Australian ballet
Ballet review: Giselle, Arts Centre Melbourne
The Tokyo Ballet production of this beloved classic is enough to prove the existence of magic.
Dance review: Jewels, Arts Centre Melbourne
Pretty and charming traditional ballet, though it lacks gravitas.
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.
Dance review: Ballet Under the Stars, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Plenty of stars despite the clouds at The Australian Ballet's free birthday celebration.
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.
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…
Dance review: Romeo and Juliet
Grandeur reigns as John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet returns to the Australian stage.
Dance review: Instruments of Dance
Choreographers push the boundaries of ballet in a rich and unsettling triple bill.
The road to inclusivity for First Nations dancers in Australian ballet
Ella Havelka and Evie Ferris are trailblazers in a deeply traditional and elitist artform. They call for a more nurturing…