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Carina Roberts and Gakuro Matsui in The Nutcracker How to watch ballet
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How to watch ballet

16 November 2023

If you’ve booked tickets to Christmas favourite The Nutcracker and you’re not sure what to expect, look no further! Rita Clarke has you covered.

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Juan Carlos Osma as Serge Gainsbourg and Polly Hilton as Lizzie in Adam Alzaim's GAINSBOURG Photograph by Bradbury Photography A male dancer holds a female dancers around the waist as she arches back dramatically. The lighting is deep pink and hazy. Both wear suits. A tale of two longer haunts
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A tale of two longer haunts

24 June 2023

Will two successful short dance works stand up to being revived and extended for West Australian Ballet’s 2023 STATE program? Kim Balfour finds out.

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Ludovico Di Ubaldo and Dayana Hardy Acuna in Melanie Lane’s Slow Haunt. Photo by Bradbury Photography A male dancer holds a female dancer -she is in a full split and he has one hand under her extended leg and the other under her shoulders Warm your heart with the arts this June
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Warm your heart with the arts this June

17 May 2023

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it’s the perfect time to head indoors and enjoy all the arts on offer at Perth’s theatres, galleries and museums. Need some ideas? Our June gig guide is here to help.

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Pirouetting through the ages with pizzazz
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Pirouetting through the ages with pizzazz

6 May 2023

From the elegance of classical ballet to the exhilaration of jazz-infused Balanchine, West Australian Ballet’s new triple bill is a delightful dance across time, writes Kim Balfour.

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Cream of the crop 2022
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Cream of the crop 2022

15 December 2022

Which shows were Seesaw Mag’s favourites this year? We ask our writers to reflect on the year that was… and the year that will be.

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A dark bird-like creature with dazzling hues rippling through its wings leaps into the air. Behind it, water glistens in star light, though the dark clouds cast a dangerous and moody pallor. This is a scene from WA Ballet's Swan Lake. Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin
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Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin

21 November 2022

Transplanting Swan Lake from Europe to Fremantle, West Australian Ballet weaves Noongar storytelling through the beloved classic in a bold and beautiful move, writes Nina Levy. 

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A red muse dances around her former lover, as seven other dancers fall in line. Sleepless beauty to haunt your dreams
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Sleepless beauty to haunt your dreams

12 September 2022

Natalie Weir’s new contemporary ballet captivates with every waking moment, moving magically through the restless hours, writes Nina Levy.

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WA dance moves raise concerns
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WA dance moves raise concerns

2 August 2022

At a glance the WA dance sector appears to be flourishing, with two flagship companies, a centre for choreography and an internationally-renowned training facility. But are things as rosy as they seem? Victoria Laurie investigates.

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Kiki Saito and Matthew Lehmann in Nils Christe's Before Nightfall. Photo by Bradbury Photography copy Two West Australian ballet dancers on stage - a woman is perched on one pointe, her other leg extended upwards in a split. She arches back, supported by a male dancer. WA Ballet hits high notes at 70
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WA Ballet hits high notes at 70

25 June 2022

Traversing a range of human emotion, West Australian Ballet’s latest triple bill is an evening of beautifully performed contemporary dance, reports Kim Balfour.

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www.jarradseng.com Kids' Gig Guide. A man in yellow sunglasses and a white shirt smiles as he holds up a small dog made from folded cardboard. What to SEE: Winter holidays kids’ gig guide 
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What to SEE: Winter holidays kids’ gig guide 

22 June 2022

There’s no excuse for boredom in the July school holidays with a wealth of entertainment and activities around town for the young ones in your life. Check out the winter edition of our kids’ gig guide.

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