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Hi everyone and welcome back to the podcast! Welcome to SERIES 7! for this weeks episode, I am joined by Shane Wuerthner, probably better known as Athletistry on Instagram. We talk about his journey through professional ballet training, audition season and his experience of turning down a contract at the Royal Danish Ballet, and how this led him to go on to dancer soloist roles at Vienna State Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and Queensland Ballet, where he retired to settle down in Australia. During lockdown Shane started personal training, which led him to where he is today, the creator of ‘Athletistry' and online service for dancers to improve their range and quality of movement. You can find Shane here; IG: @athletistry TikTok: @balletstrong YT: Ballet Strong I hope you enjoy the episode Romy xx
Join Blandy and Kim for an in depth look at what's happening across our region this weekend. This weeks special guest is Craig Cathcart , Queensland Ballet's Executive Producer ahead of the Queensland Ballet on Tour show at the Brolga Theatre Wednesday March 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I'm speaking with Mary Li, ballet mistress and principal répétiteur at the Queensland Ballet. Mary's story to the stage is an unlikely one—one of eight children, Mary grew up in a small town in Central Queensland called Rockhampton. She was the first person in her family to try ballet, but by the age of 16—the day after completing her Solo Seal exam—she flew to London after being accepted into Royal Ballet School. Her star continued to rise, on graduation Mary was accepted into London Festival Ballet, now the English National Ballet—and was made principal within four years. But it was a chance move to Houston Ballet in the United States that saw the course of her life change again—when she crossed paths with another principal dancer, Li Cunxin—they would go on to marry, and dance together all over the globe. In this wonderfully brave conversation, Mary opens up about her career, meeting her husband and learning of his life, and their decision to have children. But Mary also talks about the devastating decision to leave her career after her eldest child was found to be hearing impaired, the grief she suffered knowing her child would never hear music, reuniting with the stage at the Queensland Ballet, and now choosing to learn AUSLAN with her eldest daughter Sophie.Mary continues to train and teach the principal artists of Queensland Ballet, all the while juggling life with Li and their three grown up children, Sophie, Tom and Bridie. Mary continues to learn AUSLAN, and her book Mary's Last Dance is available on Audible and in all good bookshops. If you'd like to listen to Li's conversation with me, please scroll down to Episode 5 of Talking Pointes, and we'll also pop the link in the show notes—and finally, to continue to follow all of Mary's adventures, you'll find her on Instagram.Mary and I recorded remotely, with Mary dialling in from Brisbane. This episode was produced in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation to whom we pay our greatest respects.
Η πρώην χορεύτρια του Βασιλικού Μπαλέτου, θα μετακομίσει σύντομα από το Λονδίνο πίσω στην πατρίδα της, για να γίνει η νέα καλλιτεχνική διευθύντρια του Queensland Ballet τον επόμενο χρόνο, διαδεχόμενη το διάσημο χορευτή Li Cunxin.
Richard Roberts is an award-winning designer and educator. His body of work spans theatre, ballet, opera, musical theatre, and film, across Australia and internationally. Richard is currently Head of Design and Production at the Victorian College of the Arts. He has held positions as Head of Design at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Head of Production at The Victorian College of the Arts and Head of Design at The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. Richard's designs for opera include: for Opera Australia, Rigoletto, Don Pasquale, The Magic Flute and Die Fledermaus (with West Australian Opera); for Victorian Opera, Parsifal, Cunning Little Vixen; Nixon In China, The Magic Flute, Baroque Triple Bill, The Marriage Of Figaro; The Corronation Of Poppea and Don Giovanni; for Opera Queensland, Ruddigore; and for New Zealand Opera, Seattle Opera, and Philadelphia Opera Rigoletto. For dance, Richard's designs include: for Australian Ballet, Don Quixote, Requiem, Molto Vivace and Raymonda; La Sylphide and La Fille Mal Gardee for West Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet. For theatre, Richard's designs include: for Queensland Theatre, Othello, The Sunshine Club, Death Of A Salesman, Noises Off (with MTC), Much Ado About Nothing, Tartuffe and Managing Carmen (with Black Swan); for Ensemble Theatre, Black Cockatoo; for TML, Fiddler On The Roof; for Melbourne and Sydney Festivals, The Season national tour; for Melbourne Theatre Company, Last Man Standing, Solomon And Marion, Next To Normal, The Gift and Frost/Nixon, Macbeth, Dreams in an Empty City, As You Like It, Hedda Gabler, The Sapphires, All My Sons; for Sydney Theatre Company, Australia Day(with MTC), True West, Riflemind; for Black Swan, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Glengarry Glen Ross; for Belvoir, The Sapphires (with Black Swan). For screen, Richard's work includes production design for George Ogilvie's The Battlers for the Seven Network, the 12-part series Five Times Dizzy for SBS and I Own The Racecourse for Barron Films. Richard has designed the Operatic adaptation of Jane Harrison's The Visitors for Victorian Opera, currently playing The Arts Centre in Melbourne. For Opera Australia's Summer season he is Design Consultant for the Mozart Opera's Idomeneo and The Magic Flute. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au
APATA PODCAST FLASHBACK Celebrating conversations with educators and industry we take a look back at our very first episode with former Queensland Ballet Principal Artist Natalie Hammond who went on to choreography, adjudicating and now teaching ballet to all ages with Brisbane's 2ballerinas. Born in Coonabarabran, Natalie began her dance training on the Gold Coast where she was a Star Dust Junior studying tap, jazz and musical theatre. In 1994 Natalie graduated from the Australian Ballet School with Honours and whilst studying at the school, Natalie was a silver medallist at the Asia Pacific Ballet Competition in Japan and a bronze medallist at the Adeline Genee Awards in London. In 1995, Natalie joined the Queensland Ballet and won critical acclaim for a variety of principal roles. These included Tough Girl in Antony Tudors “Echoing of Trumpets”, Lilac Fairy in “The Sleeping Beauty”, Myrtha, Queen of the Willis in “Giselle”, Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” and Helena in “A Midsummer Night's Dream”. She was also a member of the company during their highly successful coast-to-coast tour of the United States. From the World Dance Company and Expressions Contemporary Dance Company to guest teaching and adjudicating Natalie now enjoys teaching all ages from tiny tots to seniors with 2ballerinas. Access this episode's PDF Transcript For more visit Natalie's Episode Page 2ballerinas www.apata.com.au
Hey BlurtstarsCan you handle the cold? Out of the frying pan into the freezer. Winter has definitely settled in many parts of the country as we shiver to the coldest week of the year so far.What better thing to do on a cold winters' day, or night, than snuggling up under the blanket and check out Wot's On The Box. The Kegsta will be reviewing "The Shrink Next Door". And then Wencee will turn to a family animated show called "The Owl House".Then on Chinese Takeaway Wencee brings to you some of the fabulous inventions the Chinese have brought to the world. While the Kegsta will be blurting about Xi Jinping philosophy.So sit back, put on your listening muffs, and check out what The New Blurt has to talk about this week.Tune in and find out on https://youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar@gmail.com.BanterWorld Refugee Day, 20 June →United Nations | World Refugee Day 2023Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - Based in MelbourneLNP member resign on allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female politicians →ABC News | Senator David Van resigns from Liberal Party following allegations of inappropriate behaviourFemale reporter from 1970s doing a vox pop on sexism in London →BBC Archive | 1970: Female reporter turns tables on 70s men by PINCHING THEIR BUMSWill the Grammy awards allow the use of AI when handing out awards? AP News | Grammys: Only ‘human creators' eligible to win, recording academy says response to AIHow Russians are silently protesting against the war in the Ukraine →New York Times | Decoding the Antiwar Messages of Miniature Protesters in RussiaChinese TakeawayThe Chinese have made some great inventions many centuries ago that we still use today. Here are a select few →Compass: http://www.historyofcompass.com/compass-history/invention-of-the-compass/Printing: https://www.britannica.com/topic/printing-publishing/History-of-printingHistory of fonts: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/the-meanings-of-typography/102443094Paper Money: https://www.thoughtco.com/the-invention-of-paper-money-195167Porcelain: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/porcelain-history.htmAcupuncture: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/acupuncture-0017051Xi Jinping Thought philosophy. What is it and what does it mean for the Chinese population →Al Jazeera News | China targets ‘unity in thought' with campaign on Xi's philosophyLi Cunxin (Mao's Last Dancer) retiring from the Queensland Ballet →ABC News | Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin to step away from Queensland Ballet after stunning careerWikipedia | Mao's Last Dancer (book)Wot's On The BoxThe Shrink Next Door on Apple TV was reviewed by the Kegsta. He gave it 4.5 out of 5 Blurtstars →YouTube | The Shrink Next Door trailerApple TV | The Shrink Next DoorThe Owl House on Disney + was reviewed by Wencee. He gave it 3.7 out of 5 Blurtstars →YouTube | The Owl House trailerDisney + | The Owl HouseFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Twitter - @BlurtNew This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com
Li Cunxin, artistic director of the Queensland Ballet, joins us today on Talking Pointes. Most of you will know Li from his early life. He is Mao's Last Dancer. Li was born into complete poverty in rural China, where he was plucked from obscurity to join the Beijing Dance Academy. He was put through years of brutal training, up to 16 hours a day, to become a dancer. However, his life was meant to be one of twists and turns. He was chosen to undergo an exchange to the United States to dance with the Houston Ballet and while he was there he fell in love and married an American dancer. The resulting standoff between the USA and China made Li a global name, and with it, a ballet superstar. But with that success also came pain. In this wonderfully personal and at times emotional interview, Li shares stories from his early life, and the trauma of being banned from China, but he also shares the highs, reuniting with his parents, finding enduring love and to learning Auslan for his eldest daughter, Sophie. Hosted by Claudia LawsonFor the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com and follow us on Instagram at @fjordreview and @byclaudialawson
