Saturdays at five
Q & A sessions
Introduction to the ballet
Art of the ballerina
Midweek matinees
Fifteen minutes of fame
A day of open classes
Steps from the ballet
Boys' day
Teachers' day
People's day
Chance to dance
Special forums
Ballet briefing
Pre-performance tours
Ballet Centre tours


Miwako Kubota preparing on stage
Photo by Branco Gaica


FUN FACTS
PARIS OPERA WAS FORMED IN 1671; ROYAL SWEDISH BALLET IN 1773; MARIINSKY BALLET, ST PETERSBURG IN 1783; ROYAL DANISH BALLET IN 1784; ROYAL BALLET, LONDON IN 1926; AND THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET IN 1962.

Pre-performance tours

Discover the magic of theatre by experiencing the excitement backstage as The Australian Ballet prepares for a performance. See the dancers warming up for their roles and the costumes they will wear onstage. Learn facts about your favourite dancer and interesting details of the ballet about to be performed.

Pre-performance tours are available
to a limited number of young students who are attending the performance immediately following – pre-booking is essential. Don’t forget to bring your autograph book!

Suitability
For dance students from age 6

When and where
Saturday 29 November, 12 noon to 12.55pm
Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House


Booking information

Admission free (conditions apply)

Online

Email mail@australianballet.com.au

By mail
Education Bookings
The Australian Ballet
2 Kavanagh Street
Southbank VIC 3006

By phone
1300 369 741




The Australian Ballet Telstra National Australia Council for the Arts