Deborah Jones explores Alexei Ratmansky's Cinderella created for The Australian Ballet, and also recommends Bangarra's Bennelong among streaming options.

Stanton Welch’s new version of Sylvia puts a welcome spotlight on composer Léo Delibes. As The Australian Ballet prepares to perform it for the first time, we explore the history of the work and its score.

George Balanchine changed the face of Western ballet. We talk to the Bolshoi’s Artistic Director Makhar Vaziev and two of his rising stars about how the world famous company has belatedly embraced the “lost son” of Russian ballet, as they perform Jewels in Brisbane.

On its 10th anniversary tour, the musical reaffirms the huge, loveable heart it has beneath the camp, shiny exterior.

This month, The Australian Ballet celebrates Graeme Murphy’s 50-year association with the company. Deborah Jones looks back on a blazing career, that includes three decades running Sydney Dance Company, and wonders if it all began under his mother’s piano at age four.

Mark Haddon was approached umpteen times for permission to adapt his best-selling novel for the stage. We find out why Simon Stephens’ "heart of flint" made him the perfect fit for the job.

★★★★½ Neumeier’s endlessly absorbing dance-drama worships the god of dance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Past a certain age, we expect most dancers to retire. But should we be putting these experienced talents out to pasture?