Canadian Exchange Program

The Australian Ballet School and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) have long shared a symbiotic relationship, and this partnership continued this year as our Level 8 students Matthew, Emma, Grace and Declan embarked on a 3-week exchange in Toronto, CA. This exchange was returned recently as NBS students Alexandra, Koume...

Future Light - Arts8 Collaboration

Each year, the eight national performing arts training organisations (Arts8) come together to learn and grow through cross-disciplinary collaboration. This year’s intensive was held at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in Sydney. Representing the School were our talented Level 7 students, Natalie Henry and Noah Sharpe, our Executive...

Bloch Pre-Professionals 2024

Introducing our Bloch 2024 Pre-professionals, talented Level 8 students Annie Chen and Lucas McLean. We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Bloch, shining a spotlight on the remarkable talent of our newly-appointed student ambassadors. In a recent interview with the emerging talent, Annie expressed “I love my Bloch pointe...

Unique opportunity for dance teachers

Join us for a day (or up to five) to learn from the Royal Ballet School and The Australian Ballet School.    From 29 September to 3 October 2024, The Royal Ballet School will deliver Inspire, a comprehensive teacher training programme designed to empower all teachers to deliver exceptional training,...

Our History Makers - Simon Dow

A dancer, a photographer, an actor, a teacher, a choreographer, a psychic, an artistic director, a gallery owner: Simon Dow’s remarkable life is a testament to the rewards of staying eternally curious. His travels through his many artistic identities began at The Australian Ballet School, where he found a sense...

Welcome Megan Connelly   

A very warm welcome to Megan Connelly!   Megan is currently working through a momentous handover with Lisa Pavane, and engaging with staff and students, in preparation to fully step into the role of Artistic Director & Head of School in July.       Photography by F. Mutswagiwa

History Makers

Over six decades, many young and aspiring dancers have trained at and graduated from The Australian Ballet School. Each has their own story to tell. It is our joy, in our 60th anniversary year, to share with you some of these unique stories through this very special History Makers series....

Alumnus Remi Wörtmeyer announced as BalletMet Artistic Director!

We are thrilled to share that esteemed alumnus and 2001 graduate, Remi Wörtmeyer, has been appointed Artistic Director of BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio, USA! Adelaide-born, Remi’s incredible journey began at The Australian Ballet School, followed by performances with The Australian Ballet in Melbourne and The American Ballet Theatre in New...

New Board Director Bradley Chatfield

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Chatfield to The Australian Ballet School’s Board of Directors. Bradley brings more than 36 years of experience in the performing arts industry. On graduating from The Australian Ballet School, Bradley joined the Hong Kong Ballet before his long career as...

60th Anniversary Showcase at Sydney Opera House

On a magical Sunday evening in May, the grandeur of the Sydney Opera House set the perfect stage for The Australian Ballet School's 60th Anniversary Showcase. The iconic venue was alive with excitement as a full house eagerly awaited an evening that promised to be nothing short of spectacular. Opening with...

Morning Melodies 2024

We returned to Arts Centre Melbourne in May for Morning Melodies, with the Melbourne debut of our 60th anniversary commission Four Seasons and Paul Knobloch’s beautiful Degas Dances. This program will be presented in The Australian Ballet School – En Pointe at The Round, Nunawading in August. Tickets are on sale...

Megan Connelly announced as the new Artistic Director & Head of School

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 & Head of School...

Announcement from the Chair of the Board

The Board is very pleased to announce the recent appointments of David McAllister AC, Lynda McAlary-Smith and Gerlinde Scholz to The Australian Ballet School’s Board of Directors. David McAllister AC is well known to you as an alumnus of the School with a career history spanning Artistic Director of The...

Graduation 2023

Sunday 10 December marked a significant celebration as our students took centre stage at Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse to graduate from our Diploma of Professional Dance (Level 6), Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance, Level 7) and Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet (Level 8). With radiant smiles, the joy...

Possum Magic 2023

Countless hours of dedicated planning, creativity, and passion from our students, creative team and staff came to life in a breathtaking premiere season. On opening night Possum Magic author Mem Fox wept tears of joy and laughter. Illustrator Julie Vivas and her family were uplifted and amazed by the experience....

Lisa Pavane announces she will step down as Director

The Director of The Australian Ballet School, Lisa Pavane, has announced she will step down after almost a decade in the role.   Lisa Pavane is the fourth Director of The Australian Ballet School, contributing to the legacy of founding director Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE, Gailene Stock CBE AM and Marilyn...