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Megan Connelly. Photo by Pierre Toussaint.

The Australian Ballet School announces Megan Connelly as new Artistic Director

Megan Connelly will be the fifth director in The Australian Ballet School’s 60-year history, building upon the legacy of outgoing director Lisa...

RNZB Principal Sara Garbowski as Dewdrop in 'The Nutcracker'. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand Dance News – December ’23/January ’24

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! On 26 October, Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) beloved Leading Artist Sir Jon...

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...

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...

RNZB's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – April/May 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is thrilled to announce the selection...

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...

Artists of Bangarra Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet in 'Rites', 1999. Photo by Branco Gaica.

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New online exhibition explores iconic connection of Bangarra and The Australian Ballet

The Australian Performing Arts Collection presents Rites: Dancing towards a shared history, a digital exhibition exploring the first ever collaboration between Bangarra Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet. The...

MadeBy winners Monique Mangano and Emma Greenhill.

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MadeBy: National Choreographic competition winner announced

A world-first composition and choreography initiative, MadeBy, developed by OneMusic Australia and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Australia, has announced the winning...