Hear Neil Breen recap the news of the day including, the buyer for Star Entertainment's Treasury Casino and Hotel in Brisbane has reportedly pulled out of a long-term deal, plus, renowned ballet dancer Li Cunxin will retire as the artistic director of the Queensland Ballet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode of the podcast, in this weeks episode I'm joined by Leisel Rose, company Artist at Queensland Ballet. We chat about her journey dancing in Australia, training at ABS, overcoming challenges at school, navigating lockdown and persevering through the harder periods. Thank you Leisel fo coming on and sharing your journey and thank you to everyone who tuned into todays episode, You can find Leisel on insta here; @Leiselrose_ Don't forget to follow us on instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast Love Romy xx
We all know dancers are athletes of the arts and we are grateful to discuss this with the amazing Shane Wuerthner! Having danced for several years with Vienna State Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and Queensland Ballet, this ballet principal shifted his focus to strengthening dancers & artists world wide though his company Athletistry Ballet Club. This is the perfect episode for any dancer struggling with certain technical abilities and curious how to overcome these obstacles through conditioning. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend!SOCIALS:Shane Wuerthner - @athletistryUs! - @insidedancepodcastAlex - @alexyonkTaylor - @tbradchoreoSupport the show
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Li Cunxin, artistic director of the Queensland Ballet, joins us today on Talking Pointes. Most of you will know Li from his early life. He is Mao's Last Dancer. Li was born into complete poverty in rural China, where he was plucked from obscurity to join the Beijing Dance Academy. He was put through years of brutal training, up to 16 hours a day, to become a dancer. However, his life was meant to be one of twists and turns. He was chosen to undergo an exchange to the United States to dance with the Houston Ballet and while he was there he fell in love and married an American dancer. The resulting standoff between the USA and China made Li a global name, and with it, a ballet superstar. But with that success also came pain. In this wonderfully personal and at times emotional interview, Li shares stories from his early life, and the trauma of being banned from China, but he also shares the highs, reuniting with his parents, finding enduring love and to learning Auslan for his eldest daughter, Sophie.For the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com and follow us on Instagram at @fjordreview
Rachael Walsh was drawn to classical ballet because it was hard. And being a country kid, she was told many times that she would never make it. But thanks to a wonderful ballet teacher, Rachael discovered that her body could become an amazing instrument of dance. For 18 years she danced with the Queensland Ballet, and for 13 of those years she was the Principal Dancer with the Company. In 2014, a chronic hip issue meant that Rachael had to retire from the profession and artistic outlet that she loved. In the years leading up to retirement, Rachael had been deliberately absorbing the inner workings of the Queensland Ballet Company - she seems to have instinctively known that if she wasn't dancing, she needed ballet to be a part of her world. And under the fresh leadership of Li Cunxin, Rachael has delighted in working in the organisation and is now the Director of Foundation for the Company. Like so many retired athletes (myself included!) Rachael still feels like she's in transition. I absolutely understand how she feels when she says that nothing can really replace the experience of elite athletic perfection. And what is your identity if you can no longer refer to yourself as an athlete in your sport? Enjoy listening to this more artistic athletic chat - it really was so good for my soul. Libby x You can find more about Rachael Walsh and the Queensland Ballet at: https://www.queenslandballet.com.au/company/team/dancers/rachael-walsh-1 Contact kim@willoweffect.com for sponsorship opportunities. Host: Libby Trickett Instagram: @allthatglitterspod Produced by: Strozkiy Media (@strozkiymedia) www.strozkiymedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Classical repertoire dominates Australian ballet seasons, but in the mid-20th century, new work was a key priority for Australian ballet companies. What has become of these works? Our Top 5 Arts resident Yvette Grant introduces us to the prolific choreographer Laurel Martyn (1916-2013) and we learn about Yvette's own mission to resurrect forgotten Australian ballets.Also, to mark Barbra Streisand's 80th birthday, some of our favourite musical theatre performers are joined by symphony orchestras around the country for a celebration of Barbra's most memorable songs and we look at how Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker — now 130 years old — came to become a fixture of the Christmas calendar after having little impact in its native Russia.
Classical repertoire dominates Australian ballet seasons, but in the mid-20th century, new work was a key priority for Australian ballet companies. What has become of these works? Our Top 5 Arts resident Yvette Grant introduces us to the prolific choreographer Laurel Martyn (1916-2013) and we learn about Yvette's own mission to resurrect forgotten Australian ballets. Also, to mark Barbra Streisand's 80th birthday, some of our favourite musical theatre performers are joined by symphony orchestras around the country for a celebration of Barbra's most memorable songs and we look at how Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker — now 130 years old — came to become a fixture of the Christmas calendar after having little impact in its native Russia.
Classical repertoire dominates Australian ballet seasons, but in the mid-20th century, new work was a key priority for Australian ballet companies. What has become of these works? Our Top 5 Arts resident Yvette Grant introduces us to the prolific choreographer Laurel Martyn (1916-2013) and we learn about Yvette's own mission to resurrect forgotten Australian ballets. Also, to mark Barbra Streisand's 80th birthday, some of our favourite musical theatre performers are joined by symphony orchestras around the country for a celebration of Barbra's most memorable songs and we look at how Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker — now 130 years old — came to become a fixture of the Christmas calendar after having little impact in its native Russia.
Described by The New York Times as “one of America's most peculiarly original dance poets,” choreographer Trey McIntyre has made a habit of defying expectations throughout his career. A graduate of UNCSA, he went on to the Houston Ballet Academy where upon finishing his training, he was given the position of Choreographic Apprentice at the Ballet, a post created specifically for him.As his freelance career started to take off, he did something completely unexpected. Rather than tether himself to a large coastal metropolis or a European capital, he decided to settle down in Boise, ID, where he created Trey McIntyre Projects, a vibrant dance company that quickly garnered the world's attention, spending up to 22 weeks a year on national and international touring. Then 10 years later in 2014, at the height of the company's success, Trey decided to fold the company and return to freelancing.He continues to be an in-demand choreographer around the world — just before the pandemic he created works for Queensland Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and The Washington Ballet — but lately he has also been diving into a new artistic passion. He has a photographic practice, creating kinetic and often erotic tableaux of the human body, that he supports through a network of fans via a Patreon account. In 2018 he also directed “Gravity Hero,” a documentary about his journey with his Boise-based dance company.In this interview with Pier Carlo Talenti, Trey discusses why and how he has always pushed himself past comfort zones in order to feed his voracious curiosity and wonders what it will take for dance companies to remain equally curious and nimble in the digital age.www.treycool.com
Lisa BolteWho hasn't swooned watching ballets Swan Lake and recently I saw Romeo and Juliet so breathtaking .. now featuring on at The Australian Ballet at The Vic Arts Centre.Lisa Bolte is one of those rare talented people who's life as a Principal Ballet dancer has taken her across the globe.Mesmerising audiences with her stunning and elegant performances she is truly a national treasure.She danced with The Australian Ballet Company, 1986-2002, 2005-2007 and was promoted to Principal Artist by the revered Artistic Director, Maina Gielgud in 1993.Highlights with The Australian Ballet have included performing principal roles from the entire classical repertoire including Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Romeo & Juliet, LaSylphide, Raymonda, Don Quixote, Manon, Anna Karenina, Etudes, Copellia, The Merry Widow, Onegin and Theme and Variations.As a guest artist Lisa performed with Nureyev's Farewell Australian Tour (1991); with The National Ballet of Canada in Swan Lake and The Merry Widow (1994); with The Maryinsky Ballet as Giselle and as Kitri in Don Quixote (1996); with The Royal Danish Ballet as Odette/Odile, Swan Lake (1998); with Queensland Ballet, pas de deux from Edge of Night and Raymonda (2007).In 1998 Lisa was awarded the ‘Mo' award for Best Female Dancer after her performances in Romeo and Juliet. Scholarship winner of the Erik Bruhn Award 1987; the Lissa Black Award 1994; Nominated for The Dancing Times' ‘Young Dancer of the Year' following The Australian Ballet's performances of The Sleeping Beauty at Covent Garden in London 1988.Assistant to Maina Gielgud, in staging and coaching Giselle for The Boston Ballet.Working in Philanthropy as Patron Manager at The Australian Ballet 2011-2016, the role included leading tours for Renaissance Tours to Tasmania, New York and Houston.Currently she is Southern Chapter Chair of The Australian Ballet Foundation Board.In the years since her retirement as a Principal Artist, Lisa has enjoyed opportunities performing as a Guest Artist with The Australian Ballet, including as the Mother is Maina Gielgud's Giselle, and as the Queen in both Stephen Baynes' Swan Lake and David McAllister's The Sleeping Beauty. She now shares her knowledge learnt through years of being coached by wonderful Artists herself, mentoring full-time ballet students in Melbourne.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkDeborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: ...
