The dance world has lionised artists for more than a century, and West Australian Ballet’s Echoes of Van Gogh is set to continue the tradition. Jansson J. Antmann talks to choreographer Wubkje Kuindersma and composer Anthony Fiumara about the Post-Impressionist and his passion.

A dancer has his back turned to the camera, in motion. He is wearing white pants and no shirt.
West Australian Ballet’s Ludovico Di Ubaldo as Vincent van Gogh. Photos © Finlay MacKay

The link between the visual arts and ballet is undeniable; some might even say inextricable. Over the years, countless artists have worked in tandem with choreographers and composers, while others have had their catalogues raisonnés mined in posthumous glorification. 

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