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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LI CUNXIN

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SEASON 2016

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1 – 16 APRIL Playhouse, QPAC Choreographer Liam Scarlett Composer Felix Mendelssohn Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Strictly Gershwin 27 MAY – 4 JUNE Lyric Theatre, QPAC Choreographer Derek Deane Composer George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (words and music) Gareth Valentine (adaption of music)

Lest We Forget 29 JULY – 6 AUGUST Playhouse, QPAC Choreographers Paul Taylor Ma Cong Natalie Weir

The Nutcracker 9 – 23 DECEMBER Playhouse, QPAC Choreographer Ben Stevenson OBE Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Dance Dialogues SUMMER 11 – 20 FEBRUARY SPRING 8 – 17 SEPTEMBER Thomas Dixon Centre, West End Program details to be announced in 2016.

Little Red Riding Hood 25 – 28 JUNE (Out of the Box Festival) Choreographer Lucas Jervies Composer Tristen Parr

Tutus on Tour Full schedule and booking details will be available at queenslandballet.com.au in early 2016.


MEDIA RELEASE

Queensland Ballet announces a shimmering Season 2016

In 2016 Queensland Ballet will shine brighter than ever before with a program that will delight,

entice and inspire. Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director Li Cunxin today announced an exciting new season for 2016 including a selection of ballets that will showcase the artistry, virtuosity and technique of the Company’s dancers. “We are thrilled to present this new season and look forward to seeing our audiences swept back in time to an era of elegance,” he said. The 2016 season includes a delightful production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by acclaimed choreographer Liam Scarlett. A co-production with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, this is an enchanting telling of this mythical tale and will transport audiences to another world. Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin will wow audiences with a spectacular tribute to the big band era and will see Queensland Ballet dancers swing, tap and pirouette their way through this high energy performance. It will be Queensland Ballet like it has never been seen before and will be a glamorous and entertaining celebration of dance. As the world pauses to commemorate the centenary of the First World War and honour the Anzac legacy, Queensland Ballet’s Lest We Forget season draws on the power of dance to reflect upon the turbulence of war. The season will include Paul Taylor’s Company B, and two new works from Ma Cong and Natalie Weir. This very special Lest We Forget season is supported by the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund. The much loved Dance Dialogues season will return in 2016 giving audiences the chance to experience intimate studio performances including short works choreographed by some of Queensland Ballet’s very own dancers as well as established choreographers, rehearsals and Q&A sessions. Mr Li said he was sure Brisbane audiences would be pleased to know that the Ballet’s Christmas tradition of Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker would return again in 2016.

“This ballet has already become a firm festive favourite and we’re so delighted that audiences have made us a part of their Christmas celebrations,” he said. “Another thing we’re looking forward to is the launch of our My First Ballet series which will see us stage special ballet interpretations of stories for younger audiences. “This is the first time we will be catering specifically to very young audiences and we’re happy to be partnering with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Out of the Box Festival to inspire a love of ballet in young ones. “We’re also excited to be once again taking ballet throughout Queensland as part of our Tutus on Tour program. “Next year’s tour will take in even more regions than ever and will allow audiences an up close and personal experience with Queensland Ballet through choreography, technique and rehearsal demonstrations as well as performances and information sessions. “Queensland Ballet’s 2016 season will bring old-world style and timeless grandeur to the stage and will take our audiences on a wonderful journey into the beautiful artform of ballet. We can’t wait to share this collection of ballets. “We could not present the beautiful ballets we do without the ongoing and generous support of our partners and benefactors. We thank the Queensland and Australian Governments, our Principal Lead Partner Suncorp, Community Partner QGC and Major Partners BMW, JC Decaux and Virgin Australia. These organisations, as well as many other corporate partners and donors, allow us to deliver an always engaging and entertaining program of dance.” Queensland Ballet season tickets go on sale at 2pm on Monday 21 September, and are the best way to see ballet in 2016. Season ticket buyers can choose two or more productions; can save up to 30% on regular tickets; have access to priority booking; and receive invitations to private information evenings.

MEDIA ENQUIRIESPublicity ManagerKendall BattleyM 0401 739 159E [email protected]

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1 – 16 APRIL

A MIDSUMMERNIGHT’S DREAM

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”

Shakespeare’s whimsical masterpiece has been given new life thanks to acclaimed choreographer

Liam Scarlett. Together with Mendelssohn’s wonderful incidental music, Scarlett’s witty choreography will bring the magical woods and vivid characters to life.

