The Australian Ballet School

The Australian Ballet School The Australian Ballet School is Australia's national centre for elite vocational classical dance.
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Congratulations to alum Heidi Freeman on her appointment to the Paris Opera Ballet!Since graduating from The Australian ...
21/08/2026

Congratulations to alum Heidi Freeman on her appointment to the Paris Opera Ballet!
Since graduating from The Australian Ballet School in 2019, Heidi has forged an impressive career with Queensland Ballet, first as a Jette Parker Young Artist and later as a company artist.

Joining the Paris Opera Ballet marks an exceptional achievement. Renowned for its extraordinary artistic heritage, uncompromising standards and centuries-long legacy of excellence, the company represents the pinnacle of classical ballet for many dancers around the world.

Speaking about the opportunity, Heidi said: "I’m beyond excited and just so grateful for this opportunity, it feels surreal to be joining this iconic company for their 26/27 season. I’m looking forward to making the most of what will be undoubtedly an inspiring year!"

We are so proud of Heidi's achievement and look forward to following her next chapter in Paris.

📸 Courtesy of Queensland Ballet
2019 Student of The Australian Ballet School

Still thinking about our performances at The Round. ✨For some of our newer students, this was their first performance as...
19/08/2026

Still thinking about our performances at The Round. ✨

For some of our newer students, this was their first performance as full-time Australian Ballet School students, an exciting milestone in their training journey.

Here are a few more moments from an unforgettable day, on stage, backstage and everything in between. Thank you to everyone who came along to support us!

📸 E. Baxter, K. Longley, S. Konstantinov

2026 Students of The Australian Ballet School

SECONDMENT ANNOUNCMENT!Exciting news: Five Level 8 students have been seconded to perform with The Australian Ballet on ...
17/08/2026

SECONDMENT ANNOUNCMENT!
Exciting news: Five Level 8 students have been seconded to perform with The Australian Ballet on the company's upcoming US Tour, performing Christopher Wheeldon’s Oscar©.

Congratulations to Malakai Jessop, Reiley Kohler, Aidan Brady, Samuel Holmes, and Darcy Donoghue on this remarkable achievement and international debut!

We look forward to following their journey as they represent The Australian Ballet School and contribute to The Australian Ballet's exciting international tour.
📍 Berkeley, California — 25–27 September
📍 New York City — 8–11 October

📸 E. Baxter, S. Konstantinov
Level 8 Students of The Australian Ballet School

13/08/2026

Last week at The Round!

What an incredible performance season it was, filled with sold-out shows, unforgettable moments and doing what we love most. A huge thank you to our students, teachers, and the audiences who cheered us on. We loved every moment.

📸 E. Baxter
2026 Students of The Australian Ballet School

10/08/2026

Discover the work behind the art. In Studio.

Step inside our studios and experience the artistry and dedication shaping the next generation of dancers. Observe classes in action and discover what makes training at The Australian Ballet School so distinctive.

Bookings now open! This exclusive experience is only offered once a year, and seats are limited.

Tickets: https://tr.ee/yVMfY

📸 S. Konstantinov
2026 Student of The Australian Ballet School

Yesterday at The Round. ✨After months of training, rehearsing and refining, there's nothing quite like bringing it all t...
06/08/2026

Yesterday at The Round. ✨

After months of training, rehearsing and refining, there's nothing quite like bringing it all to life on stage! From grounding through breathwork before the curtain rises, through the joy of the performance, to the exhilaration of the final curtain call and celebrating with friends.

Here's a look at some of our favourite moments captured throughout the day.

📸 E. Baxter, K. Longley

2026 Students of The Australian Ballet School

Behind the scenes, before the tour. Take a look back at rehearsals with our Level 8 students before they joined The Aust...
03/08/2026

Behind the scenes, before the tour. Take a look back at rehearsals with our Level 8 students before they joined The Australian Ballet On Tour.

Now in Adelaide, they're performing alongside company artists as part of a defining graduate-year experience, bridging the gap between training and professional practice.

Adelaide audiences, we'd love to see you at the performances! Tickets: https://bit.ly/4bxUIXn

📸 Tim Neal
2026 Level 8 Students of The Australian Ballet School

Meet Malakai Jessop, one of our 2026 Level 8 students!Born in Sydney in 2008, Malakai began dancing in hip-hop at age se...
31/07/2026

Meet Malakai Jessop, one of our 2026 Level 8 students!

Born in Sydney in 2008, Malakai began dancing in hip-hop at age seven before discovering a passion for ballet after watching Sergei Polunin and Tamara Rojo perform Marguerite and Armand. After training in Canberra with Jackie Hallahan and Paul Knobloch at the Dance Development Centre, he joined Level 5 at The Australian Ballet School in 2023, relocating to Melbourne and boarding at Marilyn Rowe House.

Since then, Malakai has embraced intensive training and performance opportunities, working with renowned teachers and choreographers and performing excerpts from Don Quixote (after Rudolf Nureyev) and Balanchine's Scotch Symphony. Deeply inspired by classical ballet's blend of technical discipline and artistic expression, he aims to bring clarity, intention and strength to every performance while continuing to develop his own artistic voice. He aspires to join a professional ballet company and perform major classical repertoire.

Outside the studio, Malakai enjoys spending time with friends, exploring cafés, listening to podcasts, and going for walks.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3PnHW5C

📸 S. Konstantinov
2026 Student of The Australian Ballet School

Exciting announcement! Five of our students have been seconded for The Australian Ballet's Brisbane season of John Crank...
27/07/2026

Exciting announcement! Five of our students have been seconded for The Australian Ballet's Brisbane season of John Cranko's Romeo & Juliet.

Congratulations to Ronan Cameron-Gleeson, Brendan Goldsmid, Dante Minassian and Colton Craig in Level 7, and Samuel Holmes in Level 8.

This incredible opportunity comes as many of our Level 8 students are performing with The Australian Ballet On Tour, opening the door for some of our talented Level 7 students to step into this professional experience.

We are so proud of these students and wish them every success as they take to the stage with The Australian Ballet. We can't wait to follow their journey 👏

📸 E. Baxter, S. Konstantinov
2026 Level 7 and 8 Students of The Australian Ballet School

Don’t miss The Nutcracker Act II, adapted by Paul Knobloch 🩰See in The Australian Ballet On Tour, featuring our talented...
23/07/2026

Don’t miss The Nutcracker Act II, adapted by Paul Knobloch 🩰

See in The Australian Ballet On Tour, featuring our talented students on stage.

New seats have just been released for the Ballarat performances this Saturday — book now: https://bit.ly/4bxUIXn

📸 K. Longley
2026 Level 8 Students of The Australian Ballet School
Chrysalis is supported by Canny Quine Foundation and The Ballet Society Victoria.

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