David Nixon OBE on the power of narrative in Ballet.
"Playing a character in Ballet develops something in Dancers that nothing else does". Choreographer of The Great Gatsby, David Nixon OBE, features in our SOLD OUT Vernissage Event this Monday! If you haven't got a ticket don't worry, tune into our Facebook Live broadcast on Monday evening from 7pm! Gatsby tickets are selling quickly, purchase yours today: bit.ly/2uoF6RP ... See MoreSee Less
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Psst... only one week until the General Public release of tickets to our Gatsby Gala! Held on 7 October, don't miss this decadent soiree. Sign up to the email list to be the first to be notified about ticket release! ... See MoreSee Less
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Step into 1920's New York: Behind the Scenes of The Great Gatsby
The characters from the novel are what The Great Gatsby is all about. Watch our dancers bring this literary classic to life at His Majesty's Theatre.
Don't miss this Australian Premiere!
Tickets available here: premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=GREATGAT17 ... See MoreSee Less
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Developing young artists is one of the most important goals of the company, and the Young Artist Scholarship gives aspiring dancers the opportunity to gain experience and develop their talent, stagecraft and repertoire.
We'd like to thank all of our Young Artist Scholarship supporters for their contribution.Next up in our celebration of great partnerships between the arts and private sectors in WA, we're showcasing the West Australian Ballet.
Developing young artists is one of the most important goals of the company, and the Young Artist Scholarship gives aspiring dancers the opportunity to gain experience and develop their talent, stagecraft and repertoire.
We spoke with Patron of Private Giving Alexandra Burt, dancer and scholarship recipient Carina Roberts, Wesfarmers Arts Manager Helen Carroll and Artistic Director Aurelien Scannella about the importance of the program to the long-term sustainability of ballet, and why partnerships between the arts and donors, philanthropists and business are so important. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Dancers have been busy rehearsing The Great Gatsby, and in the process, have been putting some miles on their Pointe Shoes! Did you know that you can buy for a pair of Pointe shoes for your favourite Dancer? We invite you to donate to our Pointe Shoe fund by clicking here: bit.ly/2uX81Jp ... See MoreSee Less
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Is that Myrtle's dress we see? Whether you’re a fan of ballet, cinema or classical literature, you’ll love West Australian Ballet’s smooth and sultry adaption of The Great Gatsby. Tickets are selling fast, purchase yours now bit.ly/2uoF6RP ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you taken advantage of the great West Australian Ballet deal from our Lead Partners, Singapore Airlines? They have exceptional Economy and Business Class fares to selected destinations across Asia and Europe.
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As a friend of West Australian Ballet, we would like to invite you to take advantage of these exceptional Economy and Business Class fares to selected destinations across Asia and Europe. Travel perio... 2 weeks ago
Choreographer David Nixon OBE says “There will always be some kind of relevance to The Great Gatsby. It’s about basic things, like the pursuit of happiness”. Don’t miss your chance to see WAB’s stylish adaption of the literary classic. Tickets selling fast, purchase yours here: premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=GREATGAT17 ... See MoreSee Less
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With our Fundraising event, The Gatsby Gala quickly approaching (on October 7), the final elements are coming together for our spectacular auction! Here you can see Principal Dancer Brooke Widdison-Jacobs wearing this elegant piece donated by our friends at Halo Diamonds (valued at $10,000!)
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Are after a unique experience for your School or Dance School? Then our Ballet Moves is the workshop for you! Proudly sponsored by Act-Belong-Commit, our Professional Teaching Artists can tailor make a class for all budding young dancers, from Beginners to Advanced Students! Email learning@waballet.com.au to find out more! ... See MoreSee Less
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