Australian Youth Ballet

27/07/2025

✨Behind the Curtain✨
A glimpse backstage at the Australian Youth Ballet Triple Bill, captured beautifully by Rainee Lantry. https://www.raineelantry.com.au/

27/07/2025

The Australian Youth Ballet Triple Bill was an extraordinary celebration of ballet artistry and emerging talent.

The evening featured La Bayadère, with Queensland Ballet Principal Artists Neneka Yoshida and Patricio Reve performing alongside our exceptional young dancers; Chaplin, choreographed by internationally acclaimed Mario Schröder, capturing the heart and humour of Charlie Chaplin’s timeless legacy; and Viaje de Sueños (Journey of Dreams), a vibrant and imaginative work choreographed by Xanthe Geeves to the music by Australian composer Daniel Rojas.

Congratulations to our talented Full-Time students, who performed with remarkable versatility in both classical and contemporary works—balancing youthful energy with grace, elegance, and powerful synchronicity. We are immensely proud of each artist for delivering such refined and professional performances of company repertoire.

It was an honour to receive such outstanding recognition in Dance Australia Magazine’s review of the Triple Bill.

Professional opportunities like these are invaluable in preparing emerging dancers for the industry—offering the chance to refine stagecraft and collaborate with internationally renowned choreographers and industry leaders. A heartfelt thank you to Mario for his incredible work with the dancers and his ongoing support of TPA.

To our wonderful team—thank you for your unwavering dedication, creativity, support and commitment in bringing this inaugural Australian Youth Ballet Triple Bill to life.

With heartfelt thanks to:
Mario, Lisa-Maree, Gilli, Karina, Annabelle, Emma-Jane, Hanna, Jemima, Kim, Eve, and the Concourse Theatre crew.

Xanthe & Gregor

Images by Gregor Thieler

27/07/2025

18/06/2025

🌟 Australian Youth Ballet's Triple Bill Receives Acclaim in Dance Australia

We're delighted to share that Geraldine Higginson has reviewed our recent performance of Triple Bill: La Bayadère, Chaplin, and Viaje de Sueños in Dance Australia. Her insights highlight the dedication and artistry of our young dancers and guest artists.

Read the full review here: https://www.danceaustralia.com.au/reviews/review-australian-youth-ballet-s-triple-bill-la-bayad-re-chaplin-and-viaje-de-sue-os

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this production to life! ✨



Image by David Kelly

13/06/2025

🎩 Chaplin (Excerpt) 🎩
Choreography: Mario Schröder
Rehearsal Assistants: Xanthe Geeves, Annabelle McCoy
Music: John Adams

Cast:
Chaplin – Tristan Penfold
Tramp – Zara Wenborne
Paulette – Abigail Beresford-Wong

The Australian Youth Ballet dancers present an excerpt from the acclaimed ballet Chaplin by German choreographer Mario Schröder. Featuring the iconic silhouette—bowler hat, black moustache, expressive walking stick, and long-tailed coat—the ballet beautifully captures the beloved character of The Tramp. This powerful piece serves as a heartfelt tribute to Charlie Chaplin's extraordinary artistry, humor, and enduring cinematic legacy.

Experience this unforgettable homage to an iconic genius:

📅 Sunday, 15 June📍 The Concourse Theatre
🎟️ Secure your tickets now
https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/

13/06/2025

🌟 La Bayadère – Act 2: The Kingdom of the Shades 🌟
Original Choreography: Marius Petipa (1877)
Staged by: Lisa-Maree Cullum
Rehearsal Assistants: Gilli O’Connell, Karina Hernandez
Music: Ludwig Minkus

Principal Artists:
✨ Nikiya – Neneka Yoshida (Queensland Ballet)
✨ Solor – Patricio Reve (Queensland Ballet)

Soloists:
💫 1st Shade – Carys Melrose
💫 2nd Shade – Sophia Hudson
💫 3rd Shade – Ella Gould
Pas de trois: Maddisyn Baird, Abigail Beresford-Wong, Grace Ye

Set in ancient India, this hauntingly beautiful act portrays noble warrior Solor’s emotional journey. After tragically losing his beloved Nikiya, a temple dancer, Solor seeks comfort in a dream-like vision known as the ethereal Kingdom of the Shades. Graceful spirits of departed maidens descend from the heavens in mesmerizing formations, embodying tenderness, longing, and forgiveness.
Celebrated globally for its exquisite choreography and profound emotional depth, this act is a testament to enduring love, remorse, and spiritual redemption.

