Star US dancer Hallberg to take over top Australian Ballet post
[SYDNEY] American Ballet Theater principal dancer David Hallberg has been appointed the new artistic director of the Australian Ballet, the company announced Tuesday.
Mr Hallberg, 37, the first American to be a premier dancer at the Bolshoi Ballet, was also the first international resident guest artist at the Australian Ballet, a position he has held for a decade.
"During this time I have fallen in love with Australia, its people and this wonderful ballet company," he said in a statement.
"It is a great honour to join this iconic cultural institution as its next Artistic Director."
Australian Ballet chair Craig Dunn said Mr Hallberg -- also a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater -- would bring a "unique artistic lens and global view" to the role.
"David's appointment heralds an exciting new era for both the Australian Ballet and for dance in Australia," he said.
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He will take over from current artistic director, David McAllister, who is set to retire in December after almost 20 years in the role.
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