Liam Scarlett was appointed The Royal Ballet’s first Artist in Residence in 2012. He has created ballets for The Royal Ballet, and commissions for international companies such as New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and English National Ballet.

Choreographer LIAM SCARLETT

Composer FELIX MENDELSSOHN QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Conductor NIGEL GAYNOR

Arrangement and Additional Orchestration NIGEL GAYNOR

Costume and Set Designer TRACY GRANT LORD

Lighting Designer KENDALL SMITH

VENUE

Playhouse, QPAC

DATES & TIMES

Friday 1 April 7.30pm

Saturday 2 April 1.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 5 April 6.30pm POST Q&A

Wednesday 6 April 7.30pm

Thursday 7 April 7.30pm

Friday 8 April 7.30pm

Saturday 9 April 1.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 12 April 6.30pm POST Q&A

Wednesday 13 April* 7.30pm

Thursday 14 April* 7.30pm

Friday 15 April* 7.30pm

Saturday 16 April* 1.30pm 7.30pm

SINGLE TICKET PRICES

Adult $100 Concession $85 30 yrs & under $65

Child $55 Family $275 An additional transaction fee of $6.95 applies.

Save up to $25 with season tickets — see page 26.

*These performances will feature recorded music.


A MIDSUMMERNIGHT’S DREAM

THE STORY

In a forest clearing, under a moonlit night sky, Titania and Oberon quarrel over a Changeling Boy found

sleeping in the wood. Titania eventually takes possession of the infant. In his rage Oberon summons his apprentice Puck and sends him to search for a magical flower. When sprinkled into the eyelids of a person sleeping, this magic flower causes the sleeper to fall in love with the first creature he or she sees upon awakening. Oberon plans to use this on Titania in revenge. Meanwhile, four explorers have entered the forest in search of the exotic specimens to be found there, and a complicated love triangle ensues. Helena pines for Demetrius, who is in turn infatuated with Hermia, who is happily coupled with Lysander. Upon seeing this, Oberon orders Puck to resolve this situation by using the magic flower to make Demetrius return Helena’s affections. However, Puck confuses the two men and administers the potion to the wrong one, causing even more trouble.Titania awakens under the flower’s spell to fall in love with the rustic Bottom, whom Puck has transformed into a donkey. Oberon spies on the couple, taking great pleasure in Titania’s humiliation, to which she is entirely oblivious. Upon realising Puck’s mistake with Demetrius and Lysander, Oberon is furious and sets about punishing Puck and resolving the mess, so that Lysander returns to loving Hermia and Demetrius finds love with Helena.Bottom is restored to human form and, as the night draws to a close, Titania and Oberon resolve their differences and gently return the sleeping Changeling Boy to where they found him, and to his own midsummer night’s dreams.

CHOREOGRAPHER

L iam Scarlett is one of the most sought after choreographers working today. He created

A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a coproduction between Queensland Ballet and Royal New Zealand Ballet with the aim of taking audiences on a wonderful mythical journey. He aimed to stay true to Shakespeare’s story but also inject new energy, wit and character into the tale.

HISTORY

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is surely one of Shakespeare’s best-known and best-loved plays,

an inspiration for many artistic endeavours, from instrumental music and songs to opera, painting, film and of course ballet. Many of the characters are instantly recognisable – Titania, Oberon, Puck, Bottom with his ass’s head – and, as with all of Shakespeare’s works, the play is a source of phrases that have entered into the vernacular. The first recorded performance of the play took place at the court of King James I in London, on New Year’s Day, 1605.

MUSIC

The original music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream was created by Felix Mendelssohn. Nigel Gaynor,

in his previous role as Music Director for Royal New Zealand Ballet, worked with Scarlett to put together a tailor-made score to fit the choreographer’s vision of the story.


STRICTLY GERSHWIN

The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are synonymous with an unforgettable time in

America’s history. Strictly Gershwin evokes the silver screen magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and the glamour of a golden age. With music adapted by Gareth Valentine and sensational choreography by Derek Deane, this is a fabulous ballet spectacular not to be missed.

Featuring Gershwin’s greatest hits including An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, Summertime, Strike up the Band, Someone to Watch over Me, ‘S Wonderful, Shall We Dance, I Got Rhythm and many more!