Experience this iconic ballet:
📅 Sunday, 15 June
📍 The Concourse Theatre
🎟 Book your seats now
https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/

12/06/2025

✨ Viaje de Sueños (Journey of Dreams) ✨
Choreography by Xanthe Geeves
Composer: Daniel Rojas
Special thanks to Boyi Marni Connections Inc for commissioning this inspiring musical score.

Enjoy a captivating look behind-the-scenes at our dress rehearsal of Viaje de Sueños, a contemporary ballet that beautifully explores the intricate nature of dreams in both conscious and subconscious states.

Beginning with joyful aspirations and boundless wonder, the dancers embody the excitement and limitless possibilities that accompany dreams. Yet, as interactions with reality bring doubts and fears, we see the emotional depth and struggles of self-discovery vividly portrayed.

Ultimately, Viaje de Sueños reminds us that our journey towards our dreams is as significant as the destination itself, culminating in celebration, growth, and boundless optimism for the future.
Join us for this powerful performance:
📅 Sunday, 15 June
📍 The Concourse Theatre
🎟 Secure your tickets today: https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/

09/06/2025

Inside the Studio: Rehearsing Chaplin with Mario Schröder

We’re delighted to share exclusive rehearsal moments as internationally acclaimed choreographer Mario Schröder, former Artistic Director of Leipzig Ballet, collaborates with the young dancers of the Australian Youth Ballet and Tanya Pearson Academy to stage an excerpt of his celebrated ballet, Chaplin.

Originally premiered in 2006 in Kiel, this ballet was created by Mario Schröder as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Charlie Chaplin. Featured here is a memorable image from the original premiere, capturing Mario alongside actress Geraldine Chaplin, daughter of Charlie Chaplin.

Bringing this powerful and emotional work to Australia provides our students with a remarkable opportunity to engage firsthand with world-renowned choreographers.

Experience Chaplin live as part of our Triple Bill on Sunday, 15 June at The Concourse Theatre, alongside La Bayadère, featuring Queensland Ballet Principal Artists, and Viaje de Sueños, choreographed by Xanthe Geeves.

🎟 Tickets: https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/

27/05/2025

Triple Bill by the Australian Youth Ballet
Featuring Patricio Reve – Principal Artist, Queensland Ballet
Sunday, 15 June | Concourse Theatre

We are honoured to welcome Patricio Reve as a special guest for our Triple Bill season.

Born in Cuba, Patricio began his ballet training at just nine years old at the prestigious Fernando Alonzo Cuban Ballet School. His exceptional talent and dedication led him to join the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 2015, where he was swiftly promoted to Principal Dancer in 2017. Patricio’s artistry has taken him around the globe, with international tours to Italy, Spain, France, the United States, Canada, and a special performance for the King in Cambodia.

In 2018, Patricio joined the Queensland Ballet as a Company Artist, and his commanding portrayal of Romeo in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet saw him promoted to Soloist soon after. In 2021, he was elevated to Senior Soloist, and in 2022, to Principal Artist, a testament to his compelling stage presence and technical mastery.

His repertoire showcases his remarkable versatility and dramatic range, with lead roles including Des Grieux in Manon, Albrecht in Giselle, Prince Désiré in The Sleeping Beauty, Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the Sugar Plum Prince in The Nutcracker. Patricio’s nuanced interpretations of these timeless roles have captivated audiences and critics alike.

Beyond his stage accomplishments, Patricio has been recognised for his exceptional talent, earning First Place at the Cuban Grande Prix and the Havana International Dancing Competition.

Triple Bill Program Highlights:
• La Bayadère, featuring Queensland Ballet Principal Artists Patricio Reve and Neneka Yoshida alongside our Australian Youth Ballet dancers
• Chaplin, choreographed by Mario Schröder, restaged exclusively for the Australian Youth Ballet
• Viaje de Sueños (Journey of Dreams), choreographed by Xanthe Geeves, returning after its acclaimed premiere at the Sydney Opera House

Join us for this unforgettable performance of inspiration, creativity, and world-class talent.

