The Australian Ballet

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-australian-ballet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was The Australian Ballet built?1962
2. What is the founding artistic director?Dame Peggy van Praagh
3. What is the annual performance count?Exceeds 150
4. When was The Australian Ballet founded?It started in 1962 when two theatre groups worked together to create a national ballet company.
5. Who was the first artistic director of The Australian Ballet?The first artistic director was Dame Peggy van Praagh, an English dancer and choreographer who helped shape the company.

Classical Ballet Tradition: The foundational techniques, aesthetics, and repertoire established in the 19th century, emphasizing grace, precision, and narrative.
Contemporary Choreography: Dance creation that moves beyond classical forms, often exploring new movement vocabularies, themes, and structures.
Cultural Diplomacy: The use of cultural exchange and artistic performance to foster positive international relations and understanding between nations.