Luke Ingham. Photography Justin Smith.

"Australia is known for its bronzed Aussie surfers, footballers and swimmers but for decades now, in opera houses around the world, we have also been recognised for producing some the world's best male dancers. From Sir Robert Helpmann back in the 1930s, right up until today, Aussie ballet boys have taken the international stage and been admired for their strength, passion, wonderful partnering and athleticism. We have a wonderful crop of male dancers in the company today but also field male dancers to nearly every major ballet company in the world.

A male dancer's life is one filled with great physical and mental stamina. It's hard enough to fly through the air and land effortlessly, but even more demanding to make sure your ballerina does the same. I am really proud to be a part of the heritage of this unsung Australian success story and look forward to extending the success of our ballet boys well into the future!"
David McAllister, Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet (and former ballet boy!)

Meet our Ballet Boys
Robert Curran
Adam Bull
Tzu-Chao Chou
Daniel Gaudiello
Luke Ingham
Remi Wörtmeyer
Ty King Wall

Boys' days

The Australian Ballet regularly hosts Boys' Days events for male dance students as part of our national Education Programme. Details of our 2009 Boys' days events will be announced at the end of January but in the meantime check out our Education website for a load of interesting ballet information and fun things to do.

View images of The Australian Ballet's boys in action.