We were so incredibly lucky recently to film with Juliet Burnett, a senior artist at The Australian Ballet. Just one morning spent in Juliet’s company is enough to convey the incredible discipline her job entails. As she explains in the film, being a ballet dancer really is much more than a full time profession.
Juliet’s mornings are calm, but carefully structured. When not on tour, she wakes up at home in North Melbourne, with her husband Nick, a music producer (who unfortunately was away on the day of our shoot!) and pet rabbit Sadie.
Over breakfast and coffee, Juliet spends some time writing in her journal – she loves to write, and when not jotting down notes about the roles she is currently rehearsing, she might also work on ideas for her own blog, or the other dance websites she contributes to, including ‘Behind Ballet‘, the official blog of The Australian Ballet. ‘Whether at home or on tour, mornings are my time to reset my mind and body. My head is clearest when I first wake up’ says Juliet.
Juliet’s working day officially begins at 10.30am, with a daily ballet class, six days a week. ‘Class is imperative to a dancer’s routine, it prepares us for the long day of rehearsals ahead, and perhaps the show that evening, and is a daily opportunity to fine tune our technique’ says Juliet.
‘Every day we are constantly striving to maximise our body’s expressive potential in the studio, so that we can achieve full freedom and confidence onstage’ – Juliet Burnett.
Enormous thanks to The Australian Ballet for their great assistance facilitating this film. Juliet is currently performing the lead role in Giselle, which has just wrapped up in Melbourne and Sydney, but will travel to Canberra in May, and in Adelaide in July.
Lovely film. Thank you for showcasing a beautiful artist from the vibrant and hardworking dance community.
Really loved this, beautiful film!
Really enjoyable video series but I can never get them to play properly on my computer even when the internet’s working well. Does anyone else have this problem?
Divine.
just beautiful …
Beautiful video, congrats to all, great series, and gives me miles to think about with my Pilates – very jealous of Juliet’s flexibility.
Thank you for this. I have lived in Melbourne all my life, and your site has allowed me to catch glimpses of others’ lives in ways that would never be possible otherwise. It is humbling to see how much some people pour into their business, their work, or their creative outlets.
Juliet’s house looks to be as beautiful as her dancing! I would love to see a TDF devoted to her and her husband’s home…
I have the same problem as Tom. Frustratingly, the video keeps freezing.
Beautiful film. I was wondering if anyone can tell me who composed the music?
I have loved every one of these but this one is particularly beautiful! Amazing stuff, truly wonderful.
Juliet brings inspiration to people like me. One reason why I’m only starting to pursue my dreams and do what I love and to pick up ballet. Though for a different purpose it pushes me to find meaning in doing what I do. Thank you Juliet for the wonderful honest short film. ☺
Beautiful and inspiring video and series! The music was divine as well.
This series is just enchanting…unfortunately my mornings are not so peaceful!
I would love to see but the film is not playing properly
Stunning
Beautiful movie – so nice to see such commitment and passion. I loved the soundtrack – where to buy more music like this???
Stunning! A gorgeous video to wake up to this morning, very calming and inspirational!
Unfortunately not playing properly for me either. I get the sound but no video. This has happened with the last couple of films. I can view them on Sirap’s Vimeo page no probs but this one is not up yet.
leaves me feeling so peaceful. thank you for sharing juliet…
I just got so excited to see another one of these films ready to view. I absolutely love them. High light of my day. Thank you.
Just beautiful..I was captivated through every single second of it.
This is divine – just beautiful.
Ahhh, Oh how I love these films! Thanks for sharing xx
Everything about this, and about Juliet, is gentle and elegant. Not at all like my mornings! Loved it. Loving these films TDF
speechless.very nice.
so good.
Gorgeous!
amazing. inspiring. such a great series. well done to all involved.
So So So beautiful!!!
very beautiful,love the film
Really beautiful. Loving these videos.
My video was freezing too but I just paused it for a little bit and let it load, that seemed to fix it.
I just love these videos – I am always disappointed when they stop…wondering what happens next! Thanks for the insights – I only wish my mornings were so serene!
Fabulous video and blog today Lucy. I saved it till tonight so I had time to relish in it all. As a hobby ballerina I loved watching Juliet’s story and routine. Thanks again
Love Melbourne Mornings! More, more, more please
It is beautifull to practise the technologies of the ballet, I would be charmed with studying with you.
Beautiful! This one is my favourite so far – for both the glimpse into Juliet’s mornings and the gorgeous music, which reminds me of Melbourne duo Tess Said So.
Well done to the moviemaker. This short film is beautiful. The music is perfect and the images are stunning.
Stunning. What a gorgeous little pocket rocket Juliet is.
Every detail in this film exudes an ethereal quality – well done.
Just beautiful!!!!! these videos are so inspiring, LOVE them, please do more!
Very beautiful, loved this one.
As always just magical. I missed out on the opportunity to see Giselle and this was a lovely little snippet not the magical and mysterious life of a ballerina. Magical indeed Paris and Lucy.
Yay Juliet! Always inspiring and thoughtful.
A revelation of what the human body is capable of – so beautiful!
A lovely film – could I ask what music is being used as the background track? :)
Just gorgeous. Congratulations on a beautiful film, Paris. Engaging visuals and sound. Lovely subject matter. Ballet is just so incredibly demanding but made to look so incredibly ethereal by gifted dancers like Juliet. Well done to you all x
I absolutely ADORE these little morning films. They are fabulous. Thanks for all the work!!
Just got around to watching this. BEST ONE YET. You’ve beautifully captured the calm, insight, intensity + other worldliness of Juliet. Loved the piano track punctuating it all, too. ACE work.