Brisbane Ballet is a professional ballet company founded in 2019 by choreographer Emrys Goldsworthy. Based in Brisbane, Australia, the company reimagines classical ballet while nurturing emerging choreographers and pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet through its dynamic ensemble.
Brisbane Ballet is a professional ballet company based in Brisbane, Australia. It was founded in 2019 by choreographer Emrys Goldsworthy, who serves as Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer. The company began with four dancers and has grown into an ensemble that presents productions blending classical ballet with contemporary creativity. Its inaugural public performance was Entropy, staged at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.
The company’s repertoire includes works such as Glassworlds, Giselle, HER, Morbus, Exiles, and Dichotomy. Productions have been performed at venues including Brisbane Powerhouse, Talbot Theatre, Gardens Point Theatre, and Empire Theatre in Toowoomba. The company states it is dedicated to reimagining classical ballet, nurturing emerging choreographers, and reviving local works.
Brisbane Ballet operates an Affiliate Network program connecting dance schools with full-time programs to professional company life. The program offers workshops led by company dancers covering topics such as technical proficiency, audition preparation, and teacher training. Affiliate schools can recommend dancers aged 13 and above for evaluation, with identified candidates receiving personalized feedback and invitations to exclusive auditions.
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Brisbane Ballet is a professional ballet company founded in 2019 by choreographer Emrys Goldsworthy. The company began with four dancers and has grown into a professional ballet company with a dynamic ensemble. It is dedicated to reimagining classical ballet, nurturing emerging choreographers, reviving local works, and pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet. The mission blends ballet’s heritage with bold, contemporary creativity.
Brisbane Ballet is based in Brisbane, Australia, with its location at 81 Mina Parade, Alderley QLD.
Brisbane Ballet presents productions and performances. The company offers classes, workshops, auditions, and community programs. It operates an Affiliate Network program that connects dance schools, pre-professional dancers, and professional company life, providing tailored workshops, networking opportunities with company members, and discounts on shows for affiliate students.
The Affiliate Network is designed for dance schools with full-time programs. Affiliates can access exclusive workshops and networking opportunities with company members. Identified dancers may receive personalized feedback, invitations to exclusive auditions, and opportunities to participate in minor roles in productions. Audiences can attend performances and community programs.
The Brisbane Ballet Affiliate Network is for students aged 13 and above. The program caters to pre-professional dancers preparing for professional auditions. Teacher training workshops are available for affiliate school instructors.
The company offers opportunities for dancers aged 13 and above through its Affiliate Network. Identified dancers may receive personalized feedback, invitations to exclusive auditions, and opportunities to participate in minor roles in productions. The company provides guidance on career pathways and aims to prepare dancers for professional company work.
Workshops cover center-point work, technical proficiency, aesthetic requirements such as physique and arabesque height, and preparation for pre-professional and professional auditions. Teacher training workshops focus on professional-level coaching techniques. Workshops are led by company dancers and can be tailored to specific needs.
Brisbane Ballet presents professional ballet performances and productions. The company’s repertoire includes works such as Entropy, Isolation, Equilibrium, Glassworlds, In the Shadow of Love, Morbus, Aquila, Exiles, Dichotomy, Giselle, and HER. Performances take place at various venues including Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Talbot Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, Queensland Conservatorium, Gardens Point Theatre, Empire Theatre, and QUT Gardens Point.
The postal and location address is 81 Mina Parade, Alderley QLD. The Privacy Officer email is admin@brisbaneballet.org.au.