Coast Box Office has opened a payment window. Demoting the principals would give no incentive to the junior members of the company.. Kee Juan's professional dance career was about to begin . Paul Selwyn Norton is leaving his position as Director of STRUT Dance in Perth to take up a new post ass director of the Junction Arts Festival in Launceston, Tasmania. Find out more about West Australian Ballet's Company Dancers and Artistic Staff. He was chosen for the company by former Artistic Director David McAllister in 2001 and promoted to Principal Artist in 2008. Royal Ballet Principal dancer Laura Morera will retire at the end of the current season after a career spanning more than 27 years. Obsidian Tear Rentschler was appointed to the board in 2017, and been in the role of Deputy Chair working alongside former Chair David Stobbe, who stood down at the Companys recent AGM. Australian Ballet School graduates Lilla Harvey and Annabelle Watt have been accepted into the Australian Ballet. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The dispute arises from the award provisions covering principals, which require them to dance four performances a week when doing three-act ballets. Fifty years since he stepped 2023 Create Your Own Packages and single tickets are on sale now. She is stepping into the role of Executive Director at the Australian Ballet, following Libby Christie's departure at the end of this year. Spending time at the playground with my two young daughters. If you encounter a problem CLICK HERE to continue. [1][2] The company tours to mainland state capital cities within Australia, with annual seasons in Melbourne at the State Theatre (accompanied by Orchestra Victoria) and in Sydney at the Sydney Opera House accompanied by the Opera Australia Orchestra. Photo: Mitch Aldridge. The Adelaide Festival has appointed a new artistic director,Ruth Mackenzie, CBE, who will take the reins from 2024-26. When dancing the lead role in a full length ballet I can go through two pairs of pointe shoes. Teachers Assistant jobs now available in Elvina Bay NSW 2105. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details. Selwyn has been the leader of STRUT for eight years, during which time he has builtit from a fledgling to a vibrant danceorganisation that has fostered partnerships with some of the world's finest choreographers and positioned itself as the National Choreographic Centre of Western Australia. Amber Scott and Adam Bull in Molto Vivace. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/shaun-parker-wins-film-award. The Australian Digital 12 Month Plan costs $364 (min. Her dream is to perform both Odette and Odile in Swan Lake as transforming into the two different characters in one ballet would be both . McRae has performed as a guest artist with companies including American Ballet Theatre, National Ballet of Canada, Australian Ballet, Tokyo Ballet and at numerous international galas. Were working to restore it. The more sweat shed in practice, the less blood shed in battle. Previously, she was CEO of Melbourne International ArtsFestival; Chief Executive of EdinburghFestivalFringe and Administrative Director of the Edinburgh International BookFestival. He taught students to dance and introduced them to "new ideas about cultural exchange" as well as "new ways . TV series? Skip to main. Enjoy yourself and make the most of everything. A Chronological History of Australian Composers and Their Compositions - Vol. This automatically renews to be billed as $60 (min. Adams ability as a performer and depth of character has also seen him take on darker dramatic roles such as Diaghilev in John Neumeiers Nijinsky and Crassus in Lucas Jervies Spartacus. The Australian Ballet's Instruments of Dance program presents three wonderfully diverse interpretations of music and movement through the work of three unique choreographers: Wayne McGregor, Justin Peck and Alice Topp. Vitality is the state of being strong and active; energy, something dance educators strive Dance Informa is the industry's online dance magazine and news service. His biography has been translated into 19 different languages on wikipedia. Photo by Branco Gaica. She then moved to Australian where she trained full-time at The Australian Ballet School and graduated as Dux. "Finishing with Alice Topps Paragon felt like the perfect way I could tie up my career. Bull was a coryphee, the second lowest rank. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Kathryn Dunn has been appointed Head of Music Theatre at McDonald College in Sydney, stepping into the shoes of Roslyn Dunbar, who has taught generations of pupils over 27 years. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/david-mcallister-honoured. The Ballet Society, Victoria acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre stand, the People of the Kulin Nations. The first performance by the Australian Ballet was Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, staged at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney on 2 November 1962. Click the button below to subscribe to print & digital issues, or buy single digital copies. My first role in the 2002 season was Beyond Forty, in which I danced Suite en Blanc and the Act IV pas de deux from Swan Lake. A book that I often read is The Inner Athlete. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. They are: Brazilian-born Naiara de Matos, who has danced with companies such as Leipzig Ballet, Konzert Theatre Bern, Augsburg Ballet and Dance Company St Ballen; Madeline Harms, most recently at the dance company of Staatstheatre Mainz, Germany, Piran Scott, most recently with the Dance Company St Gallen in Switzerland (where he was awarded Dancer of the Year 2022 in tanz Magazine Europe); Riley Fitzgerald, who returns to the company following time with the Ballet National de Marseille; and Lucy Angel, who joins straight from the SDC Pre-Professional Year Program. West Australian Ballet celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2022. I joined The Australian Ballet 21 years ago in July 1991. Also that amazing feeling you get when you feel you are in complete control of your body while dancing. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/joel-bray-is-chunky-move-s-first-choreographer-in-residence, Joshua Ballinger (supported by the Simon Lee Foundation), Evangeline Beal-Attwood (supported by the Simon Lee Foundation), Emmanuelle Fairweather (supported by Wesfarmers Arts), Indiana Scott (supported by Richard Murphy & Kay Lee and Simon Watson), Charles Dashwood (supported by Wesfarmers Arts) and, Oliver Evans (supported by Bendat Family Foundation, and Patricia Gates) (carried over from last year due to injury). Photo by David Kelly. Required fields are marked *. On set of Don Quixote The Australian Ballet. See www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.theaustralian.com.au/connectedterms. The Australian Ballet is the largest classical ballet company in Australia. Four Dancers Promoted to Principal at New York City Ballet. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are no such restrictions on soloists. Branco Gaica, Pingback: The Australian Ballets Stunning Principals|Dance Informa Magazine, Your email address will not be published. David McAllister has received the 2020JC Williamson Award, which recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry, and helped to shape the future of our industry for the better. My cat is my therapy. Qld Ballet's Principal ArtistLaura Hidalgoand Company ArtistTonia Looker have retired from the stage. The West Australian Ballet has welcomed a number of new dancers to its Young Artists Programme: Bangarra Dance Theatre has welcomed two new dancers.Amberlilly Gordon will join Bangarra as the 2023 Russell Page Graduate. The company also tours internationally, and performs annually in an intimate outdoor setting on Hamilton Island.[3]. Are dancers getting injured more? Kaho was born in Japan and began dancing at three-years-old at the Tachibana Ballet School. Emmanuelle Fairweather. Mr Bahen said yesterday that while the four-performances-a-week arrangement was satisfactory for principals in lead roles, it was unsatisfactory for principals dancing minor roles. The Australian Digital Subscription costs $4 charged for the first 4 weeks, then $40 charged every 4 weeks. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Once complete you will be automatically returned here. I feel very comfortable in that role. What has been a highlight of your career so far? Piotr Stanczyk. By Gilda N. Squire Gildasquire Misty Copeland First Black principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre Earns over $100,000 a year Started dancing at 13 (Source: Misty: Prima Ballerina) By Anastasiya Fedorenko Nina Ananiashvili $30,000 per performance Prima ballerina Book: Love, Wisdom, Motherhood by Jessica Rowe. The Australian Ballet's Callum Linnane has been promoted from Senior Artist to Principal Artist. Being yourself is what you have to offer. Playing one of the seven dwarfs in her first ever ballet concert in Perth, four-year-old Leanne ran to the middle of the stage and shushed the audience, in preparation for her fellow dwarves performance. The Australian Ballet Schoolhas appointedKirsty Ritchie as its new Executive Director. See our recent articlehere. 