Tickets are now available via The Concourse Theatre:
https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/

📷 Photo courtesy of Queensland Ballet and David Kelly

26/05/2025

Triple Bill by the Australian Youth Ballet
Featuring Neneka Yoshida – Principal Artist, Queensland Ballet
Sunday, 15 June | Concourse Theatre

We are honoured to welcome Neneka Yoshida as a special guest for our Triple Bill season.

Born in Kanazawa, Japan, Neneka began her dance journey at just three years old at the Keiko Miyanishi Ballet Studio. Her early promise took her across the world to Paris at 15, where she trained under the legendary Dominique Khalfouni and later joined the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, studying with ballet icons Claude de Vulpian and Celine Talon.
Neneka’s artistic journey has spanned continents, from further training with Fundacion Para la Danza in Spain to her move to Australia in 2014. She joined Queensland Ballet as a Jette Parker Young Artist, rising swiftly through the ranks to Principal Artist in 2021.

Her repertoire is a testament to her versatility and artistry, with lead roles in works such as Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, Greg Horsman’s The Sleeping Beauty, Krzysztof Pastor’s Dracula, and Liam Scarlett’s The Firebird. Her interpretations of classical and contemporary ballets—including George Balanchine’s Serenade and Jiří Kylián’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen—have captivated audiences and critics alike.

Beyond her stage performances, Neneka’s talent has been recognised globally. She was awarded the Gold Medal at the Concours International de Danse de Biarritz, the Gold Medal at the Concours International Chausson d’Or in 2012, and was a finalist at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in 2013.

Triple Bill Program Highlights:
• La Bayadère, featuring Queensland Ballet Principal Artists Patricio Reve and Neneka Yoshida alongside our Australian Youth Ballet dancers
• Chaplin, choreographed by Mario Schröder, restaged exclusively for the Australian Youth Ballet
• Viaje de Sueños (Journey of Dreams), choreographed by Xanthe Geeves, returning after its acclaimed premiere at the Sydney Opera House

Join us for this unforgettable performance of inspiration, creativity, and world-class talent.

Tickets are now available via The Concourse Theatre:
https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/

📷 Photo courtesy of Queensland Ballet and David Kelly

24/05/2025

Triple Bill by the Australian Youth Ballet Featuring Mario Schröder – Acclaimed German Artistic Director and Choreographer
Sunday, 15 June | Concourse Theatre

We are honoured to welcome Mario Schröder — acclaimed German artistic director and choreographer who led the Leipzig Ballet as Ballet Director and Chief Choreographer from 2010 to 2024 — as our Special Guest Choreographer for this season’s Triple Bill, presented by the Australian Youth Ballet.

Internationally recognised and awarded for his powerful, emotive works and a repertoire of over 120 choreographic creations, Mario Schröder brings his celebrated ballet Chaplin to life in a newly staged excerpt created in collaboration with our Australian Youth Ballet dancers.

This marks an extraordinary opportunity for our dancers to engage with one of Europe’s most respected artistic voices — a choreographer whose creations have been presented at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Komische Oper, Staatsoper Unter den Linden, and on international stages across Japan, Russia, the USA, and beyond. Mario Schröder has been awarded multiple times and has worked as a Principal Artist and Choreographer on five continents.

Mario Schröder will restage an excerpt from Chaplin in close collaboration with the Australian Youth Ballet dancers, bringing his artistic vision and experience to this special performance.

Triple Bill Program Highlights:

• La Bayadère, featuring Queensland Ballet Principal Artists Patricio Reve and Neneka Yoshida alongside our Australian Youth Ballet dancers

• Chaplin, choreographed by Mario Schröder, restaged exclusively for the Australian Youth Ballet

• Viaje de Sueños (Journey of Dreams), choreographed by Xanthe Geeves, returning after its acclaimed premiere at the Sydney Opera House

This major production blends classical excellence with contemporary innovation — offering talented young artists a rare opportunity to perform at a professional level and be part of an exceptional creative experience.

Join us for this unforgettable performance of inspiration, creativity, and world-class talent.

Tickets are now available via The Concourse Theatre:
https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/triple-bill/