The Australian Ballet has evolved to become our nation's most treasured performing arts company and an icon of dance. 'And We Danced' looks back to reveal what has shaped this world-class institution and made it uniquely ours.
Cast: Lisa McCune
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Miniseries
3 episodes
1. Act 1: 1962 - 1979Australia's fever for ballet began in the early 20th century with the arrival of Anna Pavlova, and later, the Ballet Russes, who enraptured audiences and galvanised Australia's first ballet company - the Borovansky Ballet.PGCC59minJul 14, 2021
2. Act 2: 1980 - 1999Come the 1980s, the Australian economy was booming. It was a time of excess and consumption, and The Australian Ballet's audience was broader than ever before.PGCC58minJul 21, 2021
3. Act 3: 2000 - 2020The Australian Ballet entered the new millennium with a bold creative appointment. Fresh from the dancer's ranks and with no leadership experience, David McAllister took over from Ross Stretton as Artistic Director in 2001.PGCC58minJul 28, 2021
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The Australian Ballet has evolved to become our nation's most treasured performing arts company and an icon of dance. 'And We Danced' looks back to reveal what has shaped this world-class institution and made it uniquely ours.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Veronica Fury
- Cast
- Lisa McCune
- Studio
- WildBear Entertainment
