Sleeping Beauty

Charlesworth Ballet Institute, alongside the support of Youth Ballet WA, presents, the coming-of-age fairy tale, and much-loved ballet, Sleeping Beauty.

Featuring some of Perth’s finest young dancers, and special guest artist from West Australian Ballet Demi-Soloist, Christian Luck, as the wicked fairy Carabosse. Witness the power of true love’s kiss, a beautiful princess, and her enchanting kingdom. Princess Aurora was cursed at birth by the wicked fairy Carabosse, that on her 16th birthday she will prick her finger on a needle and die. Protected by the magic of the Lilac Fairy – instead, she only falls into a deep slumber. One hundred years later she is awoken with a kiss from a Prince. Marius Petipa’s, Sleeping Beauty, was first performed in 1890, and features the elegant score, of Tchaikovsky.

This iconic production, with simply extravagant sets, stunning costumes and magical characters – will sweep you off your feet, into the fairy tale… it’s not to be missed. Experience the joy of Sleeping Beauty, its enchanting story, and the magical characters - is a ballet for the whole family, over the holidays.

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September

Welcome to a world where perfection is manufactured, productivity is worshipped, individuality has become a dangerous defect, and every smile has been carefully rehearsed.

October

Created by Melbourne’s contemporary tap dance company Studio Stocks and directed by acclaimed tap artist Garry Stocks, Melancholia pushes the boundaries of percussive dance, weaving contemporary movement with a fresh, genre-defying approach to tap.

A delightful event filled with laughs, insights and stories as Virgina Trioli talks with Li Cunxin about his new book.

We are delighted to invite you to a special event. Join us for exclusive access to The Australian Ballet's Class on Stage, where you will enjoy a behind the scenes glimpse of how Company dancers begin their working days.

January

A concentrated week of technical training for professional and early-career dancers aged 18+ looking to expand their practice and experience Sydney Dance Company.