And We Danced

Australias fever for ballet began in the early 20th century with the arrival of Anna Pavlova, and later, the Ballet Russes, who enraptured audiences and galvanised Australias first ballet company - the Borovansky Ballet.

The Australian Ballet entered the new millennium with a bold creative appointment. Fresh from the dancers ranks and with no leadership experience, David McAllister took over from Ross Stretton as Artistic Director in 2001.