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Statement from The Australian Ballet

Health & Wellbeing 25 May, 2024

The Australian Ballet Quotes attributable to The Australian Ballet Artistic Director, David Hallberg: “Last week the Sydney Morning Herald reported that The Australian Ballet dancers were looking “unusually thin this season”. Commentary regarding body image is not acceptable an… Read Article

Jewels Makes a Glittering Return to the Stage with an Exclusive Adelaide season

Dance 12 May, 2024

Jewels The Australian Ballet Following a critically acclaimed debut in Melbourne and Sydney last year, and a sold-out season at the Royal Opera House in London, The Australian Ballet is delighted to present Adelaide audiences with Jewels – an opulent three-part ballet from one of the w… Read Article

The Australian Ballet Brings Elite Performances to Audiences Outside Major Cities in 2024

Dance 16 Mar, 2024

The Australian Ballet On Tour The Sleeping Beauty Act III and Other Works The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2024 On Tour program, bringing an enchanting repertoire of classical favourites and contemporary works to communities across South Australia, Victoria, and Ne… Read Article

Don’t Miss this Award-Winning Adventure! Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©

Dance 13 Jan, 2024

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland^© 20 February – 5 March Capitol Theatre Christopher Wheeldon’s extravagant Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland^© returns to take audiences back down the rabbit hole in 2024. Masterfully translated from Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, Wheeldon b… Read Article

REVIEW | The Australian Ballet Swan Lake

Reviews 23 Sep, 2023

Swan Lake A Timeless Masterpiece Resurrected Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Swan Lake is the very essence of ballet, an image so firmly etched in our minds that it transcends the art form itself. Its enduring allure, marked by a haunting score, has continued to captivate audiences for well o… Read Article

REVIEW | Identity

Reviews 1 Jul, 2023

Identity Celebrating the Tapestry of Identity: A Captivating Journey Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Identity is a captivating program crafted by two of Australia’s leading choreographers, Daniel Riley and Alice Topp that brings together artists from the Australian Dance Theat… Read Article

The Australian Ballet’s Identity Season Presents Two World-Premiere Works

Dance 3 Jun, 2023

Identity The Australian Ballet The Australian Ballet will welcome some of the company’s most iconic former dancers back to the stage as it debuts Resident Choreographer Alice Topp’s Paragon, a work specially created for its diamond anniversary year. THE HUM, choreographed by Wirad… Read Article

Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds the Three Distinct Acts of Jewels

Dance 16 Apr, 2023

The Three Acts of Jewels The Australian Ballet A mesmerising spectacle that is both soft and sharp, racy and refined, Jewels is a lavish work capturing the company’s celebratory spirit in its milestone 60th anniversary year. George Balanchine‘s three-act masterpiece Jewe… Read Article

REVIEW | FRAME A biennial of dance

Reviews 8 Apr, 2023

FRAME A biennial of dance A Collaborative and Transformative Dance Festival for Melbourne Reviewed by Brendan Daynes During the month of March, Melbourne’s art scene came together to celebrate and showcase dance in all its forms as part of FRAME: A biennial festival of dance tha… Read Article

FRAME: Full Program Announced

Dance 4 Feb, 2023

Frame A Biennial of Dance A major new biennial dance festival for Australia, FRAME is an evolving and transformative assembly for audiences, makers, and presenters to celebrate and experience dance. In announcing the full program, FRAME presents dance in an expanded field including… Read Article