Australian Ballet’s Amber Scott On Life, Love and Dance

Australian Ballet Dancer Amber Scott On Being A Principal Dancer In this interview with beautiful Australian Ballet dancer Amber Scott, the principal artist gives an insight into some of the more personal aspects of her life. Amber joined the Australian Ballet in 2001 and quickly made her mark, being promoted to the most…

ByJane Albert21/10/20160Comments

Nicole Kidman Puts Family First In London

After a heartbreaking few months in which she lost her beloved father Dr Antony Kidman and her sister’s ex-husband Angus Hawley, Nicole, 46, is keeping those nearest and dearest as close as she can. The actress posted this stunning shot of her celebrating her niece Lucia’s 17th birthday, with the caption: “Love you Lu, happy sweet…

ByThe Carousel29/10/20150Comments

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Queen’s Official Portrait

The royal portrait was taken by renowned photographer Mary McCartney, the eldest daughter of the legendary singer, Sir Paul McCartney. The choice of the iconic name of McCartney is only fitting, as in 1965 The Queen met the Beatles to award them all MBEs, which was a revolutionary step in the rise of popular culture. The photograph…

ByVictoria Webster07/09/20150Comments

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Meet Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Robyn Hendricks

Meet Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Robyn Hendricks Robyn began ballet classes aged eight after her grandfather observed her dancing on her toes all the time. Growing up in an academic family, Robyn was the first family member to pursue a creative passion. Robyn travelled to Melbourne in 2001 to participate in the annual Cecchetti…

ByThe Carousel14/08/20150Comments

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Meet Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Jasmin Durham

She considers it important “for a dancer to experience as much as possible in life, to fuel your movement” and it seems Jasmin has done just that. She moved to Melbourne in 2009 to study at The Australian Ballet School, then performed on The Dancers Company tour in 2010 and 2011. While Jasmin joined…

ByThe Carousel31/07/20150Comments

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Meet Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Ako Kondo

Meet 2015 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Ako Kondo Ako was born in Nagoya, Japan in 1991 and at the age of three began her training at Shiho Kanazawa Ballet Studio. As a youngster, she was told she wasn’t suited to ballet which upset her greatly but, she explains, “something clicked in my head and I…

ByThe Carousel11/07/20150Comments

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Australian Ballet’s Amber Scott Reveals Ballet’s Physical Downsides

Australian Ballet's Amber Scott Reveals Ballet's Physical Downsides Corns, strapping, blisters, ice baths, physiotherapy and constant, niggling pain are just some of the realities of a professional dancer's life, according to Australian Ballet principal artist Amber Scott. It often comes as a surprise to many people to learn just how high the level of…

ByThe Carousel30/05/20140Comments