Anna Pavlova’s 1926 tour was not the beginning of ballet in Australia, but it changed how the country imagined the art form, and who might belong to it, writes Emma Sandall

Australian and New Zealand dancers reflect on their time at the Prix de Lausanne, in their own words.

RAD’s CEO reflects on her Australasian tour, global strategy, and why excellence and inclusion must go hand in hand.

Alice Topp on Creating Macbeth for the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Australian Ballet School student Scarlett Weaver on boarding life, growth and finding balance at Marilyn Rowe House in Melbourne and beyond the studio.

A portrait of resilience, elegance and legacy.

Creative Director and Co-Owner of Tanya Pearson Academy

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Floeur Alder and Dawn Jackson bring eight years of shared trust and artistry to Pointe, a film shaped by courage, care and the slow work of healing.

Teacher at Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy

Emma Sandall reflects on the remarkable life and teaching legacy of John Byrne, a ballet educator who shaped generations of dancers in Australia and beyond.

Contemporary Teacher at Alegria Dance Studios

In rural New South Wales, Dance 2873 is giving country kids the chance to dance, led by teacher Natasha Levick whose passion and community spirit light up the Central West.

Contemporary Teacher at National College of Dance

Queensland Ballet Academy Upper School Coordinator and Teacher

Classical Teacher at The Australian Ballet School