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25.01.2022 Missed out on your UK holiday? Travel to a British ball with the Royal Birmingham Ballet's "Cinderella," a mesmerising production of the classic story. https://www.brb.org.uk/watch-cinderella

24.01.2022 A perfectly in sync duet to round off your week! Federico Bonelli and Lauren Cuthbertson Kenneth MacMillan's Royal Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet

24.01.2022 We may never join the Company in performing 'Giselle...' But we see no harm in faking it until we make it! http://ow.ly/3f9350ADA0H

24.01.2022 From barefoot fouettes on the rain-soaked pavement in Lagos, Nigeria, to an ABT Scholarship! Follow the amazing story of Anthony Madu in his quest to become a professional dancer. Congrats to Anthony and his school, The Leap of Dance Academy. We are all excited to follow your journey! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt8tP_8fv0M

24.01.2022 What gives the Brisbane Lions an edge in the grand final? Private classes with Mao's Last Dancer Courtesy of Queensland Ballet

23.01.2022 At this time last year, our Company was rearing up to perform the brilliant 'Sylvia.' Oh, we'd give anything to go adventuring with Sylvia right now! Dimity Azoury and Nathan Brook... Kate Longley See more

23.01.2022 Our thoughts are with our Friends down in Melbourne as they continue life under lockdown. From Company members, to ballet-lovers, to Victorians in general, we hope that you are staying healthy and sane. Although these images are based in Sydney, we feel they encapsulate the feelings of hopelessness, loss and loneliness that many are feeling right now. ... However, there will be a time where the studios and streets will be filled again, and windows and venues will open. We are behind you, cheering you on, as you finish this leg of the "2020" marathon. Photography by Daniel Boud

23.01.2022 Unleash the Bunheads! Good luck... (do you even need it?) https://www.ballet.org.uk/blog-d/enb-pub-quiz-ballet-round/

23.01.2022 Three years of preparation, with opening night set in 2020. Carey Perloff, an American dramaturge and artistic adviser, received a long-awaited call from Finland. She didn't even wait for the words- she knew the show was off. Except it wasn't. And suddenly Carey's in Finland. Suddenly, it's the opening night of the Finnish National Ballet's new production, "Jekyll and Hyde."... And this is her first-hand account of her crazy journey of staging an international production amidst a global pandemic on November 9th, 2020. https://www.nytimes.com//finnish-national-ballet-jekyll-an

22.01.2022 The next wave of original, Australian Ballet performances is available to stream! "Bodytorque" was specifically designed to showcase the upcoming choreographic talents in the company, and gosh they have delivered! Bodytorque.Digital challenged these talents to design a routine specifically for the digital space, featuring dances such as Benedicte Bemet, and upcoming choreographers such as Jill Ogai (Telstra Dancer of the Year 2019).... Over the next 5 weeks, The Company will be releasing an original film assembled by our talented company members! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvxCQPBbh0 Capriccio Choreographer François-Eloi Lavignac Dancer Benedicte Bemet Composer J.S Bach "Lament" from Cappricio in B Flat Pianist Kylie Foster Cinematographer Brett Ludeman

21.01.2022 How is the pointes of the future made? Freed of London released their diverse Pointe shoe range in the UK back in 2018. Their multicultural design allowed dancers to skip the "Pancaking," which involved painting pink shoes with their foundation to create a natural shoe colour. Attached is a little article and video about how and why these shoes are changing the pointes of the future.... https://www.independent.co.uk//ballet-shoes-colours-pointe

21.01.2022 Getting ready for a big night at home? Find your zen with the Dutch National Ballet's "Gently Quiet," a dancing tour of the quiet streets of Amsterdam. Click Here to Watch: http://ow.ly/8q0b50AKOnm... Gently Quiet Luiza Bertho Peter Leung

21.01.2022 "There are times where you hear Kevin grunting in order to get through the sequence because it's so difficult...Spartacus doesn't hide that." Learn about Lucas Jervies' careful balance between expressionism and traditionalism as he creates the revolutionary ballet, "Spartacus." https://australianballet.com.au//creating-lucas-jervies-sp

20.01.2022 On this day in 1938, the legendary Aussie/NZ ballerina, Lucette Aldous was born. This icon was one of the first Aussie ballet stars to shine past our borders and onto the international stage, dancing alongside Nureyev and many other stars. See Lucette in the peak of her career below!

