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The Australian Ballet
Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominations
2012

 

Six Dancers vie for Australian Ballet's highest honour

Today February 2 six talented dancers are in the running to take home The Australian Ballet's highest honour, with the 2012 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award nominations announced in Melbourne
The 2012 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award nominees are Dimity Azoury (Queanbeayn N,S,W,) Calvin Hannaford (Camberwell. Victoria), Amy Harris (Ararat, Victoria) Ako Kndo (Nagoya, Japan) Jarryd Madden (Wauchope, N.S.W.) and Jake Mangakahia (Sunshine Coast, Queensland)
In 2012 real-life ballet couple Amy Harris and Jarryd Madden will go head-to-head in their quest for TBDA blory, a first for the Award.
Inroducved in 2003 to encourage young Australian ballet dancers to reach their full potential, the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award has catapulted some of The Australian Ballet's brightest stars into the stratosphere.
Last year Chengwu Guo created history by being the first male dancer to win both the Telstra Ballet Dancer Award and Telsta's People's Cnoice Award.
Five previous TBDA winners have ascended the ballet rankings to reach principal artist status, including Matthew Lawrence (2003), Amber Scott (2004), Lana Jones (2005), Danile Gaudiello (2007) and Kevin Jackson (2008).
This year's nominees were chosen by The Australian Ballet's artistic staff, previous winners of the award and principal artists. The six dancers were judged on their performances throughout 2011, the ongoing development of their skills and their support of fellow company dqancers.
The winner, announced near the end of 2012, will be decided by an industry panel - comprising of representatives fromnThe Australian Ballet, Telstra and the media - and will receive a $20,000 cash prize from Telstra. The people's Choice Award has a $5,000 prize and is decided by public vote.
To vote for your favouritge dancer, SMS their first name to 0439 BALLET (0459 225 538) or go to
telstra.com/ballet to enter online and see full terms and conditions.
Testra has given each nominee a Blackberry to tweet about their TBDA journey. The nominees can be followed as they tweet about their rehearsals, performances and all the news from the backstage at The Australian Ballet.
Audiences can see the 2012 TBDA nominees perform in Infinity which opens in Melbourne on February 24 before travelling o Sydney on April 5. Ballet fans in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth can catch the dances during the upcoming seasons of Graeme Murphy's Romeo and Juliet. Tickets are available from australianballet.com

 

 

AUSTRALIAN BALLET
ON TOUR

 

The Dancers Company

Don Quixote

The story of Don Quixote is based on the legendary tale of The Man of La Mancha by Spanish authoer Cervantes. This classic thee-act ballet tells the story of a deluded old knight, Quixote, on a quest to find his lost love, Dulcina. But on his journey he crosses paths with the swooning young lovers Kitri and Basilio in a tale of fun, mischief and mistaken identity.
Set in a spanish seaside village this light-hearted colourful and entertaining ballet features a rich diversity of characters. Its dramatic liveliness and virtuosic dancing make it the perfect showcase for The Dancers Company' many talented dancers.
Touring three States The Dancers Company will present 17 performances and travel approximately 8000 kilometres by bus, plane, car and truck to bring this ballet classic to regional stages across Australia.

Venues: Victoria: Ballarat Wednesday July 18. Frankston Friday July 20 Saturday July 21 (matinee and evening shows) Wangaratta Wednesday July 25. Echuca Friday July 27.

New South Wales: Paramatta Tuesday July 21, Wednesday August 1. Taree Friday August 3 Saturday August 4. Dubbo Tuesday August 7, Wednesday August 8. Tamworth Friday August 10.

Queensland: Townsville Tuesday August 14. Cairns Thursday August 16, Friday August 17. Toowoomba Tuesday August 21.

