The Australian Ballet School’s Archives

The digitisation of precious archives from The Australian Ballet School, filmed in rehearsal studios or on stage (33 x reel to reel videos dating from 1973 to 1989). These works include Gemini rehearsal which feature Marilyn Rowe and John Meehan (circa 1973!), Papillon rehearsal choreographed in 1975 by Graeme Murphy, a wealth of rare works, and, various dance classes held by Marika Besobrasova and Miss Cheng. Digitisation Producer: Philippe Charluet

This project was made possible due to the initiative of Australian Ballet School’s alumnis, including Ms Caroline Poon.

Sample works:

1973 – Gemini

1975 – Papillon – Rialto Ripples – Mirage

1976 – Night of the Four Moons – Anatomy – Choreology – Pas-de-Deux

1979 – Easternlight – Aurora’s Wedding

1989 – Silver Jubilee Gala

(unknown precise date in the seventies) – One in Five – Ballet Imperial