Adam Thurlow and Amber Scott in Afternoon of a Faun   Photograph: Justin Smith


What’s On at The Australian Ballet

Season 2008

Jerome Robbins - a celebration
A showcase from one of the world’s greatest dance makers
Sydney 30 Apr - 19 May Melbourne 5 Jun - 16 Jun

French Connections
Where Russian bravura meets French chic
Adelaide 23 May - 27 May

Ballets Russes Symposium
Discover more about the Ballets Russes at this fascinating weekend Symposium
Adelaide 23 May - 25 May

Ballet Imperial
Break out your tiaras for this feast of classical ballet!
Melbourne 20 Jun - 1 Jul

Giselle
The ultimate Romantic ballet.
Brisbane 8 Jul - 12 Jul

The Dancers Company
The Australian Ballet’s regional touring arm presents three Ballets Russes inspired classical works
Dandenong 18 Jul - 19 Jul Warragul 22 Jul - 23 Jul
Mooroopna 25 Jul - 26 Jul Mildura 30 Jul - 31 Jul
Broken Hill 2 Aug - 2 Aug Renmark 5 Aug - 5 Aug
Port Pirie 7 Aug - 7 Aug Whyalla 9 Aug - 9 Aug
Alice Springs 14 Aug - 16 Aug Darwin 20 Aug - 21 Aug

Interplay
Twenty-first century ballet from three international hot shots, created to new scores from renowned Australian composers
Melbourne 28 Aug - 8 Sep Sydney 6 Nov - 25 Nov

Manon
A sweeping tale of love and temptation
Melbourne 12 Sep - 23 Sep Sydney 28 Nov - 17 Dec

Education programme
A fantastic range of highly entertaining and informative events
Sydney 23 Feb - 8 Dec Melbourne 7 Mar - 23 Sep
Adelaide 24 May - 27 May Brisbane 6 Jul - 12 Jul
Regional 23 Jul - 21 Aug