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Documenting a dance of recovery
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Documenting a dance of recovery

10 August 2021

When Dawn Jackson made the transition from dance to film, she didn’t have to look far for a remarkable story, the recovery of fellow WAAPA-trained artist Floeur Alder after a life-altering attack. She spoke to Mark Naglazas.

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The Two Pigeons, Frederick Ashton, Lucette Aldous & Kelvin Coe, Principal Artists, The Australian Ballet. Photo ©David Parker 1975) A black and white photograph of Lucette Aldous, as a woman in her thirties, sitting in front of Kelvin Coe. They are both in ballet costume; his arms are wrapped around her and his head leans on hers. Always dancing in her heart: a tribute to Lucette Aldous
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Always dancing in her heart: a tribute to Lucette Aldous

18 June 2021

As the international ballet community mourns the loss of Lucette Aldous AC, who passed away 5 June 2021 at the age of 82, choreographer and former director of West Australian Ballet Barry Moreland reflects on the joys of the time he spent with his dearly loved friend and colleague.

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