'You dance so girly': This male ballet dancer speaks up about discrimination For Singapore Ballet Academy Principal Han Kee Juan, however, his passion for ballet almost became his downfall.Having detractors scoff at the thought of a man dancing ballet barely scratches the surface of the challenges Kee Juan faced over the decades. Talks between Mr Bahen and Actors Equity broke down in Sydney late yesterday afternoon after Mr Bahen refused to withdraw the letter. These organisations established the Australian Ballet Foundation to assist with the establishment of a new company, which in 1962 became the Australian Ballet. Sydney Dance CompanyhaswelcomedGabrielle Nankivellto its Advanced Training Department asTraining Associate. "I feel the Australia Council is the engine room of arts and culture in Australia and we all work in service of a higher purpose to make Australias arts and cultural landscape a place we can all be proud of - one that supports and celebrates humanity in its myriad of complex, messy and brilliant forms.. Dont be scared to be yourself. Your email address will not be published. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. After 22 years with The Australian Ballet, Principal Artist Adam Bull will take his final bow at the end of the Melbourne season of Identity in June 2023. [7], Dancers with The Australian Ballet are:[8], The Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards have been made annually since 2003, in support of the aspirations of The Australian Ballet's elite young dancers. James Boyd will join Bangarra as a Russell Page Graduate. Today the company is based in Melbourne; its Southbank headquarters is the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre, named after its long term supporter Lady (Primrose) Potter. It was a very athletic and challenging role. []Christie noted that COVID-19 had been a major challenge for the company which relies on box office for 60% of its annual income but had been unable to perform 75% of its planned performances over the past two years.I am so proud of how the company came together, made sacrifices, and worked hard to stay in great shape in every sense. My favourite book is The Secret, movie is Pretty Woman and TV series is Greys Anatomy. He has been completing a Doctor of Music in Piano Performance at the Manhattan School of Music as the Ruby Fae Ellenger Overstreet Scholar in New York. Australian Ballet's Amber Scott On Discovering Ballet Jane Albert Oct 04, 2016 Prima Ballerina Amber Scott is one of the Australian Ballet's most beloved dancers and the company's principal ballerina. After an esteemed 20-year professional dance career, including 13 years at West Australian Ballet, Demi-Soloist Melissa McCabe (nee Boniface) is retiring from the stage. Soloists of the Ballet Company Ballet Director. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Nicholas Currie-Inns, a Munaldjali and Bundjalung man from Queensland, is the 2021 recipient of the Russell Page Graduate Program Scholarship. Watch. Photo: Sara Walker Photography. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Photo by Daniel Boud. Gohere. With two young children, some days Id like to sleep for 100 years! The first soloist engagement is common throughout Europe. Following Borovansky's death in 1959, the British dancer and administrator Dame Peggy van Praagh DBE was invited to become artistic director of the company. He is a proud Aboriginal man with connections to the Kunja and Muruwari people of south-western Queensland, and Wakka Wakka nation, south-eastern Queensland. TheAdelaideFestivalBoard has announced the appointment of Kath M Mainlandas Chief Executive from April 2022. McRae was born in Sydney and trained with Hilary Kaplan and at The Royal Ballet School. That is such a hard question. So it may come as a surprise that Dr Sue Mayes, the company's principal physiotherapist and an . To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms, Monday to Friday paper delivered including. on the world stage; he became a principal dancer and performed his dream roles; he fell in love, onstage and off; and he enjoyed a twenty-year tenure as artistic director of The Australian Ballet, transforming it into one of the top flagship dance companies in the world. With a vast repertoire which includes the major classical and heritage works as well as contemporary productions, it follows its artistic vision of "Caring for Tradition, Daring to be Different". He joined The Royal Ballet School on a Prix de Lausanne scholarship in 2003. Oscar Valds has been promoted to Principal, Alexa Tuzil has been promoted to the second-highest tier of Soloist, and Adam Alzaim, Glenda Garcia Gomez, Kiki Saito and Jack Whiter have all being promoted from the Corps de Ballet to Demi-Soloist.Assistant Rehearsal Director and former West Australian Ballet Demi-Soloist Reika Sato will start 2022 in her new role of Rehearsal Director. He graduated into The Royal Ballet in 2004 and was promoted to First Artist in 2005, Soloist in 2006, First Soloist in 2008 and Principal in 2009. Makhar Vaziev. "Kunstkamer showcases the rich