Celebrate the career of David McAllister | Season 2020 | The Australian Ballet

A celebration of our longest-serving artistic director - the extraordinary David McAllister - as he prepares to bid farewell to The Australian Ballet. Take a trip down memory lane with a compilation of some of David’s most memorable moments from the archives. Hear from David’s nearest and dearest as they reflect on his legacy and share some of their favourite anecdotes from his tenure as an artist and leader of the company.
If you would like to leave David a message, please leave it in the comments.

[@candidacarino669]

Congratulations 'David McAllister' 🎉 💐 🎈!

[@jcgal895]

A well-deserved career as dancer and artistic director. A story like this will have you dancing in heaven. Congratulations David 👏💐

[@pheart2381]

Just his face has so much personality,he needed to be a performer! Reminds me of Anthony Dowell in his stage presence,and physical beauty.

[@taradangol3519]

Congratulations David!! I remember seeing you dancing onstage in Sydney SOOO many times. I remember when he wore pointe shows for a performance.

[@vincentray4123]

Well done David for living your dream and leading and giving the Australian ballet so much .enjoy your retirement but it will be hard to stop creating .

[@rachelwilliams6476]

David from a lil biy at school To where youre now. I feel so rich in growing up with you and then seing you perform many years later. A Life well lived. Rachel Williams.

[@cathuntley7826]

It was amazing to see him direct the company. Thanks to WORLD BALLET DAY. Hope to still see him somehow. ❤️

[@kerrieguillaume5888]

From when I saw you dance in 1983 I have watched your career and seen you contribute to such wonderful development of the Australian Ballet to a world class standard! I still subscribe and love every performance. Also enjoyed your online classes in Covid 👍 Congratulations and all the best for your future. I’ll miss seeing you in the Opera House chatting to people!

[@mareeludenia9688]

Thank you David. What an amazing career. Good luck in whatever the future brings you.

[@joannaoconnor3149]

Thank you David xx much love for you and your future creative adventures

[@TheHealingNature]

fantastic to watch thank you

[@phoenix8846]

Brilliant! You will be missed.

[@alisonrutherford5716]

Wonderful ❤️

[@jeremyc1731]

Legend.

[@natashahayes9376]

Great tribute to an amazing human !! Why no interviews with the AD's of Western Australia and Queensland Ballet ?

[@sylviekarow3828]

♥️

[@king_salamander3938]

wow

[@montserratpau2026]

A love in danse! spain💐

[@montserratpau2026]

A humain -Art!