The Australian Ballet recently performed to a maximum capacity audience at Hamilton Island’s luxury resort of qualia (www.qualia.com.au)
Four of the company’s leading dancers - Principal Artist Yosvani Ramos; Coryphées’ Stephanie Williams and Ty King-Wall and 20-year-old newcomer to The Australian Ballet, Kristy Corea - took to the outdoor stage set under a starry canopy to the delight of the guests who attended this year’s “Pas de Deux in Paradise.” This is the second consecutive year that the Australian Ballet has performed on an outdoor stage at qualia.
Emceed by well-known Australian TV presenter, Catriona Rowntree, the weekend provided guests not only with the opportunity to see the performance but also to participate in a Q&A with the dancers, watch them as they rehearsed and also attend a Bodywise Class held by Williams and King-Wall.
“We are delighted to have the chance to jump off the big stage for a change and bring the Ballet to an intimate gathering of guests allowing them to interact with the dancers and get behind the scenes. This is certainly a great opportunity for all of us and one we really enjoy at The Australian Ballet” said David McAllister, Artistic Director, The Australian Ballet.
The dancers showcased four classic pas de deux from Swan Lake, Giselle, Le Corsaire and Grand Pas Classique – thrilling the audience with their grace and strength.
Jason Friedman, qualia’s General Manager, commented, “We feel that the grace and elegance of the ballet perfectly complements qualia’s style and setting.”
Note to editors:
qualia, (http://www.qualia.com.au) Australia's world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island. qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays. Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort. Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from all east coast international gateway cities in less than three hours. qualia is a member of Small Luxury Hotels and welcomes guests 16 years and over.
'qualia' is deliberately spelled with a lower case 'q' as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property.
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