Today I'm speaking with Mary Li, ballet mistress and principal répétiteur at the Queensland Ballet. Mary's story to the stage is an unlikely one—one of eight children, Mary grew up in a small town in Central Queensland called Rockhampton. She was the first person in her family to try ballet, but by the age of 16—the day after completing her Solo Seal exam—she flew to London after being accepted into Royal Ballet School. Her star continued to rise, on graduation Mary was accepted into London Festival Ballet, now the English National Ballet—and was made principal within four years. But it was a chance move to Houston Ballet in the United States that saw the course of her life change again—when she crossed paths with another principal dancer, Li Cunxin—they would go on to marry, and dance together all over the globe. In this wonderfully brave conversation, Mary opens up about her career, meeting her husband and learning of his life, and their decision to have children. But Mary also talks about the devastating decision to leave her career after her eldest child was found to be hearing impaired, the grief she suffered knowing her child would never hear music, reuniting with the stage at the Queensland Ballet, and now choosing to learn AUSLAN with her eldest daughter Sophie.Mary continues to train and teach the principal artists of Queensland Ballet, all the while juggling life with Li and their three grown up children, Sophie, Tom and Bridie. Mary continues to learn AUSLAN, and her book Mary's Last Dance is available on Audible and in all good bookshops. If you'd like to listen to Li's conversation with me, please scroll down to Episode 5 of Talking Pointes, and we'll also pop the link in the show notes—and finally, to continue to follow all of Mary's adventures, you'll find her on Instagram.Mary and I recorded remotely, with Mary dialling in from Brisbane. This episode was produced in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation to whom we pay our greatest respects.We're delighted that Mary Li's episode of Talking Pointes is sponsored by Energetiks. Energetiks are a sustainable, Australian Made brand that specialise in creating world class dancewear for the stars of tomorrow. Perform and feel your best at every stage of your dance journey in Energetiks' premium, high performance fabrics. See their entire range online at energetiks.com.au, and for all Talking Pointes listeners there's a 20% discount on all Energetiks products—listen in for the code!
Rising from impoverished beginnings in communist China, to international ballet dancer and author of best selling autobiography Mao's Last Dancer, Li Cunxin has lived an enormous life on stages around the world. But as he tells us on this episode of Streets of Your Town, he is still full of gratitude for the opportunities he's been able to embrace, particularly his present role as Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet, a tenure which has just been extended. Mao's Last Dancer became an international best seller and movie, but Cunxin says the role which he is most proud of, is leading Queensland Ballet and its dancers. To celebrate his tenth year at the helm, he has personally curated a triple bill of his favourite works the company has performed. And in a wonderful confluence of historic events for his beloved Queensland company, he is also about to open its new home, fulfilling a transformation he envisioned from when he first began. Get the full story and join The Wandering Journo tribe at substack.soyt.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer values have changed over the pandemic. Community, connectedness, emotions, purpose - all form a much larger part of the buying decision. People will pay for great experiences, for local products, for personalisation, for sustainable practices - to contribute to a greater purpose. How should you leverage this trend for growth? And how can you tug at your audience's heartstrings to create long-term loyalty & a lifetime of value?Panel of Speakers:Erin Rigby, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Queensland Police Service https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinrigby/Lisa Summer-Hayes, Head of Marketing & Audience Development, Queensland Ballet https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasummerhayes/Anthea Gaffney, General Manager, UnLtd https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthea-gaffney-42156936/Megan Henderson, Global Operations Marketing Leader, Flight Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-henderson-73bb99127/Panel Facilitator: Rob Hudson, Chief Digital Officer, Auto & General https://www.linkedin.com/in/hudsonrob/ EPISODE NOTES: In this panel you will hear: how to identify & create experiences that go beyond your product - Understanding trust. Why should you build trust from the first click? - Re-framing your audience engagement to elicit long-term loyalty - What emerging technologies will enable you to deliver more to your community? - Humanising automation for personalisationLive recording by Select Audio Visual.Networx Brisbane events are organised by conference and events company, Iceberg Events and Something Digital These events are proudly supported by Reload Media, Select Audio Visual, Vision6, and DPMA.Produced by Networx Brisbane, Australia. For upcoming events, visit https://brisbane.networxevents.com.au/eventsFollow Networx Brisbane on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.Never miss an episode.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox or TuneIn to get new episodes as they become available.
Belinda Adams, became a carer for her eldest son after he sustained a traumatic brain injury in a near fatal car accident in 2012, prompting her to drive around Australia on “Belinda's Big Bus Tour for Brain Injury Awareness” distributing resources and raising awareness for people affected by brain injury. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Belinda was then invited to speak at numerous events such as “Simply Humans – Unsung Heroes” in 2017, The Hopkins Centre's Bold Idea's, Better Solutions Rehabilitation panel discussion facilitated by award winning journalist Emma Griffiths for ABC Focus in 2018 and at WIFT's (Women In Film & Television) panel discussion “Inclusion by Design: Creating an equitable environment on screen and behind the camera” at the Gold Coast Film Festival in 2019. Also in 2019, Belinda was invited to join The Hopkins Centre Ambassador Council and honoured with an Adjunct Research Fellowship at Griffith University. In this role she founded Ballet for Brain Injury, a dance rehabilitation program for people affected by brain injury, developed in partnership with and facilitated by Queensland Ballet. In 2021 Belinda completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Business at the University of Canberra whilst working on some of Australia's biggest film and television productions, currently as a Screen Queensland Attachment on NBC Universal's Ticket to Paradise starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Belinda formed her own production company “Citrine Sun Entertainment” with a mission to tell authentic and inclusive stories receiving a Highly Commended for her “Ballet for Brain Injury” short documentary in 2021's Focus on Ability Film Festival. Belinda was the recipient of an Australia Day Achievement Award in 2018 and in November 2021, was presented as a semi-finalist for the Australia Pacific Community Hero Award in recognition of her contributions to the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I hope you're having a lovely January! And thank you for all your feedback on last fortnights episode. I'm so glad you enjoyed and it's always lovely to hear from the wonderful women (and men!) in the Balanced Ballerinas Community. Today's guest is Caitlin Thamm who is the founder of Dance Care Australia. A space which has been created for dancers of all ages to be heard and understood in whichever capacity they need by someone who knows what it can be like to be a dancer. Caitlin spent 15 years of her life studying to be a dancer. She began full-time training at the age of 13, which led her to finishing final years of high school at Queensland Dance School of Excellence. Following graduation Caitlin completed a year of Queensland Ballet's Pre-Professional Program in 2013 whilst participating in various company productions. Upon graduating, Caitlin continued to train and traveled all over Europe auditioning for ballet companies in search for employment. Facing many struggles and disappointments she decided to return home to Australia and re-evaluate her future. After making the difficult decision to stop dancing, a story so common, Caitlin applied for university and completed a Bachelor of Human Services in 2018. During this time she began to notice the scarce amount of industry specific mental health support for dancers in Australia and decided to use her own experience within the dance world to support dancers going through the adversities the industry produces. In December 2020 Caitlin graduated with a Master of Counselling from the University of Queensland and is now a registered counsellor with The Australian Counselling Association. Caitlin has a heart of gold and just wants to help young dancers flourish! I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Caitlin and I believe you will too... As always, you can reach me on instagram @thebalancedballerina and you can also reach Caitlin @dancecareaustralia - she has the cutest, most sweet instagram full of feel good vibes, so be sure to check it out! ______________________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)
Hi everyone in today's episode I'm joined by Lucy Christodoulou , artist with Queensland Ballet. In this episode we talk about her journey with Anorexia (TW), her challenges with her ballet training, taking the decision to retire and her move into the fitness space and how mindset coaching has been a big saviour during her recovery. You can find Lucy on Instagram @holistic_ballerina_ or @christo_coaching as well as www.christocoaching.com for more information Be sure to follow us on apple podcast & Spotify to get our weekly episode! And follow us on Instagram @the_hardcorps_podcast I hope you enjoy the episode and have an amazing week!
