September has seen the passing of two of Australia’s ballet legends, Colin Peasley and Garth Welch. Their passing signals the end of an era – but not the end of their influence. An examination of their lives shows us how much has changed for men and ballet in Australia.
Both born in the mid 1930s, their long lives have shaped ballet dancers, ballet dancing and ballet companies across Australia and beyond. However, while both were extensively influential their paths were very different.
