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Across Australia, a renewed commitment to professional development is reshaping the way classical ballet is taught. From The Australian Ballet School’s new Teacher Training Program and the Australian Institute of Classical Dance’s Borovansky Syllabus to […]

Ten remarkable young dancers, ten individual journeys and a shared passion for the art of dance. dancetrain celebrates the students whose dedication, artistry and achievements are shaping the future of Australian dance. Every year, dancetrain […]

For Tiana Vassallo, the prospect of establishing herself in Los Angeles is becoming increasingly tangible. The Australian dancer, choreographer and teacher has already performed at the Sydney Opera House, appeared in two dance productions for […]

Australian dancer Tess Devine is increasingly finding herself in rooms far beyond those in which her training began. Across the past several years, the 19-year-old has built an impressive body of experience spanning Australian national […]

For Isla White, performing has never felt like something she simply chose to do. It has been part of who she is for as long as she can remember. “As a toddler I was always […]

From her earliest ballet classes in Townsville to national titles, international stages and professional performances, Chanel Dworjanyn has built a career on versatility, determination and a willingness to embrace every opportunity. With the guidance of […]

From Newcastle dance studios to choreographing for JADE and FKA Twigs, Australian creative Blake John Wood is building an international career that moves between music, fashion and live performance, bringing his own distinctive approach to […]

For students at The McDonald College, bringing The Sleeping Beauty to the stage was about far more than learning choreography and preparing for a performance. Across months of rehearsals, students experienced the demands, discipline and […]

view photo gallery For students of The Australian Ballet School, performance is an essential extension of their training. Hours spent refining technique, absorbing corrections and developing artistry in the studio ultimately find their purpose on […]

Frida Hogendorp and Jiya Baikloy on Life as an IYDC Ambassador When 12-year-old Singapore dancer Frida Hogendorp received the letter telling her she had been selected as the 2026 International Youth Dance Competition Ambassador, she […]

view photo galleries As the lights dimmed inside Perth Modern School on the final evening of the inaugural Australasian Classical Gala, it became immediately apparent that this was far more than the conclusion of a […]

view photo galleries The Australian Institute of Classical Dance’s Victorian Ballet Awards and New Zealand School of Dance Scholarship once again showcased the depth of young classical ballet talent emerging across Australia. Held on 28 […]

view photo galleries Returning to Gungahlin College Theatre for its third Canberra event, the Australian Classical Challenge brought together an impressive field of young dancers from across Australia for a weekend that asked far more […]

Phoenix Mitchell’s career has not followed a perfectly mapped path, and perhaps that is precisely what makes his story so valuable for young dancers and performers. From beginning dance as a shy two-year-old, to stepping […]

Few artists have shaped Australian ballet as profoundly as Robert Curran. A former Principal Artist with The Australian Ballet and an internationally respected artistic leader, Curran has built an extraordinary career spanning performance, artistic direction, […]