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All posts tagged "contemporary ballet"
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210FeaturedQueensland Ballet and HOTA announce ‘Elegantly Wasted’, set to the music of INXS
Queensland Ballet in partnership with HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, announce the world premiere of Elegantly Wasted, a bold new...
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284Australian Dance ReviewsThe Australian Ballet in Justin Peck’s ‘Copland Dance Episodes,’ a straight-up dance delight
Regent Theatre, Melbourne.23 June 2026. For a work billed as ‘pure dance,’ it is hard not to read something more than a...
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461FeaturedSpot the difference: The Australian Ballet’s Larissa Kiyoto-Ward takes on ‘Copland Dance Episodes’
Ballet is often regarded as a distinctly European artform. However, as it spread globally throughout the 20th century, it took root in...
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596FeaturedA new chapter for dance: WINNDance redefines artistic longevity
In an industry that has long celebrated youth as the pinnacle of artistic excellence, a bold new company is challenging the very...
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813FeaturedNew Zealand Dance News – April/May 2026
Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) will host ENHANCE, a three-day recreational...
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1.1KFeatured‘Signature Works’: The Australian Ballet preserves masterpieces and creates new ones
Ballet galas are often like a highlights reel – a chance to show off the most crowd-pleasing moments. Signature Works, assembled by...
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1.7KFeaturedQueensland Ballet unveils bold new era
In a milestone moment for Queensland Ballet, new Artistic Director, Ivan Gil-Ortega, has unveiled his inaugural 2026 season, an ambitious program signaling...
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1.9KInterviewsThe making of a modern muse: Lania Atkins
From the world’s most prestigious stages to the lens of one of ballet’s most iconic photographers, Lania Atkins is emerging as one...
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1.1KEventsExperience the Magic of ‘AQUILA’ at Brisbane’s Powerhouse Theatre
Discover AQUILA, a breathtaking original ballet crafted by Australian artists, set to captivate audiences at Brisbane’s Powerhouse Theatre on Saturday, August 2,...
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2.5KFeaturedRemi Wörtmeyer steps into artistic directorship at BalletMet, Ohio
After a significant career as a principal dancer with The Australian Ballet and Dutch National Ballet, presenting in other mediums such as...
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2.2KAustralian Dance ReviewsL.A. Dance Project’s ‘Romeo and Juliet Suite’: A must-see interpretation of a classic
Sydney Opera House, Sydney.5 June 2024. Choreographer Benjamin Millepied and L.A. Dance Project presented a gripping reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic in...
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3.0KInterviewsL.A. Dance Project dancers talk Benjamin Millepied’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Benjamin Millepied, choreographer of the Academy Award-winning Black Swan, will be presenting a daring reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic, Romeo & Juliet this coming...
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3.2KFeatured‘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...
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2.7KAustralian Dance Reviews‘Swan Lake’ closes The Australian Ballet’s 60th year with resounding crescendo of artistry and innovation
Sydney Opera House, Sydney.1 December 2023. David Hallberg’s reimagination of Anne Woolliams’ Swan Lake for The Australian Ballet’s 60th anniversary celebration proved...
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3.5KFeaturedThe 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...
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4.5KDance Teacher ResourcesWhat is contemporary dance? Insight from world-famous choreographers
Dance Informa had the wonderful opportunity to pick the brains of three world-renowned contemporary choreographers. Learn what Hofesh Shechter, Franck Chartier and...
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2.5KAustralian Dance ReviewsThe 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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2.9KAustralian Dance ReviewsBook review: ‘Ed Watson: A Different Dance’ by Sarah Crompton
Book: Ed Watson: A Different DanceAuthor: Sarah Crompton, Prestel Publishing, May 2023 Sarah Crompton’s Ed Watson: A Different Dance is a visually...
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2.2KAustralian Dance ReviewsBallett Zürich’s ‘Messa da Requiem’ at Adelaide Festival: A sensory experience
Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide.8 March 2023. This Adelaide Festival, audiences were indulged with a world-class experience in Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem,...
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3.1KInterviewsAussies Thomas Dilley and Simon Plant live the dream with Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet (CCB) is known for its dynamic dancers, thrilling choreography, and stunning combination of classical and contemporary movement. The company...
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2.6KEventsWest Australian Ballet embarks on new contemporary season
West Australian Ballet is embarking on an ambitious new annual season of dynamic contemporary ballet opening at the State Theatre Centre of...
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10.1KInterviewsStuttgart Ballet’s Daniel Camargo & Elisa Badenes
By Rebecca Martin. Two of Stuttgart Ballet’s rising stars, Daniel Camargo and Elisa Badenes, journeyed to Melbourne to perform at The Australian...
