Colourful and fun, this was a night of firsts and lasts
The Australian Ballet concluded its two‑and‑a‑half‑year residency at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre with a performance of Justin Peck’s Copland Dance Episodes. The ballet, which had only been staged in New York before, was presented for the first time in Australia. The production was described as a colourful, plotless work set to four well‑known Aaron Copland pieces.
- ▪Copland Dance Episodes made its Australian debut at the Regent Theatre, marking the first performance of the work outside New York City.
- ▪The show served as the final performance of the Australian Ballet’s residency at the venue, which began in early 2024.
- ▪The ballet featured vibrant costumes and a lively ensemble, drawing stylistic references to George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.
- ▪Audience reactions highlighted the fun, upbeat nature of the piece and its contribution to raising the profile of ballet in Melbourne’s city centre.
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