Queensland Ballet
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Queensland Ballet, founded in 1960 by Charles Lisner OBE, is the premier ballet company of Queensland, Australia and is based in Brisbane. It is one of only three full-time, professional classical ballet companies in Australia. The Company has had 5 previous Artistic Directors, and is currently led by Chinese-born ballet star Li Cunxin AO.
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General information | |
Name | Queensland Ballet |
Previous names | Lisner Ballet Company |
Year founded | 1960 |
Founders | Charles Lisner, OBE |
Principal venue | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End, Brisbane, Australia |
Website | queenslandballet.com.au |
Artistic staff | |
Artistic Director | Li Cunxin |
Assistant Artistic Director Ballet Mistress Ballet Masters Music Director | Greg Horsman Mary Li Zenia Tatcheva Jillian Vanstone Matthew Lawrence Nigel Gaynor |
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Associated schools | Queensland Ballet Academy |
Formation | Principal Artist Senior Soloist Soloist First Company Artist Company Artist Young Artist |
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In 2023, the Company consists of 60 dancers, including 12 Jette Parker Young Artists.