About Us

The Australian Ballet Forum was co-founded by Beverley Brown and the late Lorna Hurford on Tuesday 28 January 1992 at Chesser Cellars, Adelaide, when more than one hundred enthusiasts of ballet and dance gathered to celebrate the formation of a support organisation for dance in Adelaide. The Forum was established in response to the enthusiasm of ballet lovers in South Australia, to fulfil their need and desire for a local organisation to support the national company on its annual visits, as well as to stimulate interest in and support for all aspects of dance.

In 1997, in response to a request from The Australian Ballet management, the name Friends of The Australian Ballet (S.A.) Inc. was adopted to assist with the marketing of auxiliary groups around Australia.

Friends of The Australian Ballet (S.A.) Inc. has staged a variety of entertaining and informative events for its members and friends, covering a broad range of dance disciplines. Music lovers and those interested in costume and set design have also found a wealth of interest and information.

In 2012 we will celebrate our 20th anniversary.  A special event will be held to celebrate this milestone.