diversity of the dancers of The Australian Ballet, while also highlighting the groundbreaking work of four of the most sought-after choreographers working today - Sol Len, Paul Lightfoot, Crystal Pite and Marco Goecke," Hallberg said. On set of Don Quixote The Australian Ballet. I became a Senior Artist in 1995 and a Principal Artist in 2002. Which character in a ballet do you most associate with and why? If I had to choose one, it would be Sir Kenneth MacMillan. I was promoted to Principal in September 2001, to take effect in the new year, but after that announcement Robert Curran and I were dancing, Top photo: Dancers Leanne Stojmenov and Yosvani Ramos in The Australian Ballets. Noguromijoined the companys corps de ballet in 2019.http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/moves-at-wa-and-qld-ballet-companies, Melbourne company Chunky Move has announced that Joel Bray is to become its inaugural choreographer in residence, beginning in 2021.http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/joel-bray-is-chunky-move-s-first-choreographer-in-residence. At 17 he was about 175 cm tall, he was thinner than most the girls in his class and lighter than 70% of them. It's Dance Education team performs and teaches over 40,000 children per year with culturally relevant content. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Not in conjunction with any other offer. She trained in Newcastle at the National College of Dance,and in Austria at the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD). The company has also welcomed 12 Jette Parker Young Artists in 2023 with 10 being 2022 Pre-Professional Program graduates includingJoseph Moss,Josh Fagan,Sean Ferenczi,Taron Geyl,Alisa Pukkinen,Eliza Wenham,Hana Nonaka Aillon,Indi Drew,Mia ZanardoandShanti Barlow. Amber was promoted to principal artist in 2011 after performing the Second Movement from Kenneth MacMillans Concerto. Self-satisfaction as the curtain comes down. He said something similar did apply in the Bolshoi. Separate to conducting, Joel is an accomplished orchestral percussionist, pianist and music teacher. Aurlien Scannella will assume the responsibilities of executive director, supported by the executive and artistic leadership, in the meantime. He joined The Royal Ballet School on a Prix de Lausanne scholarship in 2003. Western Australian arts leaderAnna Reecewill be Perth Festivals next artistic director. Beau Dean Riley Smith, senior artist at Bangarra Dance Theatre, has announced his departure, after 10 years with the company. When ABC Sport visited, she was helping principal dancer Joey Romancewicz with his rehabilitation. Ariella Casuleft the company at the end of 2020 and is currently working on an exciting film project. Her career highlights include dancing Odette with Adam Bull in Graeme Murphys Swan Lake in Shanghai, Beijing, Paris, Manchester, New York, Los Angeles, Berkeley, London and Manchester, and partnering with guest artists David Hallberg, Robert Tewsley and Damian Smith. To catch up on last editions interviews with Rachel Rawlins, Kevin Jackson and Amber Scott click here. The majority of the dancers employed by the fledgling company were drawn from former members of the Borovansky Ballet. Corps de ballet member Elmes makes a highly memorable impact, and Linnane, still only in his first year as principal artist, thrills again with his trademark blend of passionate intensity and compelling physical expression. We had a wonderful partnership from then on. Argentine dancer Marianela Nez has been with the Royal Ballet for more than 15 years and has twice won the National Dance Awards title of Best Female Dancer. Sabine Crompton-Ward, a 2020 graduate of the company's Pre-Professional Year 2, has been offered a traineeship for 2021. Please summarize The Power of Dance film and why you think dance is important to society and culture, using at least 3 examples from the film. Paul Selwyn Norton has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director of the Substation, the performing arts venue in Melbourne. In 2020, Amber reached her 20th year with the company, while also studying The Australian Ballet Schools Teaching Course. Tracks Artistic Co-Director Tim Newth will spend this year taking some well-deserved long service leave; Jess Devereux is stepping into the new role of Associate Artistic Director; and Dance Animateur Kelly Beneforti is returning from maternity leave. I was promoted to Principal Artist in 2011, and my first role as Principal was the third movement of MacMillans Concerto. 