Queensland Ballet recently sounded the alarm to bring boys back to the ballet studio after seeing a 36 percent drop in male enrolments to Queensland Ballet Academy since 2020. When ballet boys have always been few and far between, this statistic is definitely a concern. We spoke to Queensland Ballet Academy Artistic Director Christian Tàtchev […]

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The International Summer School (ISS) at The McDonald College has announced its 18th annual summer program, set to run from Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January 17, 2025. This popular event continues to draw dance students from Australia and overseas, offering a unique opportunity to work with top names in the dance industry. For […]

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As a universal language, dance transcends borders and cultures, fostering a vibrant exchange of creative energy. This principle lies at the heart of the upcoming workshop led by Victor Zarallo and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa – two esteemed figures in the international dance community. Select pre-professional dancers are in for an unforgettable treat and one that […]

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Queensland Ballet’s sixth Artistic Director, Leanne Benjamin OBE AM, will leave Queensland Ballet, with Assistant Artistic Director Greg Horsman to act in the role with the focus on finalising the 2025 season. The company made the following statement on their website: Early this year, Queensland Ballet was thrilled to welcome Benjamin, following her vibrant career […]

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This month, Queensland Ballet launched The Ballet Boys Project, a series of initiatives designed to explore and address the decline of boys in ballet and dance. Since 2020, Queensland Ballet Academy has seen a 36 percent decline in male enrolments, a downward trend that Christian Tàtchev, Director of Queensland Ballet Academy, observes is evident across the professional […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Head of Dance at Saint Kentigern College, Geordan Wilcox, is taking up a new opportunity, so the position to lead the school’s dance curricula and co curricula program is available. Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality, values-based Presbyterian […]

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In a significant move since assuming the role of Artistic Director at Queensland Ballet, Leanne Benjamin has announced the homecoming of Australian-born dancer Alison McWhinney. Originating from Port Macquarie, McWhinney has enjoyed a distinguished career with the prestigious English National Ballet in the UK, where she has thrived since 2005, and was promoted to First […]

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In her first addition to the Company since taking the helm as Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet, Leanne Benjamin has announced the homecoming of Aussie-born dancer Alison McWhinney.  Hailing from Port Macquarie, McWhinney has carved out a distinguished career in the UK with the prestigious English National Ballet. Since 2005, McWhinney has flourished within the […]

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Natalie Weir is perhaps one of Australia’s most lauded choreographers. In demand with companies both domestically and internationally, this Queenslander has created works of great intricacy and complexity that entrance the audience and enrich the artistry of the dancers she works with.   Weir has remained consistent throughout a 30-year career which, unlike other choreographers, did not naturally follow on from a […]

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Mia Heathcote is a shining star of the Australian ballet scene. A graduate of The Australian Ballet School and Principal Artist of the Queensland Ballet, Heathcote is a thoughtful and intelligent dancer who shows grace both on and off stage. At the time of Heathcote’s promotion to Principal Artist in 2022, the then Director of […]

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