 

Australian Ballet
Bookings: 1300 136 166

Infinity

The Triple Threat of Australian Dance

Graeme Murphy, Stephen Page and Gideon Obarzanek unite for the first time to create a program of arresting new works. These trailblazers each have unique approaches to chorepgraphy and bring their individual flair and limitless creativity to this program, testing the limits on what ballet can be. Proving that ballet is the pattern for merging many different art forms, Infinty is a celebration of three choreographers who are deeply connected to The Australian Ballet.

Murphy Work
For the landmark 50th celebrations Murphy offers a new work that seeks raw inspiration from the purity of music and movement. With a newly commisioned piece of music from Brett Dean recently lauded for his award winning score for Opera Australia's Bliss Murphy has an abundance of creative currency to play with. In this emotional piece Murphy's trademark passion, complexity and beauty will delight again.

Obarzanek Work
Obarzanek returns to his balletic roots, combining his classical beginnings with his synonymous technilogically daring style. This will be Obarzanek's first major dance wok after stepping down as Artistic Director of Chuky Move at the end of 2011 and will mark a new chapter in his career. Oberzanek asks a wide range of people"What is Ballet?" Their surprising, touching and often hilarious answers form the bgasis of this new work.

Page Work
Stephen Page, Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre for 20 years, leads a new collaboration between Bangarra and The Australian Ballet. For the first time the Australian Ballet dancers will join with the Bangarra dancers to tell a traditional indigenous story-that of the night skies of Arnham Land. Set to a score by multi-talented composer David Page, this new work celebrates the synergies and differences of these two remarkable companies, combining tradition with contemporary thought.

Season: February 24 - March 6. Venue: State Theatre Victorian Arts Centre.

 

The Dancers Company
Tour

Don Quixote

The story of Don Quixote is based on the legendary tale of The Man of La Mancha by Spanish authoer Cervantes. This classic thee-act ballet tells the story of a deluded old knight, Quixote, on a quest to find his lost love, Dulcina. But on his journey he crosses paths with the swooning young lovers Kitri and Basilio in a tale of fun, mischief and mistaken identity.
Set in a spanish seaside village this light-hearted colourful and entertaining ballet features a rich diversity of characters. Its dramatic liveliness and virtuosic dancing make it the perfect showcase for The Dancers Company' many talented dancers.
Touring three States The Dancers Company will present 17 performances and travel approximately 8000 kilometres by bus, plane, car and truck to bring this ballet classic to regional stages across Australia.

Venues: Victoria: Ballarat Wednesday July 18. Frankston Friday July 20 Saturday July 21 (matinee and evening shows) Wangaratta Wednesday July 25. Echuca Friday July 27.

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Bangarra Dance Theatre
Bookings: 61 3 1399 182 183

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National Ballet of China
Bookings: 1300 136 166

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Kiev Ballet Tour

 

The Trocks
Bookings: 1300 182 183

 

 

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Sydney Dance Company
Bookings: 1300 136 166

 

ARTS HOUSE
North Melbourne Town Hall
Bookings 613 9322 3713

 

 

 

 

 

The Dancers Company

Don Quixote

The story of Don Quixote is based on the legendary tale of The Man of La Mancha by Spanish authoer Cervantes. This classic thee-act ballet tells the story of a deluded old knight, Quixote, on a quest to find his lost love, Dulcina. But on his journey he crosses paths with the swooning young lovers Kitri and Basilio in a tale of fun, mischief and mistaken identity.
Set in a spanish seaside village this light-hearted colourful and entertaining ballet features a rich diversity of characters. Its dramatic liveliness and virtuosic dancing make it the perfect showcase for The Dancers Company' many talented dancers.
Touring three States The Dancers Company will present 17 performances and travel approximately 8000 kilometres by bus, plane, car and truck to bring this ballet classic to regional stages across Australia.

Venues:New South Wales: Paramatta Tuesday July 21, Wednesday August 1. Taree Friday August 3 Saturday August 4. Dubbo Tuesday August 7, Wednesday August 8. Tamworth Friday August 10.

