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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