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Live on Ballet TV
Take your virtual seat at the Ballet Can’t attend the next Ballet? In a different city? Ballet fans across the world can now get virtual front-row seats to the live-streamed performances by The Australian Ballet. We are thrilled to share that The Australian Ballet has...
Meet the Newest Company Members
David Hallberg recently announced two new dancers would be joining The Australian Ballet in 2021, the first to join the Company under his direction. Annabelle Watt and Lilla Harvey will officially graduate from The Australian Ballet School, after completing most of...
Season 2021: A New Era
2021: A NEW ERA We are thrilled to share The Australian Ballet's 2021 Season with all our Friends. David Hallberg has planned a season that is sure to inspire and delight for his first year as Artistic Director. We invite you to join with us in celebrating the start...
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...
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Choose your Hero! 🦸♀️
It takes a strong spirit to rise and thrive in 2020. A great big congratulations to the Telstra Award Nominees for 2021!
The nominated dancers are:
Soloist Nathan Brook
Soloist Imogen Chapman
Coryphée Jasmin Durham
Corps de ballet dancer Serena Graham
Coryphée Corey Herbert,
Corps de ballet dancer Cameron Holmes
Vote online at Telstra.com/ballet
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