 

Australian Ballet
Bookings: 61 2 9250 7777.

 
 

Infinity

The Triple Threat of Australian Dance

Graeme Murphy, Stephen Page and Gideon Obarzanek unite for the first time to create a program of arresting new works. These trailblazers each have unique approaches to chorepgraphy and bring their individual flair and limitless creativity to this program, testing the limits on what ballet can be. Proving that ballet is the pattern for merging many different art forms, Infinty is a celebration of three choreographers who are deeply connected to The Australian Ballet.

Murphy Work
For the landmark 50th celebrations Murphy offers a new work that seeks raw inspiration from the purity of music and movement. With a newly commisioned piece of music from Brett Dean recently lauded for his award winning score for Opera Australia's Bliss Murphy has an abundance of creative currency to play with. In this emotional piece Murphy's trademark passion, complexity and beauty will delight again.

Obarzanek Work
Obarzanek returns to his balletic roots, combining his classical beginnings with his synonymous technilogically daring style. This will be Obarzanek's first major dance wok after stepping down as Artistic Director of Chuky Move at the end of 2011 and will mark a new chapter in his career. Oberzanek asks a wide range of people"What is Ballet?" Their surprising, touching and often hilarious answers form the bgasis of this new work.

Page Work
Stephen Page, Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre for 20 years, leads a new collaboration between Bangarra and The Australian Ballet. For the first time the Australian Ballet dancers will join with the Bangarra dancers to tell a traditional indigenous story-that of the night skies of Arnham Land. Set to a score by multi-talented composer David Page, this new work celebrates the synergies and differences of these two remarkable companies, combining tradition with contemporary thought.
Season: April 5 - 25. Venue: Opera Theatre Sydney Opera House

 

 

    
     

 

Royal New Zealand Ballet on Tour

 

 

Kiev Ballet Tour

 

The Dancers Company

Don Quixote

The story of Don Quixote is based on the legendary tale of The Man of La Mancha by Spanish authoer Cervantes. This classic thee-act ballet tells the story of a deluded old knight, Quixote, on a quest to find his lost love, Dulcina. But on his journey he crosses paths with the swooning young lovers Kitri and Basilio in a tale of fun, mischief and mistaken identity.
Set in a spanish seaside village this light-hearted colourful and entertaining ballet features a rich diversity of characters. Its dramatic liveliness and virtuosic dancing make it the perfect showcase for The Dancers Company' many talented dancers.
Touring three States The Dancers Company will present 17 performances and travel approximately 8000 kilometres by bus, plane, car and truck to bring this ballet classic to regional stages across Australia.
Queensland: Townsville Tuesday August 14. Cairns Thursday August 16, Friday August 17. Toowoomba Tuesday August 21.

 

The Australian Ballet
 
 

 

Queensland Ballet
Bookings: 135 246

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Ballet - Queensland

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Kiev Ballet Tour

 

 

 

The Australian Ballet
Bookings: 131 246

 

 

 


West Australian Ballet
Bookings: 61 8 9484 1133

 
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Kiev Ballet Tour

 

 

Australian Ballet
Bookins: 61 2 6275 2700

Telstra Ballet in the Park

As the company travels far and wide celebrating its 50th Birthday Year, The Australian Ballet heads to the nation's capital as Principal Sponsor Telstra presents a free outdoor performance in Canberra.
The special event will showcase a selection of repertoire highlights from The Australian Ballet's 50-year history. Commonwealth Park will come to life after dark as artists from all ranks of The Australian Ballet will perform a selction of divertissments from classical pas de deux to some of the company's newest contemporary works.
So grab a picnic and head to Commonwealth Park for an unforgettable evening with The Australian Ballet and share in the 50th Anniversary repetoire.
Season: Friday March 16. Venue: Stage 88 Commonwealth Park Canberra.

 

Royal New Zealand Ballet Tour

 

Kiev Ballet Tour

 

 


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