Summer School

The Australian Ballet School’s annual Summer School offers comprehensive training in classical ballet and other dance styles, in a variety of programs for national and international students at The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre in Melbourne.

Classes are led by staff of the School and guest teachers from The Australian Ballet and the dance community. Summer School programs have been developed for dance students aged 6-21 years.

Summer School 2026 enrolments will open in late 2025.

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must be between the stated age range as at the first day of their chosen program.

Open Program (runs both weeks): 8-18 years
Pre-Professional Program (runs both weeks): 14-21 years of age AND studying Advanced (or equivalent) level or higher
Boys Program (Week One): 10-13 years
Creative Program (Week Two): 6-7 years

ACCOMMODATION

As a proud partner of The Australian Ballet School, Quest Southbank is delighted to offer exclusive Partnership Rates for Summer School participants. From Quest Southbank you can walk to The Australian Ballet School in under a minute and explore the nearby arts precinct, riverside restaurants, Botanical Gardens and Melbourne CBD.

Contact Quest Southbank for further details: questsouthbank@questapartments.com.au or +61 3 9694 5600.

Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Enrolment
Please see the School's Terms and Conditions for full details, including information about our Facilities, Child Safe Standards and Photography/Video during sessions.
By enrolling in a class or event with the School, parents/carers agree to these Terms and Conditions.
The School reserves the right to:
- make amendments and cancellations to schedules without prior notice, either before or during a session.
- merge published age groups and schedule classes as required.
- refuse any enrolment as permitted by law, or to request a participant leave a session if they are disruptive, late or have unpaid fees.
- refuse an enrolment if an applicant does not fulfil the age requirements for the class/session.
Participants and parents/carers:
- acknowledge that activities may be physical and hence involve the risk of accidental injury.
- must advise the School in advance if their child has health problems and/or requires medication while attending a session. Staff take all due care of applicants during classes; however, cannot be responsible for the administration of medication or ensuring suitable health precautions are in place to suit all participants.
Important Dates & Session Confirmation
- Online enrolments will remain open until the advertised date, unless sold out prior.
- Late enrolment requests must be received no later than one week prior to the desired class/session, allowing for processing and confirmation details to be forwarded to the applicant. Vacancies cannot be guaranteed.
- Applications received after the Early Bird Fee closing date must pay the relevant Standard Fee.
- Approximately two weeks prior to each program commencing, enrolled applicants will receive a confirmation communication providing details of registration, venue and schedule.
- If no communication from The School has been received one week prior to the program start date, it is the applicant’s/parent's responsibility to contact The School.
Payment
Applications received after the stated Early Bird Fee date are required to pay the Standard Fee.
Payment must be made at the time of enrolment.
Feedback
The School does not provide participants with individual feedback outside of classes/sessions.