Senior Artist Nathan Brook with artists of The Australian Ballet, Don Quixote (Nureyev) 2023
Photo Rainee Lantry
Understanding ballet hierarchy
Decoding the ranking hierarchy for dancers and the history behind the structure.
Ballet 101
Understanding ballet terms, hierarchy, and more
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.
Giselle, performed in 2019. Photography by Kate Longley
Going to the ballet
What to wear, when to clap, where to sit: we’ve got all the tips for a perfect night out.
Swan Lake, performed in 2016. Photography by Kate Longley
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.
Swan Lake, performed in 2016. Photography by Daniel Boud
Blog
Delve deeper into the art form with dancer profiles, guides to our ballets, photo galleries, interviews and more.
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