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From pointe shoes to jockstraps – David McAllister lifts the curtain on the secrets of ballet

Oct 21, 202450 min
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Episode description

David McAllister invites you backstage and reveals gloriously gossipy anecdotes about the stars he's met in his long dancing career. But it's not all tutus and tiaras: ballet is at the top of transforming sport science.

Presented at the Brisbane Writers Festival.

Speakers

David McAllisterGuest artistic director of the West Australian Ballet, former principal dancer, former artistic director of The Australian BalletAuthor of Ballet Confidential: A personal behind-the-scenes guide, Thames & Hudson Australia 2024

Leanne BenjaminQueensland Ballet's Artistic Director, former principal dancer

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