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Études and Circle Electric
Choreographed by Harald Lander in 1948 for the Royal Danish Ballet, Études is set to piano studies by Carl Czerny, arranged by Knudåge Riisager. Emulating the ballet studio experience, the dancers perform precise exercises at the barre, which become more expansive as they move into the centre, and develop into a grand finale of full-velocity movement in perfect synchronisation. Complemented by spectacular new costumes from Lise Lander, Études will transform you to the inner world of the dance studio.
Using the full force of The Australian Ballet's dancers, Circle Electric starts as a microscopic investigation of the intricate and the intimate, ultimately expanding to encompass a telescopic view of humanity. Grappling with the search for meaning, Stephanie Lake in her first full length commission for The Australian Ballet looks at a fundamental paradox of our existence – how we can be both utterly insignificant and profoundly important at the same time.
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Melbourne Fringe Festival
Experience Victoria's largest independent arts festival.
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Sydney Dance Company: Momenta
Momenta takes you on a journey into the poetry and physicality of human bonds.
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Oscar
A new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon based on the life and writings of Oscar Wilde.
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