Ballet Matters - The Australian Ballet School

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href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/message-from-the-director"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20200717232425im_/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1782/0571/articles/224f1398-3272-4cc4-8f54-be9d562371d7_21279db3-89a4-47fe-9188-4e75039ed3ed_600x600.png?v=1590987494" alt="Message from The Director"/> </a> <div class="rte"> <p>In the midst of Term Two, I’m sure we all agree that 2020 is a most unusual year.</p> <p>The school year began with a wonderful rush of energy and enthusiasm from our students (both returning and new) and staff in Term One. It was heart-warming to see many of our recent graduates return to the building, this time to commence their professional careers with The Australian Ballet.</p> </div> <p><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/message-from-the-director">Read More</a></p> <p>Posted by <strong>The Australian Ballet School</strong> on <time datetime="2020-06-01">Monday, 1 June, 2020</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="column l4 m6 s12"> <div class="article"> <hr> <h2 class="h3"><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/prix-de-lausanne-2020">Prix de Lausanne 2020</a></h2> <a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/prix-de-lausanne-2020"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20200717232425im_/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1782/0571/articles/sophie_beaty_600x600.jpg?v=1590643606" alt="Prix de Lausanne 2020"/> </a> <div class="rte"> <p>The Australian Ballet School congratulates Level 8 student Sophie Beaty for her incredible journey throughout the 2020 Prix de Lausanne. Her hard work and dedication saw her advance to the Finals of this competition that famously attracts some of the most outstanding young ballet dancers worldwide. </p> </div> <p><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/prix-de-lausanne-2020">Read More</a></p> <p>Posted by <strong>The Australian Ballet School</strong> on <time datetime="2020-06-01">Monday, 1 June, 2020</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="column l4 m6 s12"> <div class="article"> <hr> <h2 class="h3"><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/school-captains-2020">School Captains 2020</a></h2> <a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/school-captains-2020"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20200717232425im_/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1782/0571/articles/school_captains_600x600.JPG?v=1590645966" alt="School Captains 2020"/> </a> <div class="rte"> <p>We are delighted to announce our 2020 School Captains, Annabelle Watt and Izaak Westhead. For years Annabelle and Izaak have worked hard at The Australian Ballet School and have demonstrated outstanding personal attributes throughout their journeys.</p> </div> <p><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/school-captains-2020">Read More</a></p> <p>Posted by <strong>The Australian Ballet School</strong> on <time datetime="2020-06-01">Monday, 1 June, 2020</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="column l4 m6 s12"> <div class="article"> <hr> <h2 class="h3"><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/neil-mcneill-celebrating-a-lifetime-of-music">Neil McNeill - Celebrating 35 Years at The Australian Ballet School</a></h2> <a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/neil-mcneill-celebrating-a-lifetime-of-music"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20200717232425im_/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1782/0571/articles/Neill_McNeill_600x600.jpg?v=1590561035" alt="Neil McNeill - Celebrating 35 Years at The Australian Ballet School"/> </a> <div class="rte"> <p>Neil McNeill is a celebrated pianist, who has played in the studios at The Australian Ballet School for 35 years. </p> <p>Dame Margaret Scott invited Neil to join The Australian Ballet School by in 1985, and since then Mr McNeill has been instrumental in delivering a high standard of musical artistry that generations of young ballet dancers have been privileged to access at the School.</p> </div> <p><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/neil-mcneill-celebrating-a-lifetime-of-music">Read More</a></p> <p>Posted by <strong>The Australian Ballet School</strong> on <time datetime="2020-06-01">Monday, 1 June, 2020</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="column l4 m6 s12"> <div class="article"> <hr> <h2 class="h3"><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/level-8-students-for-2020">Level 8 Students for 2020</a></h2> <a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/level-8-students-for-2020"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20200717232425im_/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1782/0571/articles/class_600x600.JPG?v=1590647287" alt="Level 8 Students for 2020"/> </a> <div class="rte"> <p>Meet The Australian Ballet School's Level 8 Class of 2020!</p> </div> <p><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/level-8-students-for-2020">Read More</a></p> <p>Posted by <strong>The Australian Ballet School</strong> on <time datetime="2020-06-01">Monday, 1 June, 2020</time> </p> </div> </div> <div class="column l4 m6 s12"> <div class="article"> <hr> <h2 class="h3"><a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/director-lisa-pavanes-year-in-review">Director Lisa Pavane's Year In Review</a></h2> <a href="/web/20200717232425/https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/blogs/news/director-lisa-pavanes-year-in-review"> <img src="//web.archive.org/web/20200717232425im_/https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1782/0571/articles/Lisa_Pavane_Photo_JohnTsiavis_courtesy_The_Australian_Ballet_School-HOR_600x600.jpg?v=1576708567" alt="Director Lisa Pavane's Year In Review"/> </a> <div class="rte"> <p>Our 55th anniversary year has been filled with many highlights and significant events. We were humbled to adorn the auditorium and perform at the memorial service for the School’s founding Director Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE, and proud to honour her with Simon Dow’s specially created Défilé. 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