Along with the announcement of the Queensland Ballet 2022 Season comes the news that Li Cunxin will stay on as Artistic Director for another three years. To see photos and a season trailer, please visit The Ballet Herald. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/balletherald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balletherald/support
Our guest in this episode is Zac Jones - Heal Yourself and MoveZac comes from an incredibly rich movement background: a graduate of the Australian Ballet School, Soloist with the Queensland Ballet and the Expressions Dance Company. He's a second degree black belt in Aikido, first degree black belt and teacher in Filipino Arnis, and continues to study Kung Fu and Russian Systema. Zac also holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Choreography from the Victorian College of the Arts. Zac was Strength Coach at the Australian Ballet School for five years and has studied body mindfulness and somatic practices, including Continuum, Idiokinetics, Skinner Release Body-mind Centering and Contact Improvisation. Drawing on his vast range of experiences, Zac founded Heal Yourself and Move in 2014 and now teachers into dance schools around the world, focusing on movement, intelligence, relaxation, and training the body to be the teacher. Zac welcome to the show.[1:59] Zac talks about his introduction to Pilates around 1995 studying at the Australian Ballet Centre in Southbank, Melbourne, and training with Andrew Baxter, who was one of the early pioneers bringing Pilates to Australia. This was the beginning of understanding how to link body concepts to find technical breakthrough in a high-level skill pursuit,[5:34] Zac recalls his first impressions of working with Andrew in a small group setting with some ballet demi-gods, and Pilates giving him a sense of alignment, engagement, and perfect tuning.[11:14] When Zac receives a strong grounding through Paul Cini's APMA focus on clinical application and the connection of anatomy and physiology. He also credits Wendy Smith (Studio 303) and Steph Glickman (Armature Pilates).[16:12] Zac describes other influences on his teaching – the somatic approach, Franklin, Ideokinetics, Skinner Releasing, Body Mind Centring and Continuum, and Feldenkrais.[17:01] Bruce asks how martial arts and Aikido added to the blend of influences.[22:31] Zac describes his dislike of set programming and how it feels antithetical to his personal experience of Pilates. Joseph Pilates was a continual innovator.[26:45] Zac gets excited with the ongoing process of working on solutions for people or himself and getting breakthroughs.[27:51] Bruce questions Zac about more recent developments in his teaching and Zac talks about going online and back into the dance world.[32:17] A big discovery for Zac has been finding out that change is possible instantaneously; in particular, release from tension.[34:57] Zac looks to what he wants to do in the future and explains the importance of listening to intuition.[36:12] Bruce asks how musical percussion influences Zac's work.Heal Yourself and MoveWebsiteInstagramFacebookJoin Friday group training callsBook a call with ZacThe Pilates Diaries PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramEpisode SponsorsTRIMIOPilates Reformers Australia10% off with min. $100 spend - use PILATESDIARIES21Whealthy-Life10% off - use PILATESDIARIESToeSox Australia15% off with min. $49 spend - use PILATESDIARIES21
Li Cunxin, artistic director of the Queensland Ballet, joins us today on Talking Pointes. Most of you will know Li from his early life. He is Mao's Last Dancer. Li was born into complete poverty in rural China, where he was plucked from obscurity to join the Beijing Dance Academy. He was put through years of brutal training, up to 16 hours a day, to become a dancer. However, his life was meant to be one of twists and turns. He was chosen to undergo an exchange to the United States to dance with the Houston Ballet and while he was there he fell in love and married an American dancer. The resulting standoff between the USA and China made Li a global name, and with it, a ballet superstar. But with that success also came pain. In this wonderfully personal and at times emotional interview, Li shares stories from his early life, and the trauma of being banned from China, but he also shares the highs, reuniting with his parents, finding enduring love and to learning Auslan for his eldest daughter, Sophie.For the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com and follow us on Instagram at @fjordreview
Louise grew up in country Lismore before heading to Brisbane's Queensland Dance School of Excellence (QDSE) to finish school in full-time dance training. What I love most about Louise's story is that although she started ballet late (12 years old is considered late in the world of ballet!) she was smart enough to realise that this disadvantage in the professional world of ballet didn't rule her out completely in having a career within the industry… After her first pre-pointe assessment, Louise always gravitated towards a fascination with physiotherapy and knew if she entered that space she wanted to remain in the dance world. The product of excellent parenting, Louise kept her academic grades high, contacts close and set out to complete her university studies and secure her dream role of working as a resident physiotherapist with Queensland Ballet whilst also building her own private practice – the pre-pointe physio. It sounds like a clear path, but there were a few twists and turns along the way which I'll leave up to Louise to tell… In this conversation we cover Louise's personal journey from dancer to dance physiotherapist. And Im sure it will inspire any young dancers listening to keep up their academic studies. This story highlights the importance of education in young dancers and the beautiful possibilities that await anyone still wanting to be part of the ballet world if they decide a career as a professional dancer isn't for them. ______________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)
Today, I'm speaking with my lifelong friend, Adam Blanch. Adam's story has often been compared with Billy Elliot. He grew up in a tiny town in regional Australia called Weston. It's about an hours drive west of Newcastle. In this tiny town everyone can always remember that Adam was dancing. And so, at the age of six, Adam's mum and dad enrolled him in the local ballet class, held in a local hall. He was the only boy. And so, his life in dance began. In this very candid and courageous interview, Adam opens up about his childhood, the bullying he suffered, his sexuality, but also the joys and the adventures he's had along the way to ultimately create the career and the life of his dreams. For the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com and follow us on Instagram at @fjordreview
Neil Breen talks to today's Great Queenslander Mary Li, who is set to make a return to ballet after almost three decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Boyd is the Head of Academy Program (Upper Levels) and Choreographer in Residence for Queensland Ballet. Paul grew up in Wagga Wagga during the 1960's and found his passion for dance, and in particular for ballet. Over his long career as a dancer he got to perform across the world and even in front of royalty. After retiring from actively dancing he still maintains an absolute passion for the art, helping to grow the next round of Australian talent in Brisbane.In Mere Mortals Conversation #49 Paul and I discuss: what is was like to be in Germany during the Chernobyl nuclear accident, dancing across the world in exotic places, his childhood story of bullying in a smallish country town and how he got through this rough period, highlight experiences from his time as a Principal Artist and the mental/physical fortitude it requires to reach the pinnacle of the ballet world.As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:59) - The day of Sat 26th, April 1986(6:00) - Misinformation about the Chernobyl incident(9:57) - Dancing in East Germany(14:01) - What makes Australia home?(17:51) - Learning to speak German(21:30) - Discovering the passion for ballet(27:30) - Childhood bullying stemming from being different(33:27) - Support and belief from mentors(38:47) - Not taking life for granted(45:01) - Dancing in Arena di Verona(48:55) - The discipline of constant hurt/pain/tiredness(54:59) - Longevity of dancers(57:50) - Denying instant gratificationConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/
