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QB Presents a Captivating Australian Adaption of Coppélia

Dance 27 Apr, 2024

Coppélia Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet presents Coppélia, a truly captivating ballet infused with a uniquely Australian twist. Premiering in 2014, this imaginative adaptation by Greg Horseman draws inspiration from Australia’s rich migrant history, offering a fr… Read Article

Four Weeks Until A Midsummer Night’s Dream Opens at QPAC!

Dance 16 Mar, 2024

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Queensland Ballet Brimming with mischief and mayhem, Shakespeare’s fantastical masterpiece interweaves the magical realm of fairies and woodland creatures with the mortal world of unrequited lovers. Don’t miss your chance to experience the wonder of Sha… Read Article

Interview with Stephanie Lake – Colossus

Interviews 3 Mar, 2024

Colossus A Dance of Unity and Individualism at ΩHM Festival Interview by Chris Duncan Brisbane’s ΩHM Festival of Other Music, a celebration of avant-garde art and performance, is thrilled to present ‘Colossus‘ by the esteemed choreographer Stephanie Lake. Foll… Read Article

Queensland Ballet Announces New Artistic Director

Dance 21 Dec, 2023

Leanne Benjamin AM OBE Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet has announced Leanne Benjamin AM OBE as its new Artistic Director.  Named Australian of the Year in the UK 2023, this is a homecoming for Ms Benjamin, a Queenslander who has been a vibrant voice in ballet, vocational developmen… Read Article

Queensland Ballet Unveils its Vibrant Company for 2024

Dance 1 Dec, 2023

Queensland Ballet 2024 Season Every Step A Vibrant Story Vibrant, textured characters are the focus of this last season curated by Li Cunxin AO as he steps aside at the end of the year as Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director (2013 – 2023). Today he unveiled the company for 2024, one of his… Read Article

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