All posts tagged "The Australian Ballet"

#WorldBalletDay celebrates 10th anniversary

San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet and The Australian Ballet celebrate a decade of #WorldBalletDay on Wednesday, November 1. They will be joined by over...

Ty King-Wall in 'Giselle'. Photo by Lynette Wills.

New Zealand Dance News – October/November 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new...

The Australian Ballet Principal Artist Dimity Azoury in George Balanchine's 'Jewels'. Photo by Simon Eeles.

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The Australian Ballet unveils a bold new season for 2024

The Australian Ballet has announced its 2024 season, a diverse and captivating program of works which honour the Company’s commitment to classical...

Cover of book 'Ballet Confidential' by David McAllister.

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Book review: ‘Ballet Confidential’ by David McAllister

Book: Ballet ConfidentialAuthor: David McAllister, Thames & Hudson Australia, July 2023. David McAllister is the former artistic director and principal dancer of...

From the cover of David McAllister's 'Ballet Confidential'.

David McAllister’s ‘Ballet Confidential: A personal behind-the-scenes guide’

This August, publisher Thames & Hudson brings us Ballet Confidential, an in-depth exploration of the gritty and glamorous world of professional ballet...

Ako Kondo and Brett Chynoweth in George Balanchine's 'Jewels'. Photo by Rainee Lantry.

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The Australian Ballet sparkled in ‘Jewels’ for the diamond anniversary

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.12 May 2023. The 2023 Season of The Australian Ballet, marks the 60th year – diamond anniversary – of...

Dancers of The Australian Ballet and Australian Dance Theatre in Daniel Riley's 'THE HUM'. Photo by Daniel Boud.

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The Australian Ballet’s ‘Identity’: Celebrating 60 years of culture, community and creative collaboration

Sydney Opera House, Sydney.2 May 2023. On 2 May, the Sydney Opera House foyer was buzzing with anticipation for the opening night...

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Interviews

Winners of 2023 Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards revealed at Sydney Opera House

On 20 May, on the stage of the Sydney Opera House, dancer Lilla Harvey was announced the winner of the 2023 Telstra...

2023 Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards nominees.

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The 2023 Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards nominees

Telstra and The Australian Ballet are delighted to reveal the five talented dancers selected as nominees for the 2023 Telstra Ballet Dancer...

Sue Mayes with dancer Sara Andrlon. Photo by Christopher Rodgers-Wilson.

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Dancer Health

Are dancers getting injured more? Part I: From Instagram influencers to dancing at home

A big leap, a multiple turn, an intricate phrase of choreography – and, pop. There goes an injury. Alternatively, other dancer injuries...

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Events

Campbelltown Arts Centre presents ‘The Other Side’ with dancer Brianna Kell

Campbelltown Arts Centre (C-A-C) is proud to present The Other Side, a new performance piece that is a physical, sonic and visual...

Patricia Barker in the studio. Photo by Stephen A'Court, courtesy of RNZB.

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RNZB Artistic Director Patricia Barker retires after 43 years in ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the retirement of Artistic Director Patricia Barker. In her five-and-a-half years at the helm...

The Australian Ballet in John Cranko's 'Onegin'. Photo by Branco Gaica.

Book review: ‘Cranko: The man and his choreography’ by Ashley Killar

Book: Cranko: The man and his choreographyAuthor: Ashley Killar, Troubador Publishing, December 2022 Ashley Killar’s book, Cranko: The man and his choreography,...

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Interviews

Queensland Ballet’s Mia Heathcote: It begins here

“When I was younger,” she says, “I sort of had this idea set out for myself, but you can’t ever plan life.” ...

Amelia O'Leary's 'A Certain Mumble'. Photo by Alliah Nival.

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FRAME: A major new biennial of dance

FRAME: A biennial of dance, is a new festival from the dance communities in Melbourne and Victoria including arts organisations, companies and...

The Australian Ballet's Robyn Hendricks in 'Swan Lake'. Photo by Simon Eeles.

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The Australian Ballet presents reimagined ‘Swan Lake’ in 2023

The Australian Ballet will bring a reimagined Swan Lake to ballet lovers in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, starting September 2023, as part of...

RNZB Artist Damen Axtens at Adam Art Gallery. Photo by Paul Ross Jones.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet celebrates 70 years with 2023 season

The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has announced its 70th anniversary season. 2023 heralds the RNZB’s eighth decade as the national ballet company...

2022 Telstra Emerging Choreographer award winner Erin O'Rourke. Photo by Nicole Cleary, courtesy of O'Rourke and The Australian Ballet.

Australian Ballet and Telstra announce Erin O’Rourke as winner of 2022 Choreographer Award

Dancer and choreographer Erin O’Rourke from Melbourne has been named as the winner of the 2022 Telstra Emerging Choreographer (TEC) award. Aged 23...

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