All posts tagged "Bolshoi Ballet"

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'.

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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...

David Hallberg. Photo by Pierre Toussaint.

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David Hallberg: Looking through a fresh lens

Leaving the global stage for a rehearsal space on the banks of the Yarra was always going to have its moments. It’s...

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David Hallberg: A new era for The Australian Ballet

As a globally renowned performer, David Hallberg has travelled the globe, performed on all the elite stages and performed with such stellar...

David Hallberg. Photo courtesy of The Australian Ballet.

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David Hallberg appointed Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet

The Australian Ballet announced the appointment of David Hallberg as its next artistic director, to succeed David McAllister, who will retire this...

Alexander Volchkov and Olga Smirnova in Bolshoi Ballet's 'Spartacus'. Photo by Darren Thomas.

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The ballistic brilliance of the Bolshoi

Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane.27 June 2019. QPAC’S decision to return the Bolshoi Ballet as part of its International Series is a masterstroke,...

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Bolshoi Ballet brings two classics to QPAC

The Grand Bolshoi Ballet will return to Brisbane in June and July to perform its mighty Spartacus and sparkling Jewels. This continues the...

Maria Vinogradova. Photo by Damir Yusupov.

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The Bolshoi Ballet brings two classics to Brisbane

Queensland has the fortune of a visit from one of the most renowned ballet companies in the world this June. Queensland Performing...

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The hottest and most anticipated dance events of the year

Just a couple months in, 2019 has already proven to be a busy and creative year for Australia’s legion of dancers, dance...

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Meryl Tankard’s ‘Two Feet’: To fly and to fall

Ballet loves its beautiful lines and its graceful symmetries. It also loves a skinny ballerina; and for every dying swan, there is...

The Australian Ballet's Kevin Jackson, Ty King-Wall and Robyn Hendricks in 'Spartacus'. Photo Justin Ridler.

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The Australian Ballet’s ‘Spartacus’ reimagined: A conversation with choreographer Lucas Jervies

Spartacus tells the story of a gladiator who leads a slave rebellion against the Roman Empire, not in the quest for power but...

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New Adventures’ ‘The Car Man’ on DVD tells a gripping story through dance

Choreography: Matthew Bourne. A film – 115 minutes. Released November 2017. Welcome to the small town of Harmony… Hot, slick, steamy and...

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Kiwi dancer Harrison James lights up the stage in Canada

In 2016, Harrison James was named a principal dancer at The National Ballet of Canada after only three years with the company,...

Class on stage at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Photo courtesy of the Academy.

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Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Workshop & Auditions in Australia

For some of the best classical ballet training in the world, and incredibly rich dance history and culture, a few schools remain...

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Ako Kondo: Australian Ballet’s newest Principal!

At just 24 years of age, Ako Kondo has become the Australian Ballet’s newest Principal Artist. Her promotion was announced on stage...

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Giveaways

Win Passes to ‘Ivan the Terrible’ Screening!

The Bolshoi Ballet’s recently-revived Ivan the Terrible will be screened in select Australian cinemas from June 20. With music by Sergei Prokofiev and choreography...

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Features

David McAllister celebrates 30 years with The Australian Ballet

On October 24 The Australian Ballet honoured Artistic Director David McAllister AM on his 30-year anniversary with the company. The Board, dancers...

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Inside The Imperial Russian Ballet

By Grace Edwards of Dance Informa. The Imperial Russian Ballet is back, bringing its latest production, A Festival of Russian Ballet, to...

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Bolshoi Ballet – ‘Le Corsaire’ and ‘The Bright Stream’

Queensland Performing Arts Centre June 11 2013 By Marc Clayton. Brisbane recently welcomed world-renowned ballet company The Bolshoi Ballet to our city...

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