Joel is a beautiful ballet dancer that has trained extensively with The Australian Ballet School and Queensland Ballet Academy. In fact, we both share a deep love and respect for Paul Boyd who listeners of the pod are well acquainted with having both been taught by him for many years. During our conversation we dive into Joel's experience as a Prix de Lausanne finalist and how he has decided to move away from the traditional route of becoming a professional ballet dancer to explore feature film opportunities, event management and anything else that tickles his fancy when it comes to shaking up this industry. Can you see why I'm a big fan of Joel? Young and full of spirit with just the right amount of rebel in him that shows respect to the dance industry whilst simultaneously questioning past practices and look at reinventing the wheel. Because of this I'm officially a Joel fan and I think you will be too after listening to this conversation. Joel's most recent endeavour is to bring the most talented ballet dancers from across the world together to showcase their incredible ability over a series of two intimate evenings at South Bank's Piazza Auditorium, which is an incredible outdoor stage that's fully undercover. Perfect for covid times! Shortened to BIG, the Ballet International Gala is the perfect mix of international and local partners with Julian Mackay (Principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet) and Lauren Lovette (former Principal dancer with NYC Ballet) amongst others bringing some international heat with the local likes of Mia Heathcote (Senior Soloist with Queensland Ballet) and Victor Estevez (Principal with Queensland Ballet). Attracting art and ballet enthusiasts, this event is actually going to be like no other. Joel wants you to feel like you're at a ballet festival whilst celebrating the artists like rockstars and highlighting the importance of bringing ballet to the people. BIG is on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th June of this year (I'll actually be attending the Friday performance!) and you can purchase tickets from balletinternationalgala.com - I hope to see you there and whilst I have only met Joel the once for this interview, I am so proud of this young mans ability to form an amazing team around him and shoot for the moon. __________________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)
This episode, Shadé Zahrai interviews Anna Marsden, Managing Director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Anna was previously the CEO of the Queensland Ballet, Director of the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art and General Manager of the Institute of Modern Art. Valuable Discussion Points (01:39) What is Anna's leadership journey? Anna started her leadership journey in the industry of her passion - the arts. As a teenager, Anna's dream was to be on stage, however she decided that her personality and interests were also suited towards arts management so she began pursuing this as a career. For the first 14 years of her career, Anna worked in art galleries that took her around the world and unlocked a passion for connecting great brands, great work and great people with fundraising and investment. After a stint in corporate communications and consultancy, Anna became the CEO of the Queensland Ballet where she remained for seven years. Today, Anna is the Managing Director of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. (03:39) How does Anna see women activating leadership in male dominated industries and environments? Whilst Anna has worked with a lot of powerful women throughout her career, she still sits at many top leadership tables as the only woman which is something she believes has to change. Anna recalls one moment, around 15 years ago, when she was attending a women's lunch with some amazing guest speakers who broke various glass ceilings in Australia. One of the speakers commented that once you have children, you start climbing the ladder and progressing up. This spurred Anna on later in her career after having children herself to work harder and continuing progressing her career as a working mother as she strongly believes there is no more productive, empathetic, powerful or purposeful creature on this planet than a working mother. Anna comments on the importance of women being able to quieten the voice in the back of our heads that evokes a feeling of guilt or uncertainty as a working mother, particularly when holding a leadership position. (09:04) What are Anna's insights into people generally being more aware and focused on their purpose? In 2020, we faced bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic and various other challenges. Not only did the the world stopped but it was completely disrupted. People had to confront the fragility of life. Anna believes what it did do is to make people realise they only have one life and one community so it's important to understand how we can be purposeful and make it count. Anna states that we are currently in a transition where people are trying to find a more purposeful life in a more purposeful vocation. (25:27) What is on the horizon for the Great Barrier Reef? Anna strongly believes that when we talk about collective impact, one of the big aha's and oversights for all of us is to truly understand the role and the necessity of this bio culture stewardship of the Great Barrier Reef and its protection and that can only be done with deep, authentic relationships with the First Nations people. Through some incredible investment from the Australian Government, and working closely with the traditional ownership communities, Anna is excited and proud of the work being carried out to manage, protect and love these beautiful ecosystems forever. Key Learnings Some women have a tendency to listen to the voice in their head that tells them to feel guilty about being in leadership roles. Anna suggests that women disregard this voice because it can hold them back at critical times and make them think they are not good enough. Anna added Dual Psychology to the Leadership Toolbox. She uses this to stay authentic to herself, and be positive and optimistic. This thinking has been picked up and applied to COVID to look at how business leaders and community leaders can handle the brutality of life and still remain resilient, optimistic and powerful. Quotable Quotes “There is no more productive, empathetic, powerful, purposeful creature on this planet than a working mother and I don't have the psychology or the data but I will fight anybody on that fact.” – Anna Marsden “The world didn't stop. The challenges didn't stop but people did have a disruption. They had to confront the fragility of life.”– Anna Marsden “We will prevail because we will get the right combination of great brands from around the world to work this and we will leave nothing in the tank and so that's my drive is that team Australia will prevail.”– Anna Marsden “We're all learning together but I have to say, out of everything that I've done in my life and a few of the executives share this with me, this is the work that we think we'll be most proud of is how we work together with First Nations communities to protect a special part of Australia.” – Anna Marsden Important Resources and Links If you would like to learn more about how CommBank is ensuring women are advancing their growth in business, visit https://www.commbank.com.au/women-in-focus.html. Host of the Leading Women podcast, Shadé Zahrai helps women hack their careers to advance faster, overcome their limiting beliefs and confidently create the life they deserve. She is featured in Forbes, the New York Times, TED, Daily Mail and other media. If you're interested in learning more about Shadé and the issues she's currently discussing, visit https://www.shadezahrai.com If you're interested in connecting with Anna Marsden or viewing her professional portfolios and achievements, visit her LinkedIn via https://au.linkedin.com/in/anna-marsden-b10b892b The Leading Women podcast is produced by Nicole Hatherly, recorded at RadioHub Studios with post production by Cooper Silk and Iain Wilson.
Stefanie Jones' music theatre career began at the age of seven when she appeared as Young Eponine in Cameron Mackintosh's 10th Anniversary Tour of Les Miserables. The following year she was cast in SEL & GFO's production of The Sound of Music playing Brigitta. In 2011 Jones graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts having completed a Bachelor of Music Theatre, and whilst at the VCA received the Cassidy Bequest Fund Award on behalf of the University of Melbourne Trust. Stefanie Jones has trained extensively in dance, having studied with the Queensland Ballet through their Junior Extension Program, and also holds her Associate Diploma in Music for Violin. Professional theatre credits include Liesl in The Sound of Music (RUG/GFO), Jean MacLaren in Brigadoon (TPC), Dream Laurey in Oklahoma! (TPC), Dream Lover (GFO), Once The Musical (MTC/GFO), South Pacific (Opera Australia/GFO), Carmen Live or Dead (Oriel Entertainment Group), Giulietta in Aspects of Love for Walk This Way Productions and in 2016 was a finalist in the prestigious Rob Guest Endowment Awards. Her screen credits include Molly (M4Entertainment/Seven Network), The Divorce (Princess Pictures/Opera Australia) and the role of Megan Dennison in Neighbours. Most recently Jones played the role of Muriel's best friend, Rhonda Epinstall, in Muriel's Wedding.
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown. Also, Tony Award-winning composer of Fun Home, Jeanine Tesori, joins us from her Manhattan living room to share her insights into creating great musical theatre.
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown. Also, Tony Award-winning composer of Fun Home, Jeanine Tesori, joins us from her Manhattan living room to share her insights into creating great musical theatre.
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown.Also, Tony Award-winning composer of Fun Home, Jeanine Tesori, joins us from her Manhattan living room to share her insights into creating great musical theatre.
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown. Also, Tony Award-winning composer of Fun Home, Jeanine Tesori, joins us from her Manhattan living room to share her insights into creating great musical theatre.
