From our Director

< Back to Ballet Matters 2020 – a most unexpected year that challenged us all to be patient, accepting, resilient and courageous. I can proudly say that through this most disrupted year, our staff and students have demonstrated: Creativity in their teaching and learning; Nurturing for each other during the remote period...

Farewell Marvellous Maggie

< Back to Ballet Matters Margaret 'Maggie' Wilson has remained an integral member of The Australian Ballet School for 30 years. At the curtain fall of 2020, we will sadly say goodbye to a woman who has been at the heart of The Australian Ballet School’s artistry for years. As...

Welcome to David Hallberg

< Back to Ballet Matters We are excited to welcome David Hallberg to the Australian ballet community. David is The Australian Ballet’s incoming Artistic Director, succeeding David McAllister AM, who will retire after 20 years in the role.   David Hallberg began his formal ballet training at the Arizona Ballet School,...

A Conversation on Coordination

Coordination is the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently (Oxford Dictionary). In a dance context, it is important to understand the concept of coordination in relation to shifting weight from two legs to one. This requires coordination and balance with underpinning skills of stability...

Message from The Director

In the midst of Term Two, I’m sure we all agree that 2020 is a most unusual year. The school year began with a wonderful rush of energy and enthusiasm from our students (both returning and new) and staff in Term One. It was heart-warming to see many of our...

Prix de Lausanne 2020

The Australian Ballet School congratulates Level 8 student Sophie Beaty for her incredible journey throughout the 2020 Prix de Lausanne. Her hard work and dedication saw her advance to the Finals of this competition that famously attracts some of the most outstanding young ballet dancers worldwide.

School Captains 2020

We are delighted to announce our 2020 School Captains, Annabelle Watt and Izaak Westhead. For years Annabelle and Izaak have worked hard at The Australian Ballet School and have demonstrated outstanding personal attributes throughout their journeys.

Neil McNeill - Celebrating 35 Years at The Australian Ballet School

Neil McNeill is a celebrated pianist, who has played in the studios at The Australian Ballet School for 35 years. Dame Margaret Scott invited Neil to join The Australian Ballet School by in 1985, and since then Mr McNeill has been instrumental in delivering a high standard of musical artistry...

Level 8 Students for 2020

Meet The Australian Ballet School's Level 8 Class of 2020!

Director Lisa Pavane's Year In Review

Our 55th anniversary year has been filled with many highlights and significant events. We were humbled to adorn the auditorium and perform at the memorial service for the School’s founding Director Dame Margaret Scott AC DBE, and proud to honour her with Simon Dow’s specially created Défilé. We launched the Dame Margaret...

Graduation 2019

Congratulations to all our 2019 graduands and award recipients. In acknowledgement of Christine Howard’s 40th year of service to the School, we were delighted to announce that the Marina Berezowsky Award for Excellence in Character Dance will now be recognised as the Berezowsky - Howard Award for Excellence in Character Dance.

The Family Support Programme's Year In Review

As 2019 rapidly draws to a close, we at the Family Support Programme would like to reflect on the last 18 months since the formation of the FSP and express gratitude to all the lovely families and volunteers who have interacted with the FSP in some way or form. 2018 was...

Studio Lunch 2019

In November the dance studios of The Australian Ballet School were transformed into a beautiful lunch setting for this unique event. Guests experienced up close the talent, focus, athleticism and grace of the next generation of Australian ballet dancers. In between delicious courses, pointe class demonstrations and performances, Director Lisa...

Summer Season 2019

The Australian Ballet School presented its annual Summer Season on 7 & 8 December 2019. Over 100 students took to the stage at Arts Centre Melbourne in an enchanting display of talent. “The highly entertaining program again highlights The Australian Ballet School as not just an esteemed and invaluable institute...

Christine Howard - Celebrating 40 Years

My training at The Australian Ballet School commenced in March 1969 and during those years I have fond memories of inspiring classes taught by our Founding Director Margaret Scott, Douglas Gilchrist, modern with Jack Manuel, notation with Elphine Allen and the inspiring character classes with Mde Marina Berezowsky. All forged an...

Alumnus Jiayin Du (1999)

Jiayin Du was born in Liaoning Province in China and began his dance training with School of Dance affiliated to Shenyang Conservatorium of Music. In 1999, Jiayin came to Melbourne and studied at The Australian Ballet School. Within a short span of a year, after graduation with honor, Jiayin joined...