2023 Create Your Own Packages and single tickets are on sale now. Part I: From Instagram influencers to dancing at home, Campbelltown Arts Centre presents The Other Side with dancer Brianna Kell, RNZB Artistic Director Patricia Barker retires after 43 years in ballet, The Australian Ballets Stunning Principals|Dance Informa Magazine, Aussie dancer Angela Nicotera becomes a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, William Forsythe It Wasnt Me Who Redefined The Ballet. Jaffe is a former dancer with ABT, as principal for 22 years, and most recently has been artistic director of Pittsburg Ballet Theater. She has been performing as an independent dancer and was awardedBest Newcomer (Dance) Award 2019 in the Performing Arts Awards WA. The film Power of Dance examines the work of Jacques D'Amboise: an American ballet dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator. He has anAdvanced Diploma in Dancefrom NAISDA,has performed with the NT Dance Company and worked with many choreographers, including incoming Bangarra artistic director Frances Rings. Adam has made the difficult decision in light of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the company where he will be surrounded by friends, family and his many adoring fans as he dances his final performance. Another significant departure from Bangarra is Executive Director Lissa Twomey. Sleeping Beauty. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $28 every 4 weeks. Australian dancer Steven McRae is a Principal of The Royal Ballet. Promoted to Principal - Australian Ballet, 2004 Australian Ballet, 1996-2008: Iain Mackay: UK: Royal Ballet School: 1999: 2003: Promoted to Soloist Birmingham Royal Ballet, 2001: . His roles with The Royal Ballet include all the classical repertory and leading roles in works by choreographers including Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, David Bintley, William Forsythe, Kenneth MacMillan, Alastair Marriott, Wayne McGregor, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon. It was founded by J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust in 1962, with the English-born dancer, teacher, repetiteur and director Dame Peggy van Praagh as founding artistic director. He joined the Australian Ballet in 2006 and rose quickly through the ranks to be made a soloist in 2010, senior artist in 2011 and principal artist in 2013. Two new dancers joined this year from the company's Russell Page Graduate Program: Janaya Lamb and Jesse Murray. [6], The Dancer Welfare and Development Coordinator is former North Melbourne Football Club defenceman Sam Wright, who took his position after his 2019 retirement. So lifting in pas de deux (even though he had a gym-strengthening program) was very difficult as . Principal Artist Joel Woellner Principal Artist Neneka Yoshida Principal Artist Senior Soloists Alexander Idaszak Senior Soloist Kohei Iwamoto Senior Soloist Soloists Vito Bernasconi Soloist Chiara Gonzalez Soloist Lina Kim Soloist Georgia Swan Soloist Laura Tosar Soloist First Company Artists D'Arcy Brazier First Company Artist Liam Geck Willowy dancers melting over their legs, their noses to their knees, or sitting improbably in the splits to darn their pointe shoes: these are quintessential ballet images. Middle row:Luke Hayward, Riley Fitzgerald, Liam Green, Jesse Scales, Piran Scott, Naiara de Matos, Morgan Hurrell, Connor McMahonFront row:Coco Wood, Emily Seymour, Mia Thompson, Rafael Bonachela, Dean Elliott, Sophie Jones. Dancing my first principal role, Kitri in Don Quixote, alongside my fianc Marc Cassidy. Sign up now to our newsletter to get our latest news, offers and alerts, Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in Early Sunday evening, just after New York City Ballet's final performance of the season, four soloists received the kind of postseason gift every dancer dreams of: Emilie Gerrity, Isabella LaFreniere, Roman Mejia and Mira Nadon were elevated to the rank of principal dancer. Running across the stage in a turquoise tutu as a baby wave when I was four. The Australasian Dance Collective's Jake McLarnon has announced he willretire from dance following the company's season ofAftermath at the Brisbane Powerhouse from February 11-14. We are normal people and we love doing normal things. A work encapsulating the companys rich 60-year history and feeling incredibly content that I have contributed in a small way to the companys enduring and ever evolving cultural legacy. Photo by Pedro Greig. England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775). Australian Ballet principal artists, Kevin Jackson and Andrew Killian, announced their retirement. Our Dancers | The Australian Ballet 2023 Create Your Own Packages and single tickets are on sale now. Please try again later. Enter now at http://www.imasuperstar.com.au Hear how principal ballet dancers Amber Scott and Adam Bull became two of Australi. ", Adam Bull The Sleeping Beauty (McAllister), 2015 Photo Kate Longley. Mr Bahen said that while soloists could be called on to do any number of performances, they would not be asked to do more than four performances in lead roles. