Principal Artist Callum Linnane on performing Nijinsky | Audi X The Australian Ballet
This month the curtain will rise again on Nijinsky, a rare performance exploring the life and legacy of Vaslav Nijinsky — an artist capable of inciting audiences to riot and the dancer who shaped ballet as we know it today. Principal Artist Callum Linnane shares how the role stays with him long after the curtain closes.
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Principal Artist Callum Linnane on which Nijinsky performance he'd go back in time to see
The Faun, Petrushka, the Spirit of the Rose... Nijinsky’s legendary performances in these roles with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes were groundbreaking, controversial and decades ahead of their time.
Principal Artist Callum Linnane shares which Nijinsky performance he’d go back in time to witness!
Callum Linnane on Nijinsky | The Australian Ballet x Audi Australia
While little photographic documentation of Vaslav Nijinsky’s career remains, the stories of his life have become ballet legend. The Australian Ballet's Principal Artist Callum Linnane reflects on the work of portraying the titular role, and how he imbues his own experiences into his performances.
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World Tutu Day with Costume Coordinator Jenny Howard
This World Tutu Day, we're highlighting our wonderful Costume Coordinator Jenny Howard, an expert in her craft who took the time to answer some of our most pressing Tutu-related questions! 🩰
Have a tutu question of your own? Drop it in the comments below.
Callum Linnane on Nijinsky with Audi Australia
John Neumeier’s Nijinsky weaves together fragments of memory and hallucination to tell the story of the visionary performer Vaslav Nijinsky.
Principal Artist @callumlinnane
With thanks to our Production Partner Audi Australia
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Principal Artist Callum Linnane in Johan Inger's Carmen
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Johan Inger’s Carmen is yet another triumph for The Australian Ballet" – Limelight
Don't miss the moving rise and fall of Don José, coming soon to Melbourne's Regent Theatre 7 – 18 March and then Canberra Theatre Centre 20 - 25 June: https://bit.ly/carmen-tickets2024
Principal Artist Callum Linnane
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year! With the colour red representing luck and prosperity, we're welcoming the year of the snake with our favourite red dress from Fredrick Ashton Marguerite and Armand ❤️
Amy Harris and Nathan Brook
Music: Andrew Dunlop accompanied by Opera Australia Orchestra
Callum Linnane on the challenges of portraying Nijinsky
Vaslav Nijinsky was celebrated as one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century, captivating audiences with his gravity-defying leaps and electrifying stage presence. Principal Artist Callum Linnane reflects on the immense physical and emotional challenges of embodying Nijinsky in John Neumeier's visionary production.
Don’t miss Nijinsky, coming to Melbourne from 21 February – 1 March and Sydney from 4 – 22 April. Secure your tickets here: https://bit.ly/S25Nijinsky
Balanchine's Serenade performed by Artists of The Australian Ballet
Today we honour the birthday of George Balanchine, a pioneering visionary in the world of ballet. To celebrate his profound legacy, we’re sharing a snippet of Serenade—the first original ballet he choreographed in America and a masterpiece of the classical ballet cannon.
Choreography George Balanchine
© The George Balanchine Trust
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Music: Opera Australia Orchestra
Soloist Drew Hedditch on Nijinsky's performance of Harlequin
John Neumeier's visionary ballet links the pivotal roles that defined Vaslav Nijinsky's legacy with the real events of his life.
Soloist Drew Hedditch shares how Nijinsky's performance of Harlequin in Ballet Carnaval set a new standard for artistry and innovation during the Ballet Russes era.
Davi Ramos' double tour en l'air
Here’s what we mean by a perfect 5th position before a double tour en l'air—executed precisely by Senior Artist Davi Ramos.
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