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 reveal what has shaped this world-class institution and made it uniquely ours.
The worst episode of "And We Danced" is "Act 1: 1962 - 1979", rated 7/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Andy Southwell and written by Samantha Dinning. "Act 1: 1962 - 1979" aired on 7/14/2021 and is rated 1.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Act 2: 1980 - 1999".
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
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
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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