Our History Makers

Our History Makers: Joanne Michel
October. 07, 2025
Our History Makers: Joanne Michel
Joanne Michel, The Australian Ballet, Swan Lake. 1980. Photo by Jeff Busby.   Joanne Michel overcame...
Our History Makers: Amber Scott
September. 19, 2025
Our History Makers: Amber Scott
Amber Scott in the Swan Lake Photo: Jeff Busby.   Her time at The Australian...
Our History Makers - Marilyn Rowe AM OBE
August. 22, 2025
Our History Makers - Marilyn Rowe AM OBE
Gary Norman and Marilyn Rowe in Swan Lake Act 3. 1972.   Our History Maker...
Our History Makers – Jackson Fisch
July. 21, 2025
Our History Makers – Jackson Fisch
In his time at The Australian Ballet School, Jackson Fisch discovered his love of performing...
Our History Makers: Graeme Hudson
March. 11, 2025
Our History Makers: Graeme Hudson
Ballet found Graeme Hudson late in life, after he’d already had a career as a...
Our History Makers: Lynette Wills
March. 05, 2025
Our History Makers: Lynette Wills
A determined nature drove Lynette Wills through initial setbacks to the top ranks of The...
Our History Makers: Simon Dow
December. 06, 2024
Our History Makers: Simon Dow
A dancer, a photographer, an actor, a teacher, a choreographer, a psychic, an artistic director,...
Our History Makers: Michela Kirkaldie
November. 20, 2024
Our History Makers: Michela Kirkaldie
After training with Edouard Borovansky, Laurel Martyn and Paul Hammond, Michela Kirkaldie was accepted into...
Our History-Makers: Ty King-Wall
October. 28, 2024
Our History-Makers: Ty King-Wall
Ty King-Wall came to The Australian Ballet School from New Zealand, and after a career...
Our History Makers: Lisa Pavane
June. 24, 2024
Our History Makers: Lisa Pavane
Over six decades, many young and aspiring dancers have trained at and graduated from The...