A short history, our best tips, your questions answered

Ballet 101

For the ballet-curious

What’s behind that enchanted world you see on stage? How did ballet evolve? What should you wear to a performance? Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this breathtaking art form. 

Going to the ballet

What to wear, when to clap, where to sit: we’ve got all the tips for a perfect night out. 

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A short history of ballet

The evolution of ballet spans half a millennium. In this short history, we explore some of its most important (and juiciest) developments.

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Ballet FAQs

Everything you always wanted to know about ballet

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Blog

Delve deeper into the art form with dancer profiles, guides to our ballets, photo galleries, interviews and more.

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I never thought ballet was my thing, until I went. From the moment I sat down I was hooked. From start to finish I was mesmerised by the athleticism and the ability to tell a story without words. But mostly I was blown away by the grace and power on display.

KRIS SMITH, EX-RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYER, MODEL & MYER AMBASSADOR