Share the magic of dance this Christmas
#Celebrate Christmas with Queensland Ballet
Dance is a gift that brings people together. We have a range of gift ideas for the dance lover in your life, so you can share the magic of ballet with someone you love this Christmas.
#Give the gift of live Performance
There’s nothing like the experience of live performance. Share the joy of watching Queensland Ballet’s exquisite dancers on stage and consider giving the gift of live performance this festive season.
The Nutcracker
Show a loved one how nuts you are about them with a gift voucher to Ben Stevenson’s delightful production of The Nutcracker, on at the Playhouse, QPAC, 2 – 23 December.
Due to popular demand, additional shows have been added on Monday 19 December and Tuesday 20 December 2022.
Season 2023
Buying a Season 2023 Package is the perfect gift for a family or friend this Christmas. Imagine the delight on their faces when they open your gift: a whole year of ballet to Queensland Ballet’s spirited season of storytelling. Choose from Giselle, The Little Mermaid, Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin, triple bill Trilogy, contemporary season Bespoke and The Nutcracker.
#Give the gift of Membership
Queensland Ballet Membership is a fantastic gift idea for the dance lovers in your life. We offer a range of membership offerings for dance enthusiasts of all ages. Help your friend or loved one take the next step and enhance their ballet experience with a Queensland Ballet Membership this Christmas.
Adult memberships
We have QB Friends, QB Premium and QB Platinum memberships available. All our members are highly valued within Queensland Ballet’s community and enjoy a range of benefits and special experiences throughout the year.
Youth memberships
Inspire a young dancer in your life with one of our Youth Memberships. We cater for all ages of young dance lovers keen to connect with Queensland Ballet: QB Mini for 5 year olds, QB Junior for 6 - 12 years olds and QB Teen for 13 - 17 year olds.
#Christmas Collection by Lauren Hinkley
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, full of friends, family, and presents! Making your loved ones smile is the best gift you can receive, so show your little ones how much their joy means to you with a special gift from this enchanting Nutcracker themed range.
Nutcracker velvet Santa sack
Nutcracker charm bracelet
Nutcracker headband
Nutcracker tree decoration
Sugarplum Fairy tree decoration
Available to purchase from the QPAC merchandise counter during our season of The Nutcracker, 2 – 23 December, and from the welcome desk at the Thomas Dixon Centre, Mon to Fri – 8.00 to 20.00, Sat – 8.00 to 13.00, Sun – 8.00 to 12.00
#Bella Ballerina Collection by Lauren Hinkley
Every little dancer starts their first steps in a pair of beautiful satin ballet slippers, and in the Lauren Hinkley Bella Ballerina Collection, the journey starts there too.
All proceeds made from this special collection go towards our Pointe Shoe Appeal, funding pointe shoes and flats, and enabling Queensland Ballet dancers to continue making magic.
Ballerina charm bracelet
Bella Ballerina necklace
Ballet slippers ring
Ballet slippers bracelet
Available to purchase from the QPAC merchandise counter during our season of The Nutcracker, 2 – 23 December, and from the welcome desk at the Thomas Dixon Centre, Mon to Fri – 8.00 to 20.00, Sat – 8.00 to 13.00, Sun – 8.00 to 12.00
#More gifts for Ballet Lovers
Queensland Ballet
Supporters t-shirt
Available in youth and adult sizes
Mary's Last Dance
Paperback
Signed by Queensland Ballet’s Ballet Mistress
and Principal Répétiteur, Mary Li
Mao's Last Dancer
Paperback
Signed by Queensland Ballet's
Artistic Director, Li Cunxin AO
Premium Water Bottle
Available for sale at QPAC only
Pas de Deux Water Bottle
Available to purchase from the QPAC merchandise counter during our season of The Nutcracker, 2 – 23 December, and from the welcome desk at the Thomas Dixon Centre, Mon to Fri – 8.00 to 20.00, Sat – 8.00 to 13.00, Sun – 8.00 to 12.00
#Christmas experiences
As well as the annual season of our ever popular The Nutcracker, this festive season we’re excited to offer a variety of fun experiences for young dance enthusiasts. Consider giving the gift of a unique ballet experience this Christmas.
#Academy experiences
Do you know a young dancer bursting with passion for ballet? Our Summer School programs are an exceptional gift for a keen young dancers to experience world-class training at Queensland Ballet Academy this school holidays.
2022 Junior Summer School
13 - 16 December 2022
2023 Summer Schools
2 - 21 January 2023
#Legacy gifts
Take a Seat
Dedicate a seat to someone you care about, in the new Thomas Dixon Centre Talbot Theatre.
Dedicate a Dancer's Dressing Room Station
Make a dedication to a loved one in the new Thomas Dixon Centre, and create more spaces for Queensland Ballet dancers.
Corporate gifts
Considering what to do with your team, to say thanks for their dedication throughout the past year?
Why not take part in a show experience - choose from a Backstage Tour, or a private show function, for groups from 8 - 15 people.
