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Bloch 2022 Pre-Professionals

Meet our 2022 Bloch Pre Professionals, talented Level 8 students James McDonell and Indiana Scott. We are excited to take a moment to shine a spotlight on their dedication to the art of dance and how Bloch’s footwear has helped shape their journey. In a recent interview with the rising...

National Boarding Week at ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ

Living away from home with like-minded young people makes the boarding experience at Marilyn Rowe House remarkable. "Living with people who share the same goals and passion as me creates a very supportive and encouraging environment. We talk about the same things, have the same routine, share the same interests...

Morning Melodies

It was a joy to be back on stage for our annual Morning Melodies performances at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall and Clocktower Centre. Our talented artists-in-training shone on stage. They showcased their creative spirits, artistry and technique by performing various classic and contemporary pieces, taking our audiences on an...

Alumni Callum Linnane promoted to Principal Artist!

Here at the School we are proud of every one of our graduates, and have the utmost admiration for those who continue to learn, grow and give to the art form. We could not have been more proud of our 2013 graduate and Dux Callum Linnane, who was recently announced...

Butterfly is ready to emerge in Sydney!

There is magic in the air because our much-anticipated return to the stage in Sydney is just around the corner! Butterfly is set to illuminate your world. This enchanting production was beautifully conceived and choreographed by Lucas Jervies. Our extraordinary emerging artists will take you on a transformative journey and...

Amy Ronnfeldt: Prize winner of Prix de Lausanne 2022

Dance competitions are unique opportunities that help build emotional strength and provide a performance experience for young aspiring dancers, and we could not be more proud of our Level 8 student Amy Ronnfeldt, who was announced a prize winner of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition.   “Performing...

Upcoming performances

This year the curtain rises again to present our annual Morning Melodies performances. With a diverse repertoire, our loving audiences will have the opportunity to watch the ballet stars of the future performing live classical ballet to contemporary works by an exciting array of choreographers, including Lucas Jervies, Stephen Baynes...

Celebrating our graduates’ contracts

We are delighted to share the recent achievements of our Post Graduate Year and Class of 2021 graduate students. Securing professional dance contracts with prestigious ballet companies in Australia, particularly after navigating the challenges of COVID-19 over the last two years, makes us feel incredibly proud of our talented and...

The excitement of Graduation

In December 2021, we held our graduation ceremony at Arts Centre Melbourne, where 70 graduates had the opportunity to walk across the Playhouse stage to graduate from our Diploma of Dance (Level 6), Advanced Diploma of Dance (Level 7), Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet (Level 8) and Graduate Diploma of...

Acknowledging achievement: Bryce Latham 2021 Dux of ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ

In line with our values, excellence and balanced education, our students are recognised each year during the graduation ceremony for their artistic and academic achievements with a suite of student awards. And certainly, it was a significant moment when the 2021 Dux of ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ was announced and...

¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ On Tour: Taking the beauty of dance to regional communities!

After six months away, the next generation of ballet dancers from ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ is ready for their return to the stage in November, this time connecting with our audiences across Geelong and Horsham in regional Victoria. Emerging young artists and audiences will be reunited once more; it is...

Reshaping a bright future: Welcome to Kirsty Ritchie!

We couldn't be more excited to have Kirsty Ritchie as ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ's new Executive Director. In a world of unprecedented change, Kirsty is bringing her passion for dance – ballet in particular, and her strategic leadership experience to create a bright future for the School.    Kirsty initially...

October is Mental Health Month!

Driven by positive and balanced education, ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ is at the forefront of mental health and wellness programs for dancers to support and maximise student potential. Cultivating healthy bodies, minds, and souls makes our young students better performers, more self-aware dancers and more compassionate people.   As part...

Announcement: Butterfly premiere season in Sydney cancelled

Due to the ongoing public health concerns regarding COVID-19 in Sydney, and New South Wales Government restrictions announced yesterday, ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ has made the heartbreaking decision to cancel the premiere season of Butterfly, scheduled for 2-3 July in Sydney. This is a decision we feel is necessary to protect the health...

Return to the stage: Melbourne shows in May 2021

We are thrilled to announce that our amazing students will return to the stage with six performances across Melbourne in May!  For the very first time in over a year, ¹ÏÌïºÚÁÏ will share the next generation of ballet dancers with Melbourne audiences. This wonderful program includes Stephen...

Post Graduate Year Programme

Nobody could have predicted the impact and events of 2020. It was a most unusual and challenging year. We certainly learned to expect the unexpected, innovate, adapt and draw on our resilience.  This lesson was especially true for our Class of 2020 Level 8 students, in their important final year...