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Dance review: The Dream/Marguerite and Armand, Sydney Opera House

As part of its 60th anniversary programming, The Australian Ballet shows its range with two tonally different productions.

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Ballet on the road: what goes into a regional ballet tour

Regional touring takes ballet out of its traditional and rigid contexts, and opens up viewing experiences to audiences around Australia

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What’s in store in 2024 for the performing arts (part two)

What do the MTC, The Australian Ballet and the SSO have in store for 2024? Read on!

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Ballet review: Giselle, Arts Centre Melbourne

The Tokyo Ballet production of this beloved classic is enough to prove the existence of magic.

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Dance review: Jewels, Arts Centre Melbourne

Pretty and charming traditional ballet, though it lacks gravitas.

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Dance review: Identity, Sydney Opera House

Two separate performances exemplify the grace and power of two of Australia's leading choreographers: Daniel Riley and Alice Topp.

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Dance review: Ballet Under the Stars, Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Plenty of stars despite the clouds at The Australian Ballet's free birthday celebration.

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Theatre, dance and circus highlights 2023: part one

Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts casts a critical eye over some of the most promising productions in the year ahead…

Dance review: Dance X part 3

Dance as reflection and provocation in the last of the commissioned series.

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Dance review: Dance X (Part One)

The first of three festival offerings showcases pieces that include works by The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, Lucy Guerin…

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