Purpose & Values

Purpose

The Australian Ballet School exists to provide young classical ballet dancers with exceptional training and education to prepare them for a professional career with leading dance companies in Australia and worldwide. The School nurtures a passion for dance participation in Australia. As the national centre for vocational classical dance, The Australian Ballet School plays a central role in the history and future of dance.

We realise our purpose by:

- Being a global leader in vocational dance training

- Providing world-class dance training aligned with extensive academic and wellbeing programs that enable students to flourish

- Balancing technique and artistry with educational needs and holistic care in a  nurturing, inclusive, creative and stimulating environment underpinned by the principles of positive education

- Training our dancers in a distinctive Australian style that is internationally  regarded as technically excellent, creative, adaptable, mindful, courageous,  consistent and expressive

- Ensuring a balance between affordability and access through our boarding, scholarship and bursary programs

- Offering a variety of community programs and accessible training opportunities

- Employing highly experienced educators who are committed to empowering excellence in the dancers of tomorrow

- Training teachers and developing the artistic leaders of the future

- Providing a major source of talent for The Australian Ballet, and leading companies nationally and internationally

Values

EXCELLENCE

We empower and promote excellence in ballet training, academic studies and professional preparation, personal growth and accomplishment.

CREATIVITY
We foster imagination and nurture insightful, artistic and courageous communicators. We spark creativity and passion in our students, enabling them to flourish as artists and advance the art of ballet.

CONNECTION
Positive connections are integral to our success; we share our passion for dance with the wider community and engage with our stakeholders in meaningful ways.

RESILIENCE
We reach for the stars. We recover and learn from setbacks, we work smart, we are disciplined and persistent.

RESPECT
We respect and support each other. We are one team. We are proud of the unique values and traditions of our School.