culture
Ballet’s newest best stepped up in Australian Ballet School Gala
An annual showcase which launches students from the Australian Ballet School onto premiere stages showed last weeked at…
15 Dec 2018 culture
Exquisite classic told by ballet in Queensland Ballet’s A Midsummer Nights’ Dream
Queensland Ballet came to town with a bejewelled showcase of superb choreography, exquisite concept development, quality execution, and…
9 Oct 2018 culture
Swan Lake On Ice thrills by The Imperial Ice Stars
Do you love classical dramas told in music that will live through the ages? The allure of spinning…
5 Jul 2018 culture
‘Under Siege’ at Melbourne Festival
The epic masterpiece Under Siege is the perfect introduction to this year’s Melbourne Festival. Yang Liping’s operatic retelling…
6 Oct 2017 culture
The Clams’ Crimson Tide at Melbourne Fringe Festival
Despite being self-proclaimed as Melbourne’s least professional water ballet squad, The Clams have certainly vaulted to be the…
20 Sep 2017 culture
International Ballet Gala with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet
For one night only, to a full house, esteemed Melbourne ballet academy, The Australian Conservatoire of Ballet, brought…
23 Jul 2017 culture
Triumphant Trailblazers: Aboriginal Ballet Dancers of Australia at Yirramboi First Nations Arts Festival
An elite panel of eight indigenous ballet dancers met as part of Yirramboi (tomorrow), a First Nations Art…
27 May 2017 dancing
Unique and Creative: Melbourne Ballet Company perform ‘Being & Time’
As a small child, I used to dance wildly around the house. Instead of walking from room to…
4 Apr 2017 dancing
Asia TOPA: The Red Detachment of Women
Asia TOPA (Triennial of Performing Arts) is Melbourne’s newest festival and seeks to showcase Australia’s connection with contemporary…
16 Feb 2017 culture
‘Degas: A New Vision’ exhibition brings art and ballerinas to the National Gallery of Victoria
Degas: A New Vision at The National Gallery of Victoria is a must-see for lovers of iconic artists. Naturally,…
4 Jul 2016