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Thursday, 25 September 2008 |
2009 season launched - new website - 2009 video
 | Much-loved dance favourites and exciting new ballets
The Australian Ballet’s exciting 2009 season features the long-awaited return of several dance favourites such as Graeme Murphy’s epic production of Nutcracker – The Story of Clara, the endearing Mikhail Fokine work Petrouchka, and Stanton Welch’s enchanting The Sleeping Beauty. There’s also exotic new ballets, including Graeme Murphy’s keenly anticipated interpretation of Firebird, as well as world premieres from brilliant international choreographers for the Concord programme. 2009 is coming. Let’s make it a year to remember!
For further details on the 2009 season click here. | |  |  |  |  | Check out the next generation of australianballet.com.au
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133819 | |  |  | Season video
Explore the exciting new season ahead with our 2009 video.
Starring Principal Artists Madeleine Eastoe, Robert Curran, Yosvani Ramos and Danielle Rowe, plus insights from our Artistic Director and Chief Conductor.
Watch now | |  |  |  |  | Manon – what if she
made different choices?
Spend 60 seconds with
Artistic Director David McAllister as he talks about Manon’s fateful choice between love and money.
Listen now
Opens in Sydney
28 November - 17 December
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Read Manon reviews | |  |  | Remi Wörtmeyer
Soloist Remi Wörtmeyer is one of the five dancers tackling the challenging lead role of des Grieux in Manon this season. “Des Grieux possesses the ultimate tragic flaw: blind love,” he says. “There is no better emotion to dance.”
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Dancer Download | |  |  | Education events Out There – The Australian Ballet in Schools
For the past three years The Australian Ballet has been working on a major new education project in which over 10, 000 children have participated. Out There is an exciting in-schools delivery of workshops and demonstrations specially designed to engage children in dance.
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This mini documentary follows one school's experience:
Watch now Ballet Briefing – Free for all
Want to know more about our 2009 season? Join our Artistic, Music and Executive Directors, as they discuss the exciting ballets and highlights scheduled for next year.
Saturday 15 November – Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Read more | | |  | Silver Signed Pointe Shoes
Help find a cure for ovarian cancer
There is currently no early detection test for ovarian cancer. Through their sponsorship, NAB & The Australian Ballet have created an opportunity for you to make a difference by purchasing limited-edition silver pointe shoes signed by our female Principal Artists. With all monies going to OCRF, this is your opportunity to support cancer research and own a memento of our leading ladies. Available for a limited time at The Australian Ballet Shop | |  | Interplay Reviews
Three inventive new works - coming to Sydney in November
“Form and function in perfect balance.” The Age
“The dancers seem superhuman. Beyond human, perhaps.” Herald Sun
After an explosive premiere in Melbourne, Interplay is coming to Sydney. Don’t miss your chance to see history in the making.
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Sydney
6 – 25 November
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