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<a href="https://bwf.org.au/2024/brisbane-writers-festival/david-mcallister-ballet-confidential"> Brisbane Writers Festival</a>.Speakers<a href="https://waballet.com.au/david-mcallister-artistic-director-2">David McAllister</a>Guest 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<a href="https://leannebenjamin.com/">Leanne Benjamin</a>Queensland Ballet's Artistic Director, former principal dancer

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

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