wales’ evocative soundscapes, Elizabeth Gadsby’s impressive set design and Damien Cooper’s striking lighting, momenta gathers the hurtling vectors of our lives into confluence and connection.

For audiences and dancers alike, it is an invitation to rejoice in the beauty and fragility of our shared humanity.

Opening night event | Fri 18 July | Free for ticketholders

Post show Q&A | Fri 18 July | Free for ticketholders
Join us post-performance on Friday 18 July with Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company and Choreographer of momenta and Felicity Bott, Artistic Director of Great Southern Dance for a thought-provoking Q&A exploring how dance embraces both technical brilliance and genuine inclusivity. The conversation will delve into how our dancing bodies connect our inner experience with the external world, and how movement fosters physical health, social connection, and a strong sense of wellbeing.

momenta is a one-act, 75-minute, whirlwind of power, grace, and physicality. 

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Choreography | Rafael Bonachela 
Music Original Score | Nick Wales featuring Distant Light by Pēteris Vasks 
Lighting Design | Damien Cooper 
Set and Costume Design | Elizabeth Gadsby 
Associate Costume Design | Emma White 

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