The curtain goes up … the audience gasps … and David McAllister’s spectacular Beauty unfolds like a rose, drawing you into a world of romance, wonder and imperial grandeur.

This stunning production has all the delights of a traditional Nutcracker – the Christmas tree that grows to towering heights, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the dancing rats, and the sweets – with some extra treats like a Rose Fairy and a flying goose thrown in!

The romance of Odette and Prince Siegfried is a contemporary love triangle – enjoy this à la mode interpretation of the ballet world’s most beloved tale today on Ballet TV at just $8 for 30 days. 

Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince, the tale of a statue who gives his all to help humanity, is full of poetic beauty, heartbreak, sly humour and sharp social commentary. 

For the first time, the renowned Ballets de Monte-Carlo brings its full troupe to Australia, showcasing its superb dancers in Jean-Christophe Maillot’s modern take on Swan Lake.

There’s nothing like a traditional Nutcracker to get you in the mood for the festive season. 

Three of our multi-talented dancers created new works to three of the top 10 tracks in ABC's annual Classic 100 Countdown.

Three of our multi-talented dancers created new works to three of the top 10 tracks in ABC's Classic 100 Countdown.

Our choreographic talent created new works to three of the Top 10 tracks from this year’s ABC Classic 100.

The beautiful Alice Topp talks through her creative process in developing her choreography. 

Coryphée Jill Ogai tells us about her most challenging ballet, her favourite costume and her dance debut (as a bunny rabbit).

Coryphée Callum Linnane talks through some dream options, and tells us what it’s like to go on in a big role at short notice.

We’re realising how epic the scale of Spartacus is as Jérôme Kaplan’s vast brutalist set design rises out of our workshops. 

Aquabumps recently invited us to perform an underwater dance in a Dropbox collaboration made to unleash creative energy. 

Watch the highlights of The Australian Ballet Education team and Better Together Alliance in Shepparton.

Watch to learn about Gillian Murphy and David Hallberg's journeys and some intimate stories from their lives as stars on the American stage.

 Here he is in conversation with David McAllister. 

Watch as David McAllister discusses with Graeme and Janet the creation of Nutcracker - The Story of Clara, how this partnership began and every moment in between. 

Senior Artist Jade Wood takes us through the rituals of her pointe shoe preparation.

The second instalment of our Ballet Anatomy series focuses on the vital tools that are the feet.

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but they're also key to a dancer's expression and connection.