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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, […]

For generations, the Vaganova Method has been recognised as one of the great foundations of classical ballet training, renowned for its systematic progression, expressive use of the upper body and meticulous approach to developing technique. […]

view photo gallery A magical journey of artistry, opportunity and the next generation of dancers The Victorian State Ballet continues to go from strength to strength, and its latest production of Aladdin is a wonderful […]

view photo gallery There is a quiet intensity to the midday at Ablaze Dance Academy. The energy is focused, purposeful and deeply considered as the studio’s boutique full-time dancers move between open ballet class, Royal […]

view photo galleries The Australian Institute of Classical Dance (AICD) proudly presented the inaugural AICD Marlyn Jones Awards and NSW Ballet Awards at The McDonald College on 3 May 2026, bringing together some of Australia’s […]

view photo gallery As soon as you step inside Conroy Performing Arts College, there is an unmistakable sense of community. Between classes, dancers move easily between friendship groups, helping one another revise choreography, sharing corrections […]

Young dancers experience the joy, professionalism and magic of a national touring production For many young dancers, the dream of performing on a professional stage begins with hours spent in the studio, learning choreography, refining […]

Why the International Youth Dance Competition is Capturing the Attention of Dance Schools Around the World By Danielle Brown In a dance landscape filled with competitions, what makes a young dancer’s experience truly memorable? Is […]