Babies and Ballerinas

Lynette Wills. Photo by Kristina Kingston   Many of Australia's most admired ballerinas have returned to the stage after becoming mothers, navigating the physical demands of recovery, the emotional shifts of new parenthood, and the pressures of performance at the highest level. Join The Ballet Society VIC for an inspiring...

Our History Makers: Amber Scott

Amber Scott in the Nutcracker Photo: Jeff Busby.   Her time at The Australian Ballet School prepared Amber Scott for a long, rich career as a principal artist with The Australian Ballet, where she shone as the quintessential classical and Romantic ballerina.   Our History Makers - Amber Scott By Rose Mulready...

Book Launch: Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up by Petal Ashmole Winstanley

The Ballet Society VIC warmly invites you to the Melbourne launch of Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up: Lessons in Love and Surmounting Grief, the moving and beautifully written memoir by retired ballerina and now author, Petal Ashmole Winstanley. Date: Saturday 18 OctoberTime: 4.30pmVenue: Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre Petal’s...

The Round - Midweek Matinee July 2025

On Wednesday 6 August, students of The Australian Ballet School returned to The Round in Nunawading for two special sold-out matinee performances. Following last year’s warmly received debut at the venue, the School was once again welcomed by an enthusiastic audience as part of The Round’s 2025 Midweek Matinee Season....

Our History Makers - Marilyn Rowe AM OBE

Gary Norman and Marilyn Rowe in Swan Lake Act 3. 1972.   Our History Maker -  Marilyn Rowe AM OBE By Rose Mulready In the history of ballet in Australia, Marilyn Rowe AM OBE is a pioneer, with a career full of firsts. She was one of The Australian Ballet...

Leadership Tribute: Acknowledging Sarah Matheson AM

Farewell to Sarah. 2025. Photo by  F . Mutswagiwa   Recently, The Australian Ballet School farewelled its esteemed Chair of the Board, Sarah Matheson AM, as she retired from her role. Her leadership, dedication, and unwavering support have left an indelible mark on the School’s legacy.  Sarah was appointed to the...

Company Experience

Three of our Level 8 students, Estelle Crompton-Lamb, Stephanie McQuire and Lucelle Davis experienced the opportunity of a lifetime: performing with The Australian Ballet in mainstage productions. While all Level 8 students have the fantastic opportunity to join the company's National Tour, being selected for additional performances is a truly...

Our History Makers – Jackson Fisch

In his time at The Australian Ballet School, Jackson Fisch discovered his love of performing and storytelling, and his affinity for contemporary dance. Now he’s flying high in a prestigious UK company.  Our History Makers - Jackson Fisch By Rose Mulready Jackson Fisch’s dance career is a Cinderella story, in...

On Tour With The Australian Ballet

Our Level 8 students turned dreams into reality, performing with The Australian Ballet as part of their annual National Tour. This incredible opportunity reflects our valued partnership with The Australian Ballet and offered our students first-hand experience performing with world-class professionals—an inspiring step toward their future careers.  This tour travelled...

Gaining Perspective at Arts8 Collaboration 2025

We gained a valuable opportunity once again, to participate in the annual Arts8 Collaboration, inspiring creativity and strengthening artistic innovation with our peers. The Arts8 is a group of eight national arts workforce-training organisations united in their mission to nurture and sustain Australia’s top emerging talent. Each year, representatives from...

Upcoming Student Performances

Exciting performances in Melbourne and Brisbane! We’re thrilled to be heading to Queensland to perform in Brisbane for the very first time! Join us at QUT Gardens Theatre on 12 & 13 September 2025 for our interstate season: The Australian Ballet School: NOW. As Australia’s national ballet school, we proudly represent talented young dancers from...

2024 Annual Report Now Available

2024 marked a significant milestone for our The Australian Ballet School—60 years of excellence in arts education and industry leadership. We’re pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report, which outlines the achievements, progress, and impact of our work over the past year.   We invite you to read the full...

Morning Melodies May 2025

We returned to the stage this May with our much-loved Morning Melodies season, presenting En Pointe — a beautifully curated program of classical and contemporary works that celebrated the exceptional talent of our students.   The performance opened with A Dream Story, a surreal and poetic exploration of sleep and...

The Australian Ballet School announces Sarah Hunt as the new Executive Director

The Australian Ballet School is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Hunt as its new Executive Director, commencing 21 July 2025. Sarah Hunt brings over 25 years of experience leading teams and optimising operational performance in the creative industries across Australia and the UK. For the past five years, she...

Graduate Contracts

The Australian Ballet School is thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements to date of our class of 2024 graduates, who continue to inspire us with their dedication, artistry, and talent. These young dancers are already embarking on the next phase of their careers, stepping into the professional dance world with...

Our History Makers: Graeme Hudson

Ballet found Graeme Hudson late in life, after he’d already had a career as a television dancer. Natural talent got him through his audition for The Australian Ballet School, which honed his skills and propelled him on an adventurous career through the 60s and 70s.  Our History Makers - Graeme...