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Friends in Virtual Conversation | Leo Schofield
FRIENDS IN VIRTUAL CONVERSATION LEO SCHOFIELD AM In recognition of your ongoing support of The Friends of The Australian Ballet we invite you to join us for a warm interactive conversation via Zoom. Hosted by Friends Deputy Chair Bruce Pollack in conversation...
How did ‘The Merry Widow’ Shape the Early 1900’s?
Once upon a time, the people of the world looked to costumes as the dictators of fashion trends. It’s hard to believe that the extravagant gowns and accessories could be adapted in everyday life, however, in 1907, the fashion of “The Merry Widow” crossed into the...
Belle Urwin
With Coppélia taking centre stage on Ballet TV, we reached out to Belle Urwin, recipient of the 2019 FAB Australian Ballet School Scholarship and new member of The Australian Ballet company. Last year Belle was part of The Australian Ballet's Regional Tour of Coppélia...
What “Giselle” says about society in the 1840’s.
You may be familiar with the saying that "Art is a reflection of society." Modern-day stories such as Disney’s Frozen raise comments about feminism, and McAllister’s ‘The Happy Prince,’ raise questions about social judgement and privilege, all of which are central...
Anna Karenina Review
Earlier this year FAB Member, Claire Bailey undertook the challenge of reading Anna Karenina in preparation for attending the now cancelled Sydney performances of Leo Tolstoy’s novel that became an epic ballet. Many writers consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of...
FAB Favourite Ballet Books
Need a thing or two to read? Here are some of our favourite books about ballet! A Body of Work Written by David Hallberg Published by Atria Books Kicking off the list with The Australian Ballet’s future Artistic Director, David Hallberg’s A Body of Work was...
Swans for Relief
Swans for Relief have created a beautiful new video showing 32 premier ballerinas from 22 dance companies in 14 countires performing Le Cygne (The Swan) variation from Swan Lake. The 6 minute montage includes Australian dancers - in order of appearance - Stephanie...
Andrew Wright on Ballet TV’s Triple Bill Program
The Australian Ballet has introduced a Triple Bill Program to Ballet TV. The Australian Ballet’s, Andrew Wright, Planned Giving and Patrons Representative, shares his insights on the upcoming triple bill program, featuring on Ballet TV. After retiring from a...
FAB’s Top Ballet Films
It’s been almost two months since distancing began, and it’s safe to say our movie lists are slowly dwindling down. We’ve collated some of our favourite ballet-themed movies and documentaries into this list to make sure our Friends get their ballet-fix! This list is...
Royal Academy of Dance Announcement
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall has been approved by HM The Queen to become the Royal Academy of Dance's Vice-Patron. The announcement was made in a special video call by The Duchess with Dame Darcey Bussell DBE and Silver Swan Ambassador Angela Rippon CBE. The Duchess...
Latest News
- Friends in Virtual Conversation | Leo Schofield
- How did ‘The Merry Widow’ Shape the Early 1900’s?
- Belle Urwin
- What “Giselle” says about society in the 1840’s.
- Anna Karenina Review
- FAB Favourite Ballet Books
- Swans for Relief
- Andrew Wright on Ballet TV’s Triple Bill Program
- FAB’s Top Ballet Films
- Royal Academy of Dance Announcement
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The body may crumble, but a spirit will never be broken.
Marta C. González was a former prima ballerina with the New York Ballet in the 1960s. The Company no longer exists, and the actual size and breadth of the company is virtually unknown. However, Marta's passion for Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake practically bounces through the screen.
Although her legs may be wheelchair bound, the angelic score can still transport her to opening night, and her arms still recall the flutters of choreography. 🦢
Truly magnificent.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=owb1uWDg3QM&feature=emb_title
This is beautiful and very moving. But does anyone else get the feeling they’ve intercut the video of her reliving Swan Lake with footage from a performance of the Dying Swan solo (Fokine/Saint-Saëns)?
Somethings just get imprinted on your soul.
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