This is Queensland Ballet like you’ve never seen us, as we welcome special guests and a live jazz orchestra to the Lyric Theatre stage.

Devised, choreographed & directed by DEREK DEANE

Words and Music GEORGE GERSHWIN AND IRA GERSHWIN

Music adapted, supervised and conducted by GARETH VALENTINE

QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Lighting Design HOWARD HARRISON

Costume Design ROBERTA GUIDI DI BAGNO

Assistant to the Choreographer IVAN GIL ORTEGA

Tap Choreographer/Artist BILL SIMPSON

Costumes and props from English National Ballet

Gershwin is a registered trademark of Gershwin Enterprises and is used under license.

Generously supported by Amanda Talbot

VENUE

Lyric Theatre, QPAC

DATES & TIMES

Friday 27 May 7.30pm

Saturday 28 May 1.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 31 May 6.30pm POST Q&A

Wednesday 1 June 1.30pm POST Q&A

7.30pm

Thursday 2 June 7.30pm

Friday 3 June 7.30pm

Saturday 4 June 1.30pm 7.30pm


Adult $85 – $140

Concession $75 – $120

30 yrs & under $60 – $90

Child $50 – $80

Family $240 – $320

An additional transaction fee of $6.95 applies.


Strictly Gershwin is a spectacular tribute to George Gershwin and the big band era of the thirties.

27 MAY – 4 JUNE


STRICTLY GERSHWIN

THE STORY

W ith its gorgeous Gershwin tunes, dancing, singing and all-out razzmatazz, Strictly Gershwin is a

glorious celebration of some of the best-known music of the 20th century that defined the loves, hopes and mood of a generation. With stunning choreography from Derek Deane, the dancers of Queensland Ballet and special guests will take you on a glamorous journey through ballet, tap and ballroom, culminating in a spectacular grand finale – the sparkling, energetic ballet from An American in Paris. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra under the musical direction of Gareth Valentine is on-stage, 1930s big band-style, as much a part of the entertainment as the dancers. Superb guest singers and tap dancers will join the Company to present this perfectly-pitched homage to Gershwin’s Hollywood and Broadway classics, while images of the stars of the era – think Astaire and Rogers, Hepburn and Tracy, Bogie and Bacall – flicker on a big screen above.

CHOREOGRAPHER

Derek Deane, the renowned former Royal Ballet Principal Dancer and former Artistic Director

of English National Ballet created and choreographed Strictly Gershwin. Queensland Ballet has also engaged guest tap artist Bill Simpson (from Red Hot Rhythm) to choreograph and perform in the tap sequences, along with Company dancers, for some astounding, Busby Berkley-inspired routines.

MUSIC

Strictly Gershwin is a celebration of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin classic music.

Audiences will recognise many of the songs including Someone to Watch Over Me, The Man I Love, ‘S Wonderful, Embraceable You, An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Strike up the Band, A Foggy Day, Summertime and I Got Rhythm.


29 JULY – 6 AUGUST

LEST WE FORGET

Lest We Forget is a poignant reflection on war, featuring works from three of the best choreographers working today.

COMPANY B

Just as America began to emerge from the Depression at the dawn of the 1940s, the country

was drawn into the Second World War. In a seminal piece of Americana, Paul Taylor’s Company B recalls a turbulent era through the hit songs of the Andrews Sisters. Although the songs depict a nation surging with high spirits, millions of men were bidding farewell to wives or girlfriends and many would never return from battle. The dance focuses on these bittersweet contradictions.

Choreographer PAUL TAYLOR

IN THE BEST MOMENTS

War can intensify feelings of love, commitment and passion. It can strengthen a human’s resolve

to live life to the fullest, to make each moment count. Inspired by The Hours Suite by Philip Glass, this is a mesmerizing meditation on human relationships across three movements. This new work has been especially created for Queensland Ballet’s 2016 season by a bold and innovative choreographer.

Choreographer MA CONGCommissioned by Queensland Ballet and Queensland Performing Arts Centre

WE WHO ARE LEFT

This new work from one of Australia’s most acclaimed choreographers is inspired by poetry

written during the First World War, with touching and emotional insight into the lives of those affected. The work tells personal stories exploring themes such as separation, loss, fear, pride, bravery and dignity.

