Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up: Lessons in Love and Surmounting Grief by retired ballerina Petal Ashmole Winstanley.

Book Launch: Petal Miller Ashmole in Conversation with David McAllister

Saturday 18 October, 4.00pm
Lisa Bolte Dancer’s Lounge

Join The Ballet Society for the launch of Petal Miller Ashmole’s new book. Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream, tea and coffee.

David McAllister will speak with Petal about her extraordinary life and career, including highlights from dancing with leading companies such as Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet, where she rose to the rank of soloist, performing both classical and contemporary works.

Signed copies of Petal’s book will be available for purchase, with $5.00 from each sale donated to The Australian Ballet School.

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October

Out of the Studio is an opportunity for emerging choreographers to develop new ideas and a platform to present a new work to audiences in a theatre context.

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.

November

We Would Love to Meet You As the incoming Artistic Directors of Co3, we are inviting professional and graduate contemporary dancers from across Western Australia to join us for a free two-day workshop in November.

January

The Royal Academy of Dance Australia presents ELEVATE ’27: Elevating Dance Education – Creativity, Community and Care, its sixth international conference for dance teachers, studio owners, academics and industry professionals.

Strengthen technique, expand creative thinking and gain insight into Sydney Dance Company repertoire.

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