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The concept of the guilty pleasure could have been created just for this sprawling, opulent ballet.

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The Australian Ballet in 2026: Tradition meets innovation

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Comings and Goings: May 2025

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John Neumeier’s Nijinsky is a ballet that with each viewing and hearing shows something new and precious.

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