And We Danced

PG2021•59m•8.0/10

Documentary

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The Australian Ballet has evolved to become our nation's most treasured performing arts company and an icon of dance. 'And We Danced' looks back to reveal what has shaped this world-class institution and made it uniquely ours.

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Production

WildBear Entertainment

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 14, 2021

Last Aired

July 28, 2021

Networks

ABC TV Plus

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Act 1: 1962 - 1979

Air date: 2021-07-14

Australia's fever for ballet began in the early 20th century with the arrival of Anna Pavlova, and later, the Ballet Russes, who enraptured audiences and galvanised Australia's first ballet company - the Borovansky Ballet.

Act 2: 1980 - 1999

Air date: 2021-07-21

Come the 1980s, the Australian economy was booming. It was a time of excess and consumption, and The Australian Ballet's audience was broader than ever before.

Act 3: 2000 - 2020

Air date: 2021-07-28

The Australian Ballet entered the new millennium with a bold creative appointment. Fresh from the dancer's ranks and with no leadership experience, David McAllister took over from Ross Stretton as Artistic Director in 2001.