The artistic director David Hallberg was renewed in his functions of five years until the end of 2030. Originally appointed in January 2021, the prolonged contract of Hallberg will guarantee the consolidation and growth of its artistic impact.
Hallberg said: “My stay at the Australian ballet was incredibly enriching, and I am honored to direct the company until 2030. Bringing classic and contemporary works to stations in the country, we created world first specifically for the Australian ballet, while adopting new creative possibilities and continuing to define what an arts organization is today.”
“I can't wait to continue to interact with the Australian public faithful, to present the company worldwide, to develop the artistic talent of our dancers and to rely on the remarkable heritage of the company.”
David Hallberg, artistic director of the Australian ballet. Photo © Pierre Toussaint
Trained at Paris Opera Ballet School and joining the American Ballet Theater in 2001, Hallberg became the main dancer in 2006. In 2011, he entered history as the first American to join the Bolchoi ballet as a principal dancer. Hallberg had a long -standing relationship with the Australian ballet as a guest artist before becoming his eighth artistic director in 2021.
He collaborated with estimated choreographers such as Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon and Twyla Tharp, and his distinctions include the Benois de la Danse and the Princess Grace Statue Award.
In addition, Australian Ballet Board has appointed Claire Spencer Am as a new executive director.
Spencer arrives at the role of the previous experience as CEO of the Melbourne Arts Center, Sydney Opera House Coo, and as CEO of the Barbican Center in London.