Choreographer NATALIE WEIRCommissioned by Queensland Ballet and Queensland Performing Arts Centre

VENUE

Playhouse, QPAC

DATES & TIMES

Friday 29 July 7.30pm

Saturday 30 July 1.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 2 August 6.30pm POST Q&A

Wednesday 3 August 7.30pm

Thursday 4 August 7.30pm

Friday 5 August 7.30pm

Saturday 6 August 1.30pm 7.30pm





This program is supported by the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund.


THE NUTCRACKER

9 – 23 DECEMBER

At midnight on Christmas Eve, little Clara begins a magical journey into a wondrous world of toys

that come to life. There she meets King Rat, giant mice, and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy, who reigns over the Kingdom of Sweets.

Ben Stevenson’s much-loved production of The Nutcracker has become a seasonal tradition in Brisbane. Gorgeous sets and costumes and stunning dance combine with Tchaikovsky’s evocative music to make The Nutcracker the perfect festive ballet.

Choreographer BEN STEVENSON OBE

Composer PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY

QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Conductor NIGEL GAYNOR/ANDREW MOGRELIA

Set Designer THOMAS BOYD

Costume Designer DESMOND HEELEY

Associate Costume Designer NOELENE HILL

Lighting Designer DAVID WALTERS

VENUE

Playhouse, QPAC

DATES & TIMES

Friday 9 December 7.30pm

Saturday 10 December 1.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 13 December 12.30pm 6.30pm POST Q&A

Wednesday 14 December 7.30pm

Thursday 15 December 7.30pm


Saturday 17 December 7.30pm

Tuesday 20 December 12.30pm 6.30pm

Wednesday 21 December 1.30pm POST Q&A

7.30pm

Thursday 22 December 1.30pm 7.30pm






Bring the whole family to enjoy this Christmas favourite.


THE NUTCRACKER

THE STORY

Herr Stahlbaum and his wife are giving a Christmas party. Clara and Fritz, their children, greet the

guests. All the children are given toys by their parents. Suddenly, the mysterious Dr Drosselmeyer arrives and entertains the children with his magical tricks and wind-up dolls. Dr. Drosselmeyer brings a special gift for Clara, a wooden Nutcracker. In a jealous fit, Fritz breaks it, but Dr Drosselmeyer quickly repairs the Nutcracker. The party ends, the guests leave and the Stahlbaums retire for the night. Clara awakens, the clock strikes midnight and the room fills with giant mice that attack her! Life-sized toy soldiers, led by the valiant Nutcracker, come to her rescue. The King Rat attacks the Nutcracker, but Clara hits him with her shoe and the Nutcracker wins the battle. After the battle, the Nutcracker turns into a handsome prince. The Nutcracker Prince transforms the Stahlbaum’s house into the Land of Snow. The Snow Queen and the Snow Prince dance with the Snowflakes. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince depart for the Kingdom of Sweets in a beautiful, enchanted sleigh.

ACT 2

C lara and the Nutcracker Prince continue their journey across the Lemonade Sea. When they

arrive in the Kingdom of Sweets, the cooks are preparing delectable treats for their enjoyment and they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. In Clara’s honour, the Sugar Plum Fairy arranges for the inhabitants of her kingdom to entertain them while they eat by performing a Spanish dance, an Arabian dance and a Chinese dance. Clara is also entertained by the Dance of the Mirlitons, a dance with Mother Ginger and her children, a Russian dance and the Waltz of the Flowers. Then, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince dance a grand pas de deux. As the celebration draws to a close, Clara drifts off to sleep. She awakens from her dreams as the Nutcracker salutes his Princess Clara.

CHOREOGRAPHER

Choreographer Ben Stevenson is a master at storytelling and creating unique characters.

Stevenson served as Artistic Director of Houston Ballet from 1976-2003 and in July 2003 was appointed Artistic Director Emeritus and the Company’s affiliated school was renamed Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy. During his tenure with Houston ballet Stevenson created numerous full length ballets including Swan lake, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote and original productions of Peer Gynt, Dracula, The Snow Maiden and Cleopatra.

HISTORY

The Nutcracker ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, was first produced

at the Maryinsky Theatre on 18 December, 1892. The original choreography is now no longer performed, but the attraction of Tchaikovsky’s score and the suitability of the story for Christmas entertainment has inspired many choreographers to make their own version of this enchanting ballet. Seeing The Nutcracker is a dearly-held Christmas ritual for countless families around the world.