I've been meaning to have today's conversation for a while now. I just had to find the time to pin down one of my favourite humans in the whole wide world - Mr Paul Boyd. Mr Boyd (as you'll hear me refer to him because I am absolutely incapable of calling him 'Paul') was my coach growing up from about ten to fourteen years old. At the time Mr Boyd was still performing with Queensland Ballet and continued to take me for private coaching as he entered retirement. Mr Boyd entered my life during those pivotal years as a young dancer when you need the utmost attention and care if you're going to make a career out of ballet. You also need the perfect balance between tough love and kindness which Mr Boyd has down to a fine art. Now, regular listeners of the podcast have heard me occasionally talk about having some extremely damaging ballet teachers who didn't have the best intentions when it came to their students and I want to clarify that Mr Boyd was one of the only teachers I ever had that I unquestionably trusted and can say with confidence made me the dancer and subsequently teacher I am today. I was going to share a little background, but we actually delve quite deep into Mr Boyd's illustrious career both overseas and in Australia, working with some of the most world-renowned choreographers and artists. As a young student, you're so self absorbed and only occasionally explore your teachers past but never in depth, so it was so nice to sit down and learn more about the man, the artist, I admire so much. I care more for this man than words can describe and I felt so teary towards the end of the interview as I reflected on how beautiful this man truly is. I remember performing in Queensland Ballet's Sleeping Beauty, one of my first professional performances, when Mr Boyd would watch me warm up side stage and check in to see how my nerves were. I'm certain that by the end of this interview, you'll be just as in love with Mr Boyd as I am... As a teacher, you just never know the impact you can have on a student and I'm so glad that Mr Boyd was part of my life growing up. I endeavour to be as kind and impactful as he was to me for my students. Thank you Mr Boyd for your time to generously have this conversation and for continuously pushing me to reach for the stars. ______________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)
It's my absolute pleasure to bring the Balanced Ballerinas community a beautiful story rich in Australian culture and ballet royalty today! Mary Li was raised in Rockhampton, Queensland amongst the chaos of seven other siblings. Her parents sounded phenomenal, loving and down-to-earth. The perfect recipe for supportive parents of a budding young ballerina. From the humble beginnings of a little ballet studio run by Ms Hansen in Rocky to the Royal Ballet School in London and Christmas's spent at Covent Garden, Mary went on to tour all around the world world with London Festival Ballet before taking a position with Houston Ballet, that subsequently led to meeting the love of her life. Many of us know the story of Li Cunxin (current Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet), author of Mao's Last Dancer. But few of us know the story of Mary and the incredible sacrifice she made for love, for family and for their daughter Sophie. Mary's Last Dance is the title of this very story and hit bookshelves last week. Mary's memoir is an insight into her wonderful Australian childhood, dazzling career as a Principal dancer performing every lead role imaginable, touring with Rudolf Nureyev and being coached by Margot Fonteyn. As you'll hear, I was incredibly nervous going into this interview. I was interviewing Mary the day after her book came out and her publisher had sent me a digital copy a week prior. Amidst the concert season I currently find myself, I hurriedly consumed the pages to prepare for our interview. Whilst inhaling the pages of her book, I learned just how incredible Mary's career was. This made me nervous. I was about to interview ballet royalty. Then on the day of our interview Mary was watching me set up my podcast equipment when I asked if she'd done many interview yet for the book release to which she replied, "Yes! I've just finished an interview with Sarah Kanowski for ABC's Conversations!" I almost died. I was interviewing Mary right after one of Australia's top interviewers... no pressure! Nerves aside, I have to be honest. I absolutely LOVED this book. I knew I'd enjoy it, but I was expecting to absolutely love it. I didn't expect to feel as emotionally swept up by the pages as I did. Whilst the glitz and glamour of Mary's life as a professional ballerina is fascinating, I actually loved the whole heartedness of her Dad waking her up for rehearsals as a young girl, her Mum helping her purchase a Winter coat in preparation for a life in London and the references to 'tallie' beers, Hills Hoists and barbecued prawns shone through for me. Maybe it's the fact I turned thirty this year. Maybe it's the state of the world we currently live in. Maybe it's the trauma we're collectively feeling as a result of this world pandemic that's making me so nostalgic and sentimental for the small things in life. But Mary's story is another reminder about what's really important in life; family, friendship and love. A beautiful story. A beautiful reminder about how incredible this country I live in is. An extraordinary woman. After our interview I half expected Mary to quickly get up and go about her busy day, but instead she instantly turned the tables on me - asking questions about my own ballet journey, the podcast, our community and my ambitions. I'm sure you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed bringing it to you. And as always you can connect with me on Instagram @thebalancedballerina or even better hit that green button on Spotify! ___________________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)
Mao's Last Dancer author and Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin visits Ipswich to give a morale boost to the local arts community and raise the profile of creative industries at a council-hosted summit. Also in this episode council's now-closed Whitwood Road landfill site at risk of causing environmental damage without remedial works at a substantial cost. Published: 16 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Li Cunxin and mayor Teresa Harding (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Mary Li was a star ballerina when she fell in love with Li Cunxin, her dance partner at the Houston Ballet. When their daughter Sophie was born profoundly deaf, Mary walked away from dance for many years
Mary Li was a star ballerina when she fell in love with Li Cunxin, her dance partner at the Houston Ballet. When their daughter Sophie was born profoundly deaf, Mary walked away from dance for many years
Discussions surrounding dance injuries are plentiful these days, which is why at Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education we are passionate about providing our dance educators with specific, current and relevant content regarding dance injury prevention, care and rehabilitation. We take time to ensure our topics are unique, thought-provoking and informative for today's dance educators. We also ensure we connect you with professionals who have not only researched these particular methods but have extensive experience in putting these techniques into practice. Which is why today for our topic on strength training for the adolescent male dancer, we welcome the Strength Coach of the Queensland Ballet Academy and Company Mr. Tony Lewis. GUEST: After studying full-time at the Australian Ballet School, Tony began his 15 years as a dance professional with The Australian Ballet Company followed by his retirement as Principal Dancer from the Queensland Ballet in 2003. After experiencing a career where refined physical maintenance and injury rehabilitation was perpetual, a career move to health and fitness was a natural transition for Tony, thus health and fitness business, TONY LEWIS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING was born. In 2014 he was invited to be the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Queensland Ballet Academy. His work with the male students at the Academy led to accepting a position with Queensland Ballet’s Health Team. By drawing on his past, and using both traditional and modern Strength and Conditioning techniques, Tony has developed a unique style of training. His focus is on creating lean, strong and agile bodies.
What does marketing look like as society continues to digitize and consumer channels shift? Marketers will need to not only personalise their campaigns to remain relevant; they will need to evangelise and humanize messaging to reach consumers with smaller budgets and resources. This panel will explore the current state of data-driven and personalised marketing to provide consumers with targeted products and services.Panellists include:Erin Core, Head of Marketing – Artistic, Queensland Ballet LinkedIn | Insta @qldballetJames Wawne, Director - Strategy & Data, Venntifact LinkedIn | Insta @venntifactBrooke Jamieson, Experience Lead & Data Scientist, PlaceOS LinkedIn | Insta @brooke__jamiesonPanel Facilitator: Elizabeth Gibbons, Director of Client Services, zeroseven LinkedIn | Twitter: @Gibbled @zeroseven Live recording by Select Audio Visual.Networx Brisbane events are organised by conference and events company, Iceberg Events. These events are proudly supported by Reload Media, Select Audio Visual, Vision6, and DPMA.Produced by Networx Brisbane, Australia. For upcoming events, visit https://brisbane.networxevents.com.au/eventsFollow Networx Brisbane on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.Never miss an episode.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox or TuneIn to get new episodes as they become available.
Join Dr. James Whiting as he chats with Australian Music Director, Conductor, and Producer, Lucas D. Lynch. Lucas shares his current projects with the Queensland Ballet, working on his Doctorate, and serving as a theatrical producer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Thanks for tuning into this month's episode. I hope you enjoyed last month's podcast where I discussed a new training concept that I have been utilising. The results were absolutely surprising so in the mean time I've been working on a heavy load Isometric + BFR training program. I've just finished the testing for that 7 week training block so I'll have them to you all soon. Again I think you'll be surprised. Onto this month's episode and a quick update around my product. I am about to update the valves which is a really nice touch to the product. The final function isn't any different but it's definitely is a good addition to the product. In today's interview, I talk to S&C coach Tony Lewis. We both live in the same town (Brisbane) but more interestingly we were both born and grew up in the same town of Ayr (small farming town in North Queensland). I primarily got Tony on to talk about his work with BFR in ballet but he had lots of really interesting uses for BFR in other facets of his work. I am sure you'll get something out of our chat. A little about Tony: Like every kid in town, I played whatever sports were happening at that time. Started dancing in 1984 Moved to Melbourne in 1986 to study full-time dance for 4 years After graduating from the Australian Ballet School, worked with the Australian Ballet for a short period before moving to Europe, where he danced professionally for 3 years. 1993 - offered a position with Queensland Ballet 2003 - retired from Queensland Ballet as a Principal Artist 2004 - started working full-time in the fitness industry 2010 - started my own training business 2014 - Strength Coach with the Queensland Ballet Academy 2016 - Strength Coach for the Queensland Ballet Company. 2020 - continue to learn, run my own business and work for the Queensland Ballet and the Academy. If you want to contact him give him a follow or get to him via the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonylewispt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonylewisPT/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonylewispt Email: tony@tony-lewis.com.au For more information or to buy your own set of BFR cuffs please visit my website https://sportsrehab.com.au Thanks for listening. Chris
In the Music Real E58, Nicki speaks with Rebecca Lamoin, Director - Public Engagement at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). A key artistic and cultural voice in the Queensland Event calendar. For Queenslanders, QPAC offers audiences a wide variety of cultural offerings from many of the world's leading artistic companies and is the performance home for Queensland's leading performance arts companies including Opera Queensland, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre Company, and the Queensland Youth Orchestra. We hear about the #qldcultureathome program and how the QPAC team worked around COVID safe logistics to stage the True North Queensland Day Concert recently.
