Every year, dancers from all over the world dream of successfully auditioning and attending The Royal Ballet School in London, following in the footsteps of countless professional dancers employed in companies all over the globe. An elite training institution with some of the world’s foremost instructors, The Royal Ballet School is clear it welcomes everyone […]

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This month, Queensland Ballet launched The Ballet Boys Project, a series of initiatives designed to explore and address the decline of boys in ballet and dance. Since 2020, Queensland Ballet Academy has seen a 36 percent decline in male enrolments, a downward trend that Christian Tàtchev, Director of Queensland Ballet Academy, observes is evident across the professional […]

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Welcome back to our spotlight on dance syllabi, as we speak to some of the biggest names in accredited dance training. If you missed part one, check it out here to get to know these renowned organisations and what we’ve learned so far. What support and opportunities do you offer your members (teachers and students) […]

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After four decades of supporting The Australian Ballet, Telstra has announced it is expanding the partnership to regional areas through a brand-new program, Let’s Dance, designed to provide opportunities for young dancers and inspire the next generation. Let’s Dance presented by Telstra and The Australian Ballet, allows regional students of diverse backgrounds and abilities the […]

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Megan Connelly will be the fifth director in The Australian Ballet School’s 60-year history, building upon the legacy of outgoing director Lisa Pavane and esteemed predecessors, Marilyn Rowe AM OBE, Gailene Stock CBE AM and founding director Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE. The Artistic Director and Head of School is a strategic and creative leadership […]

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Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse into The Royal Ballet School and experience world-class training at its finest? Well, now is your chance. For the very first time, on any device, wherever you are around the globe, you can dance in the comfort of your own home with renowned Royal Ballet artistic staff […]

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Kathleen Curwen-Walker is passionate about engaging adults in ballet. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Curwen-Walker has developed a distinctive training program for adults returning to ballet or for those new to ballet. “We believe that ballet is for everyone, regardless of age or ability,” she says, “and we are committed to providing a safe, supportive […]

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