The Latest Breaking News from Australian Ballet

Top End dance hopefuls leap at Australian Ballet visit

For ballet students in the Northern Territory, dancing professionally can seem a distant dream. A visit from the Australian Ballet has supplied inspiration.

AAP · Aug 19

Theatre move remains a headache for national ballet

With operating losses of $4.7 million, the impact of the Australian Ballet's move to another theatre due to renovations is being felt by the company.

AAP · Apr 30

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

From a tribute to dancers maintaining form at home to a sparely cast Bach interpretation, The Australian Ballet's triple header shines light on the times.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Australian Ballet blasts newspaper review for describing dancers as ‘unusually thin’

Company’s artistic director David Hallberg says he was ‘shocked’ by critic’s review and that critique of dancers’ bodies is ‘not acceptable’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024

Stephanie Lake's electric circle with Australian Ballet

Circle Electric, the latest piece from internationally acclaimed choreographer Stephanie Lake, will debut with the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House.

AAP · May 2, 2024

Work hard, play hard: final bow after 22 years of dance

Australian Ballet dancer Amy Harris says there will be happiness and tears when the curtain falls on her 22 year career.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023

The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake review – a beguiling triumph

David Hallberg’s unashamedly traditional production is laden with Regency splendour, psychological realism and a deep, soulful connection between the doomed lovers

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

The Australian Ballet: Jewels review – lots of glitter but no gold

George Balanchine’s choreography is gorgeous to look at, and there are standout individual performances, but it really needs more lush grandeur

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Australian Ballet dancers to take first industrial action in more than four decades

Dancers will ‘hold the curtain’ at a Melbourne performance on Friday after negotiations to ensure appropriate pay rises failed

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023

Afternoon Update: Record rent rises in capital cities, winter illness warning; and Shannen Doherty’s breast cancer spreads

Australia’s housing stress worsens, and the 90210 actor reveals the terminal breast cancer she has been receiving treatment for has now spread to her brain

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023