In the Music Real E45, Nicki checks in with Felicity Mandile from Qld Ballet a key Queensland Arts and Cultural organization who has been setting the bar very high with creative output in terms of social media posts during lockdown by creating a series of programs to keep audiences engaged. #Studio Insights #QBIsolatte series #Making Magic #60 dancers 60 stories – these series have been a wonderful way to stay connected to audiences around the world and a great way to feature your extremely talented dancers. We hear how lockdown impacted the Queensland Ballet's concert calendar and how they are making preparations for the post COVID world of rehearsals, fittings, teaching and live shows once restrictions ease and the company can gather together once more. https://themusicreal.com.au/2020/06/11/felicity-mandile-queensland-ballet-keeping-the-magic-alive-in-lockdown/
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown.Also, we check in with performing arts companies around the country to gauge the mood, and speak with the Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher about the Government's response to a sector in crisis.
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown. Also, we check in with performing arts companies around the country to gauge the mood, and speak with the Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher about the Government's response to a sector in crisis.
Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin has continually shown his capacity for triumphing against the odds. He's drawn on that strength again to guide his company through the COVID-19 shutdown. Also, we check in with performing arts companies around the country to gauge the mood, and speak with the Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher about the Government's response to a sector in crisis.
One of my favourite things about starting this podcast is the fact it's given me a platform to celebrate and highlight people who are doing incredible work within the industry, but often fly under the radar or are incredibly humble about their success. It gives me a chance to share their story, celebrate them and help them stop to reflect on the amazing work they're doing. Todays guest is Nicole Grant, who I have crossed paths with before, but we really got to know one another when I recently completed the Queensland Ballet Petit Pointers teacher training. I wanted to invite Nicole on the podcast to chat further about the program because as anyone who regularly listens to the podcast already knows, I'm a huge advocate for Queensland Ballet and all the community programs they provide… but as the conversation progressed, I realised how truly inspiring and incredible this beautiful woman is. Sitting across from Nicole, I couldn't help but notice she has the incredibly enviable balance of grace and softness with determination and drive. A combination I'm always trying to achieve. I was inspired and especially if you're a ballet teacher, I'm sure you will be too… www.balancedballerinas.com IG @balancedballerinas
Get to know artist Jun Chen, the man behind the 2019 Archibald Prize winning painting of Queensland Ballet’s Li Cunxin.
I am so excited to share this beautiful conversation with the even more beautiful Lina Kim - Soloist with Queensland Ballet. Lina was awarded the Most Outstanding Dancer and Queensland Ballet Scholarship Winner back in 2007 upon joining the Queensland Dance School of Excellence. After her studies, Lina immediately landed a trainee contract with Queensland Ballet in 2010 before officially becoming a company artist in 2011. As you'll hear in our interview, Lina comments on her rather linear path from school to company being ‘boring' - but in my opinion, it's nothing short of amazing! What a lot of people don't understand is that most dancers dream of a contract in a company close to home. Contracts in your home town (especially in Australia!) are very sought after and if you don't receive one you have to move overseas to pursue this extremely competitive career. Most dancers don't have the opportunity to come home to family and friends, let alone have them come to performances and see all their hard work on stage. Therefore Lina's linear career path from school to company is a testament to her amazing work as not only an artist, but also a beautiful human being. I heard Lina speak a couple of years ago at a Queensland Ballet event and I was blown away with how beautifully she articulated difficult truths within the industry and even more impressed when she told the audience she designs and makes handmade dance wear as a hobby. Well, that hobby is now a budding young business that ships all over the world and when I see women walk into my adult ballet classes carrying her bags and children at workshops wearing her leotards - it makes me smile. You can see and purchase her beautiful pieces at Lina Dancewear here! Ever since I started the podcast I had my sights set on interviewing this wonderful woman. I've been blown away by her performances many times and have always admired Lina's ability to juggle a career as a Queensland Ballet Soloist with a successful side hustle. So without further redo, enjoy this special episode with Lina Kim! Instagram @balancedballerinas Website www.balancedballerinas.com
In this episode I chat to David Carter, CEO Suncorp Banking & Wealth about some of the issues facing the banking industry and the challenge of restoring confidence for customers and employees. Suncorp is the largest of the Queensland-listed public companies, with more than 1.1 million customers. David, who has a team of around 650+, is publicly thought of as the person who runs the bank, but his duties don’t stop there. He’s also a board member of Queensland Ballet and Deputy Chair of Australian Banking Association with a strong background in financial services, including banking, wealth management and life insurance. Episode highlights: David’s current range of responsibilities - CEO of Banking and Wealth at Suncorp, board member of Queensland Ballet and Deputy Chair of Australian Bankers’ Association A look at Queensland Ballet, what they do well and how David got on the board David’s views on being on a not-for-profit board - understanding the different nature and dynamics of a not-for-profit board The shift in the arts scene to modernise it to appeal to more people David’s experience of the AICD directors course and his thoughts on its importance for board members Understanding the different nature of the business for not-for-profits versus corporate Being a not-for-profit board member to help advance and promote the purpose A bit about David’s role at Suncorp, its customers and team members David’s background - born in Leicestershire, England; parents and siblings David’s interest in finance, markets and economics and his first few jobs during adolescence How David got into finance - engaging with ANZ and becoming aware of the opportunities in banking Starting his career in front of customers and ending up financial advice Building a portfolio of experience and moving into a C-level role Leading a team and employing the right people - lessons David has learned over the years John Nesbitt, former CEO of Suncorp encouraged David to take the role (Listen to my previous podcast with John here) Going from CFO to CEO of Banking & Wealth - the mandate of the role David’s philosophy when leading a team - built from his experiences and those he’s worked for Key achievements in the role as CEO so far The future of Suncorp and the industry - building confidence and trust in the sector and in Suncorp The reputation of the finance sector and whether it can still attract a good pool of talent The pros and cons of being a CEO for David What David does in his spare time Arete Website: http://areteexecutive.com.au/ Richard Triggs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtriggs/ Tap Into the Hidden Executive Job Market: http://areteexecutive.com.au/free-book/ David Carter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-carter-a8583118/?originalSubdomain=uk Suncorp Website: https://www.suncorp.com.au/
Paul White is an Australian born dancer and choreographer, based in Berlin, with an international reputation. After starting as a dancer at Jupiters Casino in Queensland, Paul went on to do a pre-professional year at Queensland Ballet, before moving in to a career as a contemporary dancer.One of Australia’s highest regarded dancers Paul has worked as a performer and artistic collaborator around the world. Including working with companies and directors; Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Lloyd Newson (DV8 Physical Theatre), Chunky Move, Tanja Liedtke, Nigel Jamieson and Garry Stewart (Australian Dance Theatre), Narelle Benjamin, Kristina Chan, Martin Del Amo, Danzahoy and Meryl Tankard.Paul was the first dancer to join Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, after the death of Pina Bausch in 2009. He was an ensemble member from 2013-2017, and still dances as a guest artist for the company.Paul’s list of awards is extensive and include Dancer of the Year German, Critics’ Circle UK Award for Outstanding Modern Performance, Helpmann Award’s for Best Male Dancer, Australian Dance Award’s for Most Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer.Paul is the Honorary Patron of Tanzrauschen Wuppertal, a dance-on-film society founded in Wuppertal and a founding member of the Free Arts Scene Society, Germany.In July 2017, Narelle Benjamin & Paul White premiered a new work Cella at Colours International Festival, Stuttgart and later presented at the Sydney Festival, in 2018. Several years in the making, this intimate work explores the cells on the human body.
No, this is not a podcast about cooking or fertility, but about what it takes for women to succeed at work. The episode begins with a discussion about Geraldine’s television interview with the man known as “Mao’s Last Dancer”. Li Cunxin is a brilliant Chinese ballet dancer who is now running the Queensland Ballet. He’s a fascinating man with an incredible discipline, which prompts a discussion about how discipline and a systematic approach to life can be very useful for your career. Right up until the point where you have to be willing to break those rules and structures if they’re holding you back. Then it’s onto Julie Bishop’s failed tilt at political leadership in Australia. And the ongoing challenge to British PM Teresa May by Boris Johnson: foppish cad turned Chief Wrecker. Eliza finishes with an update on the homeless Syrian boy who sleeps rough outside her Beirut apartment. Eliza and her family are making rapid progress establishing their new lives in Lebanon, except for a slight glitch last weekend which will go down in family folklore as the time the great Beirut project nearly fell apart. LINKS Mao's Last Dancer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/292384/maos-last-dancer-by-li-cunxin/9780425240304/ Compass Sacred Space interviews: ABC TV Eddie Ayres http://www.abc.net.au/compass/s4830865.htm Ben Quilty http://www.abc.net.au/compass/s4843091.htm Geraldine Doogue: The Climb. https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/the-climb Geraldine talks Brexit on ABC Saturday Extra http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/brexit-mess/10215238 Matthew Parris’ scathing anti-Boris colums are behind the Times paywall. So here’s a link in the Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/mar/26/matthew-parris-boris-johnson-london-mayor-times-attack Documentary: Three Identical Strangers. http://www.threeidenticalstrangers.com
Felicity Mandile - Queensland Ballet Dance & Aging Fitness Friday Interview Series... Today's show part of our Fitness Friday series, is another great one, and as always, I think we've come across some very interesting, helpful and insightful information for you. Today we're speaking with Felicity Mandile from the Queensland Ballet, in Queensland Australia. You will likely recall the recent scientific research published last week, and confirms that, and here's the headline: "Older people advised to dance for better posture, flexibility, energy and happiness.” The Queensland Ballet research project began in 2017 to critically investigate older adults' motivations to participate in ballet, and its health and wellbeing outcomes. You'll be amazed at the science, the progress and the results from this research...check it out and enjoy!
