The Australian Ballet

The Australian Ballet, founded in 1962, is the national ballet company of Australia, performing principally in Melbourne and Sydney. Built on the legacy of Edouard Borovansky and the Royal Academy tradition, it quickly established itself as one of the leading companies of the southern hemisphere. The company is known for the technical strength and vivacity of its dancers, its acclaimed stagings of the classics, and an adventurous commissioning programme that has produced distinctively Australian works alongside the international repertoire. Touring nationally and abroad, and supported by its own school, The Australian Ballet brings classical dance to audiences across a vast country and represents Australia with distinction on the world stage.