MUSIC

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was given the commission to compose the music for The Nutcracker. When

the score for the ballet was completed, Tchaikovsky arranged a concert at which a suite of dances from The Nutcracker was performed in March 1892, some nine months before the first production of the ballet.


SUMMER 11 – 20 FEBRUARY SPRING 8 – 17 SEPTEMBER

DANCE DIALOGUES

D ance Dialogues is a rare chance to see fresh new talent up close in an intimate

studio setting. It also offers audiences a chance to witness a working rehearsal, as Artistic staff coach dancers in excerpts from upcoming Queensland Ballet productions.

Many of the short works will be performed by the accomplished young dancers of our Jette Parker Young Artist Program and Pre-Professional Program, with select pieces choreographed by Queensland Ballet’s own dancers.

VENUE

Thomas Dixon Centre, West End

SUMMER DATES & TIMES

Thursday 11 February 7.30pm

Friday 12 February 7.30pm

Saturday 13 February 1.30pm 7.30pm

Tuesday 16 February 6.30pm

Wednesday 17 February 7.30pm

Thursday 18 February 7.30pm

Friday 19 February 7.30pm

Saturday 20 February 1.30pm 7.30pm

SPRING DATES & TIMES

Thursday 8 September 7.30pm

Friday 9 September 7.30pm

Saturday 10 September 1.30pm 7.30pm Tuesday 13 September 6.30pm

Wednesday 14 September 7.30pm

Thursday 15 September 7.30pm

Friday 16 September 7.30pm

Saturday 17 September 1.30pm 7.30pm

TICKET PRICES

Dance Dialogues is only available to season ticket buyers.

All tickets $45 when purchased with a season package.

Please note only one ticket per package can be purchased to Dance Dialogues.

This exclusive opportunity to see new works created by emerging choreographers is a season highlight.


25 – 28 JUNE

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

Funny, cheeky and feisty, Little Red Riding Hood is a delightful mashup of ballet and puppetry that

families will love. This is a unique re-telling of a classic fairytale, set to an original score that will enthral the littlest lovers of dance and theatre.

First commissioned by QPAC for the 2016 Out of the Box Festival for Children 8 years and under.

Duration 40 MINUTES

Choreographer LUCAS JERVIES

Composer TRISTEN PARR

Set Designer THOMAS BOYD

Costume Designer NOELENE HILL

Lighting Designer BENJAMIN CISTERNE

VENUE

Playhouse, QPAC

DATES & TIMESSaturday 25 June 12pm 2pm 6pm

Sunday 26 June 12pm 2pm 6pm

Monday 27 June 11am 1pm 3pm

Tuesday 28 June 11am 1pm 3pm


All tickets $25 An additional transaction fee of $6.95 applies.

Join in the fun of QPAC’s 2016 Out of the Box Festival, as we launch our My First Ballet series with a very special premiere.


TUTUS ON TOUR

Throughout September and October, our dancers will pack up their tutus, tights and pointe shoes to bring a wonderful evening of ballet to venues across regional Queensland.

From Charters Towers to Mount Isa to Goondiwindi and many places in between, we’ll share our passion for dance through an enticing program of classical and contemporary short works and repertoire excerpts.

Presented in small, intimate spaces, audiences will enjoy an up-close experience with Queensland Ballet and uncover the intricacies of choreography, technique and rehearsal through information sessions with our dancers and Artistic team.

This is an extensive tour of our regional communities, which will also offer locals the chance to get involved in creative movement and dance workshops.

The full schedule and booking details for Tutus on Tour will be available at queenslandballet.com.au in early 2016.

Queensland Ballet’s regional touring is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.


SEASON TICKETS

BENEFITS

Great SavingsYou could save over 30% on regular single ticket prices.

Guarantee Your Seats Many Queensland Ballet performances sell out, however you can secure your seats before single tickets go on sale on 1 December 2015. Online bookings also allow you to select your seats, so you know exactly what’s available and can choose your performances and seats accordingly.

Exchange Your Tickets Season ticket holders have the exclusive benefit of being able to exchange their tickets to another performance of the same production (subject to availability, Qtix exchange fee applies).

Backstage InsightsSeason ticket buyers will be invited to private Information Evenings before A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Strictly Gershwin and Lest We Forget. Find out more about the choreography, costumes, sets, music and story of the ballet from the creative team and dancers, before you attend the performance. You’ll also receive our regular enewsletter, At the Barre, so you can stay up-to-date with the Company’s latest news and special offers.