World Dance for Parkinson’s Day sees 23 dance organisations and individual teaching artists from 16 countries offering classes for people with Parkinson’s throughout April, in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and International Dance Day. Dance is scientifically proven to help people who suffer from Parkinson’s, with dance classes and programs offering more than just lessons… The post World Dance for Parkinson’s Day: changing lives through dance appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.
Older Adults, Ballet, Balance Posture, New Research... Fitness Friday News! (ScienceNews) Just this week, Queensland Ballet released the results of a joint project examining the health and wellbeing benefits of ballet for older Australians. The three-month project, incorporating 10 Ballet for Seniors classes, found participants experienced higher energy levels, greater flexibility, improved posture, and an enhanced sense of achievement. They also felt happier and enjoyed a sense of community and friendship. And, thanks again to GenealogyBank.com, for all the additional support. For great genealogy resources, newspaper family history and family search data, check out GenealogyBank.com/NOBS to support the show. Join me for our next show, another great one, as we “Talk About Better,” The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody.
Fully Booked Without Burnout - The Business Of Massage And Wellness
Pedro started as a massage therapist in Portugal before travelling the world doing massage for Cirque du Soleil. He moved to Brisbane and opened his business in a room out of a gym, and four years later has grown Health Place to two locations in Brisbane employing a team of eight staff. Although Pedro is lead therapist for Queensland Reds and the Queensland Ballet, we had an interesting chat about how he targets his ideal clients for the clinic – and they’re usually not sports people. He then shares a couple of practical tactics that are working better than Facebook for him as he gets bookings. Pedro also reveals the reality of the challenges he faced growing his business and how incredibly fulfilling it is to work in this industry and become a true health leader.
A podcast for dance lovers, providing inspiration and education on the professional dance industry from the world's best dancers and choreographers. Episode #13 features Queensland Ballet dancer Lisa Edwards. If you love dance and want to know more about how to make dance your career, stay tuned to Ask a dancer. Hosted by Stacey Morgan, a passionate dance teacher, choreographer and media presenter. Stacey is the Principal of Port Macquarie Performing Arts, a dance studio on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia. www.pmperformingarts.com Tweet your questions or guest suggestions to @dancestacey and use the hashtag #askadancer
The best kind of reunion - old duet partners!! Scott Maybank had a late start in his training, but that didn't let him shy away from pursuing the top Ballet schools across Canada. Over his ten year career Scott worked for Ballet British Columbia, West Australian Ballet and the Queensland Ballet, eventually retiring in his hometown of Edmonton after dancing with Alberta Ballet. With the help of the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, Scott is now a Chiropractor committed to helping Dancers feel healthy & work efficiently. From the worst thing you can do to your body, to best physical & mental practices- Scott shares his how to create a successful career with a lot of laughter!
Gideon Obarzanek is best known for establishing Chunky Move in 1995 in Sydney, subsequently moving to Melbourne in 1997 after winning a tender from the Kennett State Government. Obarzanek hoped that Chunky Move would last at least a year in Melbourne, “so it wouldn’t be so embarrassing”. His desire was to create a space for dancers and choreographers to apply for funding and make work at a time when independent dance was very fringe. “I didn’t have a great interest in having a dance company or directing a dance company, it came out of necessity. […] My interest has always been about making work.” Obarzanek remained the artistic director of Chunky Move until 2012. Obarzanek’s work is diverse, with a focus on collaborations, technology, large-scale events, film and site specific works. His work has toured Europe, Asia, U.K., USA and South America. He has been presented at the Joyce Theatre, BAM Next Wave Festival NY, Dance Theatre Workshop, Venice Biennale, Territoria Festival Moscow as well as all of Australia’s major performing arts festivals. Obarzanek has choreographed works for Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, Dance North, Queensland Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theatre and Opera Australia. Obarzanek has a long list of awards to his name, including winning the prestigious Bessie Award with Lucy Guerin and Michael Kantor for Tense Dave (2005) and Helpmann Awards for Glow and Mortal Engine (2008), Since leaving Chunky Move Obarzanek wrote and directed his first play ‘I Want to Dance Better at Parties’ for Sydney Theatre Company, followed by the screen version in 2013. Obarzanek is currently the Chair of the Melbourne Fringe Festival and an Artistic Associate for Melbourne Festival. In this conversation we discussed dance leadership, gender, inspiration, arts funding, the future of festivals and the vision of Melbourne for being a creative hub. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes including interviews with Alexandre Hamel from Le Patin Libre.
Guernica is a two-act ballet inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War in the nineteen-thirties. The Melbourne Ballet Company’s resident choreographer Simon Hoy brought his unique style of contemporary ballet combined with Prokofiev’s powerful original score. Guernica is part of the Company’s 2016 Premiere Season Intention and Desire. The body of work was inspired by the messages within Picasso’s famous mural of the same name. You will not get a cheap version of mainstream productions with the Melbourne Ballet Company. All of the dancers, handpicked by the directors, developed their skills with the likes of the Paris Opera Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet New York, West Australian Ballet and the Australian Ballet School. The Company’s newest dancer and leading lady Gemma Pearse was a highlight on opening night. Her portrayal of Juanita, a young Basque woman, delivered on the youthful innocence of the original Juliet. Her character came to life with light effortless jumps and exquisite pointe work in the first act, which was a delight to watch. Pearce along with former Queensland Ballet artist Charles Riddiford as Ramiro, a young Nationalist Officer, formed a convincing partnership as the young lovers with impassioned and beautifully executed pas de deux. Principal dancer Alexander Baden Bryce gave a superb performance in his role of Tybalt with a look fitting for a villain. Principal guest artist and Australian Ballet alumni Adam Thurlow graced the audience performing the role of a clearly frustrated Paris, who was unable to win the attention and love of Juanita. The small cast brought a strong stage presence, with Hoy’s signature lyrical movements brought to life by the brilliant artistry of the dancers. The simple, colourful costumes were a modern take on the era. Earlier, I caught up with resident choreographer and director of Guernica Simon Hoy to find out more about his production. In our interview Hoy also discusses how the Melbourne Ballet Company has carved out their own niche as a creative platform that is well on the rise. Written by Caroline TungSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guernica is a two-act ballet inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War in the nineteen-thirties. The Melbourne Ballet Company’s resident choreographer Simon Hoy brought his unique style of contemporary ballet combined with Prokofiev’s powerful original score. Guernica is part of the Company’s 2016 Premiere Season Intention and Desire. The body of work was inspired by the messages within Picasso’s famous mural of the same name. You will not get a cheap version of mainstream productions with the Melbourne Ballet Company. All of the dancers, handpicked by the directors, developed their skills with the likes of the Paris Opera Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet New York, West Australian Ballet and the Australian Ballet School. The Company’s newest dancer and leading lady Gemma Pearse was a highlight on opening night. Her portrayal of Juanita, a young Basque woman, delivered on the youthful innocence of the original Juliet. Her character came to life with light effortless jumps and exquisite pointe work in the first act, which was a delight to watch. Pearce along with former Queensland Ballet artist Charles Riddiford as Ramiro, a young Nationalist Officer, formed a convincing partnership as the young lovers with impassioned and beautifully executed pas de deux. Principal dancer Alexander Baden Bryce gave a superb performance in his role of Tybalt with a look fitting for a villain. Principal guest artist and Australian Ballet alumni Adam Thurlow graced the audience performing the role of a clearly frustrated Paris, who was unable to win the attention and love of Juanita. The small cast brought a strong stage presence, with Hoy’s signature lyrical movements brought to life by the brilliant artistry of the dancers. The simple, colourful costumes were a modern take on the era. Earlier, I caught up with resident choreographer and director of Guernica Simon Hoy to find out more about his production. In our interview Hoy also discusses how the Melbourne Ballet Company has carved out their own niche as a creative platform that is well on the rise. Written by Caroline Tung
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