Ballet International Gala(BIG)

This is BIG! Experience the world premiere of theBallet International Gala(BIG), exclusively in Queensland. In an Australian first, principal dancers from The Royal Ballet, the American Ballet Theatre, and Astana Opera will collaborate with our world class body of Australian artists, each performing from a carefully curated selection of pas de deux from the most iconic ballets over seven intimate performances at the Playhouse, QPAC. BIG will feature performances from American Ballet Theatre principals,Skylar BrandtandAran Bellas they grace the stage with their performance fromLe Corsaire, while the Royal BalletsFrancesca HaywardandCesar Corraleswill captivate audiences withSwan LakesWhite Swanpas de deux. Astana Operaprincipals,Bakhtiyar AdamzhanandShugyla Adepkhanwill deliver one of the most breathtaking and explosive performances fromSpartacus. Queensland Ballets power coupleMia HeathcoteandVictor Estevezwill fittingly perform the balcony scene fromRomeo and Juliet, while Queensland Ballet icon,Neneka Yoshidawill partner with Artistic Director of United Ballet TheatreJoseph Gattias they move audiences with their performance of the grand pas de deux fromPas de Esclave. Juliet Dohertyand BIG co-founderJoel Burke, stars from the upcoming ballet feature film,Red Shoes – The Next Step, will perform their new works, while Paris Opera Ballet andStuttgart BalletalumniDani GibsonandAlexander Smithwill perform their Australian premieres. BIG is excited to welcome back internationally renowned tap dancer,Bill Simpson,...