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). Sydney Dance Company haswelcomed some new dancers. King-Wall is married to principal artist Amber Scott, and they have recently introduced a second child into the world. Choreographer Tim Harbour and former Principal Artist Kevin Jackson explore the grief and catharsis that an artist She was awarded a CBE for services to culture in Scotland in 2014. It has been a huge privilege to work alongside such esteemed colleagues, at all levels of the organisation, over the last ten and a half years," he said inhis announcement. The strike follows a letter from the chairman Mr Peter Bahen to the companys nine principal dancers on Tuesday informing them that in 1982 they would be offered positions not as principals but as soloists. No other award in the world has this present provision restricting the number of performances of principal dancers.. (From left:) Ruth Mackenzie, Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield. What is the most challenging thing about your job? Please call 1800 070 535. The Queensland Ballet has announced that seven of its 2022JetteParker Young Artists are being promoted to Company Artists in 2023: Ten of the 2023 JetteParker Young Artists have been chosen from the company's Pre-Professional Program -. Lilian Steinerhasbeen announced at the2021-22 Resident Director of Lucy Guerin Inc in Melbourne. Joseph is a disabled performer who made waves when he became the first dancer in a wheelchair to work and perform with the Royal Ballet Company. J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd decided to disband the Borovansky Ballet in 1961. If performing minor first soloist roles, the maximum would be seven. There are so many incredible choreographers past and present and we are so lucky at The Australian Ballet to have such a wide repertoire to give us a taste of everything. Lenski in Onegin and Colas in La Fille Mal Garde. http://www.danceaustralia.com.au/news/bangarra-s-russell-page-graduates-announced. The Australasian Dance Collective has welcomed two new company artists. Ten of the 2023 JetteParker Young Artists have been chosen from the company's Pre-Professional Program - Joseph Moss, Josh Fagan, Sean Ferenczi, Taron Geyl, Alisa Pukkinen,Eliza Wenham, Hana Nonaka Aillon, Indi Drew, Mia Zanardo and Shanti Barlow - while two areAustralian Ballet School graduates,TomUmseherandJames McDonnell. This automatically renews to be charged as $28 (min. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. McAllister's award came on the heels of his Queenthe Elizabeth II Coronation Award, the highest honour awarded by the Royal Academy of Dance. Co3, Perth's contemporary dance company, has appointed Emma Fishwick as2022 artist forIN.RESIDENCE, an exploratory project that will be given a short season in June at the State Theatre Centre of WA. Adam Bull and Danielle Rowe Dyad 1929, Photo Jim McFarlane, Adam Bull Alice in Wonderland, 2017 Photo Daniel Boud, Adam Bull and Imogen Chapman in Lucas Jervies Spartacus, 2018 Photo Daniel Boud, Adam Bull and Coco Mathieson Logos, 2020 Photo Christopher Rodgers - Wilson, Adam Bull and Amber Scott The Merry Widow, 2018 Photo Kate Longley. This automatically renews to be charged as $32 (min. Chantelle Lee Lockhart is a proud descendant of the Dharawal Nation as well as the people of the Eora Nation. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. His role creations include Magician/Mad Hatter (Alices Adventures in Wonderland), Jack (Sweet Violets), Sandman (Hansel and Gretel), Florizel (The Winters Tale), Emble (The Age of Anxiety), Creature (Frankenstein) and roles in Three Songs Two Voices, Children of Adam, Chroma, Acis and Galatea (Royal Opera), 24 Preludes, The Human Seasons, Tetractys, Connectome, Woolf Works, Multiverse, The Illustrated Farewell and Yugen. Dance . Sofie has collaborated with a number of visual artists and institutions including Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Dark Mofo, Constance ARI, Pope Alice, A Published Event, Diana Baker Smith and Seaborg, with music group Group A, with theatre companies Frantic Assembly, Erth Visual and Physical Inc., Terrapin Puppet Theatre and the Channel 3 (UK) television series, 'HUMANS. When you are not dancing, what would you prefer to be doing? Eventually, Andrew joined the Houston Ballet as a Principal Dancer and has had the pleasure of dancing the leading roles in productions by Maina Gielgud, Graeme Murphy AO, Rudolph Nureyev and more throughout his expansive career. However, after a 21-year career with The Australian Ballet, Lucinda has too many highlights to list. He comes to QPAC from Transit Dance in Melbourne where he held the role of Contemporary Course Director and Head of Contemporary Development.