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The Australian Ballet School 60th Anniversary Showcase

12 May 2024

In the Joan Sutherland Theatre

Dance

Experience The Australian Ballet School's exceptional full-time students in a mixed program of contemporary and classical work that includes a dazzling défilé, special guests and a world premiere.

The Australian Ballet School 60th Anniversary Showcase

Witness the stars of tomorrow on stage today as The Australian Ballet School's pre-professional dancers perform a spectacular program that includes a dazzling défilé, fiery flamenco, and a short story ballet inspired by Edgar Degas. Experience the world premiere of Four Seasons, commissioned by Director Lisa Pavane to honour the history and celebrate the future of The Australian Ballet School in its 60th anniversary year. Each season is choreographed by a graduate of the School - Kevin Jackson, Lucas Jervies, Serena Graham and Graeme Murphy AO. With special guest appearances from alumni and artists of The Australian Ballet.

Presented by The Australian Ballet School

This carefully crafted presentation bears witness to the students' commitment and utter professionalism of The Australian Ballet School.

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Artist information

Director
Lisa Pavane

Choreographers
Graeme Murphy AO
Paul Knobloch 
Lucas Jervies
Kevin Jackson
Serena Graham
Areti Boyaci

Performers
The Australian Ballet School Students

Guest Artists 
Ako Kondo
Chengwu Guo
Nathan Brooks
Hugo Dumapit
Jake Mangakahia
Werner Neumann

Other information

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