FULL PACKAGE*

Adult $310 A Midsummer Night’s DreamStrictly GershwinLest We ForgetThe Nutcracker

Concession $270

30 yrs & under $225

Child $185

Optional extras Dance Dialogues Summer $45Dance Dialogues Spring $45Little Red Riding Hood $25

CHOICE PACKAGE*

Adult from $170 Choose two or more from:A Midsummer Night’s DreamStrictly GershwinLest We ForgetThe Nutcracker

Concession from $150

30 yrs & under from $120

Child from $100

Optional extras Dance Dialogues Summer $45Dance Dialogues Spring $45Little Red Riding Hood $25

GIFT VOUCHERS

Treat your family and friends with a Queensland Ballet gift voucher. Redeemable for season or

single tickets, gift vouchers allow the recipient to pick his or her favourite ballets. Vouchers are valid and can be redeemed online at queenslandballet.com.au, over the phone (call Qtix on 136 246) or upon presentation at the Box Office at QPAC. Please refer to full terms and conditions online.

BOOKINGS

ONLINE queenslandballet.com.auMAIL Complete the attached form and post it to:

Queensland Ballet Season Tickets, Reply Paid 3567, South Brisbane BC QLD 4101

PHONE Qtix 136 246, Mon – Sat, 9am – 8pmIN PERSON Qtix Ticket Sales Counter, Queensland Performing

Arts Centre, Cnr Melbourne & Grey Streets, South Bank, Brisbane. Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

For more information or additional brochures, phone Queensland Ballet on 07 3013 6666.

A trip to Hollywood Purchase a Full Package before

13 November 2015 and you’ll go into the draw to win a trip for two to Hollywood,

thanks to Virgin Australia Holidays. The competition will be drawn on

Friday 27 November 2015.

Full terms and conditions of this competition are published online at queenslandballet.com.au

WIN


ABOUT QUEENSLAND BALLET

We engage renowned choreographers and designers from around the world for our main

stage productions and nurture emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works in an intimate studio series. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, complemented by an active program of engagement with our communities, Queensland Ballet has become the central hub for dance in the State. Our dancers are acclaimed for their technical excellence and versatility, and our annual program offers diversity in style, audience focus and geographic reach, with up to 100 performances in Brisbane and tours to regional Queensland each year. The facilities at Queensland Ballet’s home in Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End allow the Company to offer a full range of training and community access programs, including public dance classes. We are committed to providing a pathway for young talent through our Jette Parker Young Artist Program, Pre-Professional and Junior Programs, as well as in the Queensland Dance School of Excellence, a program offered in partnership with Education Queensland. Queensland Ballet is dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence, dance education and innovative presentation of classical repertoire. With bold and confident ambitions for the future, we proudly build upon the legacy of many creative and gifted artists who have been part of the Company’s rich history since 1960.

BOARDBrett Clark (Chair)Justice David Thomas (Deputy Chair)Winna BrownPeter GodberCatriona MordantAssoc. Prof. Gene MoyleAmanda Talbot.

ARTISTIC DIRECTORLi Cunxin

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDilshani Weerasinghe

Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company connecting people and dance across Queensland. We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works.


OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

GOVERNMENT

Queensland Ballet receives financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

LEAD PARTNER COMMUNITY PARTNER

Queensland Ballet is assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding advisory body.

CULTURAL PARTNERSMAJOR PARTNERS

QUEENSLAND BALLET

Board Brett Clark (Chair), Justice David Thomas (Deputy Chair), Winna Brown, Peter Godber, Catriona Mordant, Assoc. Prof. Gene Moyle, Amanda Talbot Artistic Director Li CunxinExecutive Director Dilshani Weerasinghe

Queensland Ballet welcomes you to contact us if you would like to be involved. Please phone 07 3013 6666 or email [email protected]

SUPPORTERS

Queensland Ballet is very grateful to the Artistic Director’s Circle, Charles Lisner Circle, Benefactors, Dancers’ Circle, Queensland Ballet Friends and many generous individuals, trusts and foundations, for their support.

CORPORATE CLUB

Bank of Queensland, FIIG Securities, King & Wood Mallesons, QLD X-Ray, Through the Looking Glass

RESTAURANT PARTNERS

the gunshop café, The Fox Hotel, Urbane

SUPPORT PARTNERS

SEASON PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNER

WITH SPECIAL THANKS

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