The Australian Ballet: Identity

See this new program from two of Australia’s leading choreographers.

Evoking a search for cultural perpetuity, the first work, The Hum, is a new dance-theatre work created by Daniel Riley, Wiradjuri man, and Artistic Director of Australian Dance Theatre. Centred upon the tangible yet invisible creative connection between performers, orchestra and audience, this work unites artists of Australian Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet in a never-before-seen collaboration.

The Australian Ballet's Resident Choreographer Alice Topp premieres her new work Paragon, a powerful tribute to the company's origins, strength and evolution. Paragon explores the pursuit of perfection and excellence in the art form of ballet, while also referencing the idea that the company was formed under conditions of pressure and immense expectations, much like a diamond in the natural world.