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Ballet Preljocaj in ‘Swan Lake’: The best performances are felt

Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Center, Melbourne.31 May 2025. Swan Lake must be one of the most adapted and interpreted ballets of...

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News

The Australian Ballet School Welcomes Sarah Hunt as Executive Director

The Australian Ballet School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Hunt as its new Executive Director, effective 21 July 2025....

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Interviews

Claudia Dean World continues to flourish

Claudia Dean is a ballet force of nature. In 2009, after competing in the Prix de Lausanne, she was invited to train...

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Events

Queensland Ballet Academy launches 2025 Season

Queensland Ballet Academy is excited to announce that tickets for its 2025 season are now on sale, featuring a vibrant lineup of...

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Events

QPAC Unveils Free Events for Ballet Preljocaj’s Exclusive ‘Swan Lake’ Season

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) unveils a free program of community events to engage more Queenslanders than ever during the 2025 QPAC...

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Ballet-inspired nursery themes for your baby

Here are some ballet-inspired nursery theme ideas that blend elegance with a sense of grace. #1. Ballet dreams Colours: Soft pinks, whites,...

RNZB's Mayu Tanigaito in 'Swan Lake'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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Dance Teacher Resources

Iconic ballets – Have you seen them all?

Some of the world’s most iconic ballets include: #1. Swan Lake Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a timeless classic...

The Australian Ballet School's 'En Pointe' as part of Morning Melodies 2025.

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The Australian Ballet School celebrates the art of ballet with ‘En Pointe’

The Australian Ballet School’s upcoming En Pointe performance, as part of Morning Melodies, features talented full time senior students of the School...

Queensland Ballet in company class. Photo by Angharad Gladding.

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Queensland Ballet unveils its Company for 2025

In a year which included a changing of the guard at Queensland Ballet, there were few changes from the company dancers during...

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Dance Advice

What’s the point of pointe?

Pointe work in ballet is not only beautiful and full of tradition, but it also serves several purposes. #1. Artistic expression Pointe...

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Australian Dance Reviews

Book review: ‘Ram Gopal’ by Ann R. David

Book: Ram Gopal: Interweaving Histories of Indian DanceAuthor: Ann R. David, Bloomsbury Publishing, February 2024. Ann R. David’s Ram Gopal: Interweaving Histories...

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Dance News Australia

Meet the 16 Australians selected for The Fonteyn 2024

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia has announced the 16 talented Australian semi-finalists who have been selected to compete in The...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Spotlight on dance syllabi: Part Two

Welcome back to our spotlight on dance syllabi, as we speak to some of the biggest names in accredited dance training. If...

Jett Ramsay, Paul Knobloch and Laura Griffiths. Photo by Nicole Cleary.

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Telstra and The Australian Ballet launch new program to boost access for regional ballet

After four decades of supporting The Australian Ballet, Telstra has announced it is expanding the partnership to regional areas through a brand-new...

Photo courtesy of Academy of Music and Performing Arts.

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Elevating artistry and versatility: AMPA’s Dance Department spotlight

The dance department at Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) is gearing up for its August season, NOVA, at the NIDA...

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Dance Teacher Resources

Broadway-themed dance concert ideas

Want to create a fun musical theatre or Broadway themed performance? Here are some fun and inspiring concert and recital ideas. The...

Alison McWhinney. Photo courtesy of Queensland Ballet.

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Leanne Benjamin brings Alison McWhinney home to Queensland Ballet

In her first addition to the Company since taking the helm as Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet, Leanne Benjamin has announced the...

Samara Merrick in The Australian Ballet's 'The Sleeping Beauty'. Photo by Lindsay Moller.

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‘The Australian Ballet On Tour’ brings elite performances to audiences outside major cities

The Australian Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2024 On Tour program, bringing an enchanting repertoire of classical favourites and contemporary works to communities...