20.01.2022 Lost your pirouette over quarantine? Here's some tips to master it before next week's class! https://www.rockettes.com/b/ways-to-improve-your-pirouette/

20.01.2022 These dads have proved it... Real men do ballet! http://ow.ly/9emK50ADzmN

20.01.2022 "I was a bit injured, Benedicte (Bemet) was really really injured... I saw that my friend was aching." 'Capriccio' was borne out of the injuries of a dancer. How does a dancer express their struggles when walking becomes a struggle? What are the mental demons that are sprouted in recovery? David McAllister speaks to François about his inspiration for his Bodytorque.Digital work.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIv2IVk7qqQ

18.01.2022 Pinch and a punch, Aurum's back this month! The Royal NZ Ballet is bringing Topp's "Aurum" to life across the pond, with the work starring in their quadruple billed show, "Venus Rising." A testament to the perseverance of Alice Topp and to the art form as a whole- the show may be slowed but never stopped! ... Courtesy of RNZB. Promotional Images for Topp's "Aurum" as apart of "Venus Rising."

18.01.2022 "My daughter Milly is in tears tonight after class with Benedicte [Bemet]! She absolutely loved it so much!! Milly is a girl that never thinks shes good enough and Bene made her feel the exact opposite! Amazing!" Happy news for a sunny #tututuesday! Over lockdown, Company dancers have partnered with Telstra to reach out to rural studios to enhance their ballet training over zoom. Click here to find out more about the program:... https://australianballet.com.au/behind-bal/nurturing-dreams See more

17.01.2022 The body may crumble, but a spirit will never be broken. Marta C. Gonzalez 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch

17.01.2022 How did our friends at West Australian Ballet refurbish their costumes from home? http://ow.ly/b6JG50AmyX3

16.01.2022 The Bolshoi Ballet has opened their doors to a (socially distanced) public! Watch the story about their new, one-act ballet, "Four Characters in Search of a Plot" below. The piece explores the isolation and loneliness that Company members felt throughout lockdown.

15.01.2022 "Who is change, who is fear? A pit in your stomach, empty lungs, shaking hands. What happens when you sit with them? Get to know them, make peace with them? "... New season, new Bodytorque.Digital ballet! Watch "New Ghost" here: https://youtu.be/8NSuy1lH1PM Choreographer: Mason Lovegrove Dancers: Serena Graham and Joseph Romancewicz Composer: Tomas Parrish, "New Ghost" Musicians: Erica Kennedy (violin) and Melissa Chominsky (cello) Cinematographer: Brett Ludeman

15.01.2022 The future of art is changing with the seasons! Amanda McGuigan Daniel Boud

15.01.2022 The Australian Ballet is set to announce their 2021 Season on the 1st of December! If you want to join them live via Facebook, please ‘like’ The Australian Ballet to be notified on the day! For those who cannot make the stream, we will also post details of the Season soon after. In the meantime, this beautiful video poignantly captures what many of us, including The Australian Ballet company, have felt this past year during the prolonged period of lockdown.... Thank you for your unwavering support in 2020. For access to exclusive events and online content, renew today or become a member for a small annual fee: https://fab.org.au/membership/ Ballet is better with Friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQdLD6kk960

13.01.2022 Warning: The Wilis are ready to dance with you Best of luck to the Queensland Ballet as they undertake their first full-length production of the year! We are thrilled for you and (super jealous of) your audiences Your production is a hallmark of hope to the future of the Australian performance landscape, and is truly a 2020 dream come true.

12.01.2022 With theatres closed, all the world's a stage Check out this new lockdown-friendly theatre in London, "Distdancing." These live performances put down the phones of a crowd, and brings these park-goers into the moment. Performing to people who rarely step into the theatres, it's amazing how 2020 has changed the accessibility of dance!... It's time to get social DistDancing! http://ow.ly/RM3550Bd99N Check out their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_distdancing_/

12.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... and those lists don't grow themselves! Australian ballerina, Mary Li (formerly McKendry) was an international dance sensation, regularly partnering with Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn and Ben Stevenson. However, she disappeared from public view at the height of her international career. What made her walk away?... Twenty years on, she shares three gorgeous children with Li Cunxin (Mao's Last Dancer), and has shaped the internationally acclaimed Queensland Ballet as a Ballet Mistress. In her highly anticipated memoir, Mary divulges into her untold half of Cunxin's story, and her pivotal role in the Australian ballet landscape.

