New Zealand dancer Rebecca Bassett-Graham has been nominated for two major awards at the 25th National Dance Awards in the UK — a remarkable achievement that highlights her growing impact on the international dance scene.

New Zealand star Corey Baker can add another impressive job to his increasingly awe-inspiring CV: choreographer and movement director for the new Hollywood hit, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton.

The Tait Memorial Trust is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s ballet awards. The recipients are dancers from Australia and New Zealand who study at the Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet School, Elmhurst Ballet School and Rambert Ballet School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance .

A little magic was sprinkled when Tait Memorial Trust hosted Festive Firebird - an evening of music and ballet - at Leslie MacLeod Miller’s glorious and glittering salon in London.

It was a full house at Australia House in London this week for the launch of Leanne Benjamin’s autobiography, Built for Ballet. As the High Commissioner for Australia George Brandis noted in his speech, the room was sparkling with ballet stars.

(An eye-witness account from your FANZA roving reporter) Mary Beard riddled with guilt. Leanne Benjamin teetering. Julia Gillard disbelieving. Barry Humphries quelling his inner Sir Les. And Professor Chris Gosden delivering an immutable truth. 

The Season is the largest ever cultural exchange between the two nations and involves more than 200 live and digital events across both nations.