Dance review: Australian Ballet’s Anna Karenina

The Australian Ballet, in collaboration with Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet, combines old-world charm with state-of-the-art technology in a truly exceptional production of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina.

Review: Australian Ballet's Gala Spectacular

The Australian Ballet’s Gala Spectacular is a star-filled highlights program designed to delight both ballet regulars and those new to the art form – and the audience response showed the ambitious production delivers on both counts.

Australian Ballet's Nijinsky - "Afternoon of a Faun". Photo: Jeff Busby

Dance review: Australian Ballet’s Nijinsky

In Nijinsky, the Australian Ballet brings to the stage a spectacle of male dancers showcasing the erotic power of dancer and mentor, the bond between brothers, and the tragedy of men at war.

Australian Ballet’s Swan Lake

It’s easy to see why Swan Lake is one of the world’s most-loved ballets. Tchaikovsky’s music itself is magnificent, but then you add a huge ballet company on stage telling a seriously silly story of a doomed romance.