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The Nutcracker Opens December 1, 2023 at the Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Dance 1 Dec, 2023

The Nutcracker December 1 – 20, 2023 Playhouse, QPAC Queensland Ballet invites families of all ages to celebrate one of the most popular and magical holiday traditions this season as The Nutcracker returns for its eleventh year. Captivate audiences with a dazzling winter won… Read Article

Queensland Ballet Launches Van Norton Li Community Health Institute

Latest News 11 Nov, 2023

  Van Norton Li Community Health Institute Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet has launched the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute which is set to strengthen and sustain the company’s commitment to health and wellbeing through dance and enable ongoing positive outcome… Read Article

Outgoing Artistic Director Calls for Arts Funding Parity for Queenslanders

Latest News 11 Nov, 2023

  Li Cunxin Retiring Due to Health Issue Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO has used a company tour to Canberra to highlight the lack of Federal Government Funding for Queensland arts companies, labelling the current system, outdated. Speakin… Read Article

Strictly Gershwin Inspires On Stage Dancer Promotions

Dance 6 Oct, 2023

Strictly Gershwin Queensland Ballet It was a day of promotions for Queensland Ballet, with two dancers recognised in two separate productions of Derek Dean’s Strictly Gershwin. Queensland Ballet’s Alexander Idaszak was promoted to Principal Artist following the Matinee performa… Read Article

Soiree. A Unique Exploration of Dance, Art, and Music

Dance 16 Sep, 2023

Soiree Queensland Ballet Academy Audiences will experience a fusion of art, dance, and live music as Queensland Ballet Academy presents Soirée – a dazzling annual performance season in collaboration with Philip Bacon Galleries and in 2023, internationally-acclaimed artist Mic… Read Article

Brisbane’s Ballet Legend Honoured with Keys to the City

Dance 15 Sep, 2023

Li Cunxin AO Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet legend Li Cunxin AO will be honoured with the Keys to the City to recognise his outstanding contribution to Brisbane. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Li had left an indelible mark on Brisbane’s arts scene and his achievements would be ce… Read Article

Acclaimed Singers Set to Dazzle Queensland Ballet’s Strictly Gershwin

Latest News 9 Sep, 2023

Strictly Gershwin Queensland Ballet Singers Naomi Price, Luke Kennedy, Ben Mingay, and Nina Korbe are set to join Queensland Ballet’s highly anticipated production, Strictly Gershwin. The production, set to mesmerize audiences once again, will return to the stage this September,… Read Article

QBA Bridges Gap with New After-School Foundation Program for Young Dancers

Dance 2 Sep, 2023

Foundation Program Queensland Ballet Academy In response to community feedback, Queensland Ballet Academy is delighted to announce the launch of the new Foundation Program Level 10 for children aged 6 to 8 years in Term 4, 2023. Bridging the gap between Queensland Ballet’s Petite Poi… Read Article

Queensland Ballet’s Giving Day 2023

Dance 25 Aug, 2023

Giving Day 2023 Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet held its annual Giving Day on Thursday 24 August, asking supporters raise vital funds to support its vision to enrich the lives of as many people as possible through the magic of ballet. Every donation will be quadrupled thanks to gene… Read Article

QB’s Blockbuster Ballet – Strictly Gershwin Hits QPAC in September

Dance 11 Aug, 2023

Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin Queensland Ballet Due to popular demand, Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin will return to the Lyric Theatre after its outstanding sell-out success in 2016. Celebrating the glitz and glamour of the 1920s and ‘30s this production is a stunning tribute to t… Read Article