11.01.2022 Congrats to Soloist Jake Mangahakia who orchestrated the cutest proposal of 2020, live on Sunrise! We can hear the bells! https://7news.com.au//couple-separated-by-coronavirus-rest

09.01.2022 How is the Yellow Wiggle making ballet class COVID-SAFE? If you're finding it hard to explain distancing to your tiny tots, Emma has the answers!

09.01.2022 Did you know that the 'sounds of dancing' in the 1973 'Don Quixote' performance were all created in post-production? As you watch the film on BalletTV, just remember that every foot tap, costume shuffle and door bang was recreated by the magnificent Mike Gissing, due to a technical error that wiped the real-life sounds. Stream on BalletTV now!... https://australianballet.com.au/tv Rudolf Nureyev, Lucette Aldous and Artists of the Australian Ballet Paul Cox

09.01.2022 It's never too early or too late to get your ballet boogie on!

09.01.2022 Join the Friends family for a virtual conversation this weekend! Friends Chair Greg Khoury will be talking all things joints and well-being with member, dancer and remedial therapist Gayle Wakeling Taylor. Places are limited, register now... https://fab.org.au/20//15/friends-in-virtual-conversation/ See more

08.01.2022 It may be cold and dreary now, but the flowers will be blooming soon!

07.01.2022 Seen Spartacus? Did you know that YOUR support put Crassus on the stage? Taken from our 2018 "Spartacus High Tea," the generous support of our members allowed The Friends to make a $100,000 donation to TAB for Spartacus. This donation made our members the custodians of the character Crassus (Though, our members are a whole lot nicer than Crassus). David McAllister, Kevin Jackson, Ty King-Wall at our 2018 Spartacus High Tea.

06.01.2022 Is there a new, rising pandemic happening within Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris? Online learning and halted audition processes have increased concerns about losing the next generation of classical dancers. In this already-competitive industry, are these "little rats" making it to curtain call? https://au.news.yahoo.com/paris-ballets-little-rats-stay-fo

06.01.2022 During your daily commute tomorrow, switch out the music and help keep those legs moving pain-free forever! Remedial Therapist and Dancer Gayle Wakeling-Taylor shares her insightful tips-and-tricks to joint management and fitness. What can you do to avoid preventable life-long muscle and joint pain?... https://youtu.be/RQMuMuWU_Lk

05.01.2022 With lockdown inspiring the amateur artists everywhere, let's dive into the intricate creative processes of Klarfeld's bronze ballet sculptures! "Giselle" by Sculptor Linda Klarfeld Photos by Lexy Potts.... https://fab.org.au//how-does-a-moment-last-forever-our-pr/

04.01.2022 The Australian Ballet has turned back time and brought David McAllister and Fiona Tonkin into the spotlight! Stream 'La Fille Mal Gardée' on BALLETTV now, and experience a performance that has been unseen for over 15 years! Click here:... http://ow.ly/mMZn50B6V5O See more

04.01.2022 "Spartacus gives ballet a political update..." Got some time? Spartacus is now available to stream on BalletTV! http://ow.ly/2Tof50ADAZF... https://www.smh.com.au//blood-on-the-dance-floor-as-sparta

02.01.2022 The Australian Ballet has blown across the waters and onto the pages of Vogue! Featured in the Top 9 of the "Best Ballets to Come Out of Quarantine," Wilis Corps-en-tine features our own Corps de Ballet retelling the story of 'Giselle.' Although we may be biased in saying that Isobelle Dashwood and our Company steal the show, the other short clips, such as the BBC's 'Bathtub Swan Lake' are seriously worth the watch!... https://www.vogue.com/article/best-virtual-ballets

01.01.2022 Although the weather's getting colder, NSW ballet studios are warming with smiles! Here's to hoping our barre's can stay open http://ow.ly/oqrj50ADxXC