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The Australian Ballet has evolved to become our nation's most treasured performing arts company and an icon of dance. 'And We Danced' looks back to...
Genre:Documentary
Network:ABC TV Plus
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Season 1

  • Act 1: 1962 - 1979
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    Act 1: 1962 - 1979

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/14/2021

    Australia's 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 Australia's first ballet company - the Borovansky Ballet.

    Director: Andy Southwell

    Writer: Samantha Dinning

  • Act 2: 1980 - 1999
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    Act 2: 1980 - 1999

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2021

    Come the 1980s, the Australian economy was booming. It was a time of excess and consumption, and The Australian Ballet's audience was broader than ever before.

    Director: Andy Southwell

    Writer: Samantha Dinning

  • Act 3: 2000 - 2020
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    Act 3: 2000 - 2020

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2021

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

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