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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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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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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Vibrant, textured characters are the focus of this last season curated by Li Cunxin AO as he steps aside at the end of the year as Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director (2013-2023). He has unveiled the company for 2024, one of his last formalities in the role. During his address to dancer line up for the […]

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When we think of Li Cunxin AO and Queensland Ballet, it’s hard not to think of the successful and savvy businessman/artist who has elevated our northern company to its lofty heights over the past decade. With a solid and respected reputation both domestically and internationally, there is little doubt that the success of the company […]

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The South Australian Children’s Ballet Company (SACBC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated season production of The Little Mermaid Ballet, set to captivate audiences with enchanting performances by talented young Adelaide ballet dancers. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience, filled with vibrant costumes, mesmerising choreography, and a heartwarming tale of love, courage and sacrifice. SACBC’s […]

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After a decade of directorship with Queensland Ballet (QB), Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO has signed on for another three years, with big dreams to take the Queensland born-and-bred Company to even greater heights. The announcement was made at QB’s 2022 Season Launch, with the company unveiling a year of celebration, change and bold ambition, reflecting the […]

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