2ballerinas

✨ TEACHER SPOTLIGHT WITH GABRIEL ✨

Next up for our teacher spotlight is the wonderful Gabriel, one of our lovely ballet teachers!

2B: Tell us a little about yourself
G: I’m Gabriel, A cocktail of dance teaching, surfing, book reading and an unhealthy obsession with learning new skills — shaken with an easy-going attitude and just a splash of mild unhinged energy.

2B: What started you on your dancing journey?
G: I found a love for dance through its physical challenge and the feeling of constantly working towards something.

2B: What does your perfect day look like?
G: A slow morning, good coffee, good food and time with people I enjoy being around.

2B: When you grew up you wanted to be?
G: Honestly, I went through a few ideas, but I always knew I wanted to do something creative.

2B: Sweet or savoury?
G: Savoury, every time.

2B: How long have you been teaching at 2B and why do you enjoy it so much?
G:I’ve been teaching at 2B for over a year, and I love being part of a community where you get to watch students grow and find their own confidence.

✨TEACHER SPOTLIGHT✨

Up next we have the Incredible Lyn Denny 🫶🏼

2B: Tell us about yourself?
L: I was born and bred in Mackay. Music has always been a big part of my life. I studied piano, and speech and drama as well as dance. For me, dance is the visual expression of Music.
In 1963, I trained for the RAD Advanced in Townsville. In 1964 I took over a dance school in Mackay as the owner could not continue. Over successive years I developed and directed this, my studio, until the end of 2007. I have a passion My passion for theatre so I’m 1965 I co-founded the Mackay Musical Comedy Players filling the roles of Director, Musical Director, or Choreographer in many of the productions. MMCP is still very much alive in 2026, and celebrated their 60th Anniversary year in 2025.
In 1975 I established a youth dance company in Mackay, culminating into expanding it as a regional company for central Qld until 1991. We engaged professional dancers as guest artists, and also professional choreographers for the major work in the annual production, with the balance of the program being filled by local choreographers.

2B; What is a Personal Highlight?
L: Playing the role of Lady Capulet in Harold Collins’ “Romeo and Juliet” in the Qld Ballet Brisbane Season and then the Queensland Tour.

2B: The most famous person you have met?
L: This is a hard one as I have met so many interesting and talented people over my life time.
I would have to say Nancy Hayes. I was very fortunate enough to be her choreographer for a musical she directed for the Conservatorium of musics at JCU. She was a most gracious and humble person, as well as being very gifted.

2B: What production could you watch forever?
L: Francois Klaus’ “Cloudland” for Qld Ballet. I cannot explain it. It really hit an emotional chord.


What is your perfect day?
L: Time to complete the planned tasks, time to listen to favourite musical choices or read, a quiet time to think, and perhaps go to the theatre.

2B: How long have you been teaching at 2ballerinas for?
L: I have lost count as I have enjoyed it so much. I especially appreciate the wonderful atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie. Teaching adult

🕺🏼INTRODUCTION TO TAP COURSE🕺🏼
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We’re back for our 10 week intro course to tap! Come tap your winter blues away and learn a new skill. This course teaches he’s you the fundamentals of tap so you can go into any of our tap classes!
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For more information email [email protected]

🩰 INTRODUCTION TO BALLET COURSE 🩰
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Our introduction to ballet course is back for winter. Dance the cold away and learn a new skill.
Come join our incredible teachers who have an abundance of knowledge to share 🫶🏼
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For more information email [email protected]

Come and join our group booking to the triple bill Her by Brisbane Ballet! Tickets are just $70 (normal ticket price $115).
One of our directors Rosetta is one of the choreographers and her piece called Rendezvous is inspired by the Argentinian Tango. There’s more info here below on all the pieces.
To join our booking just email us [email protected]

Support the artists of Brisbane Ballet as we embark on our next adventure!

Brisbane Ballet’s triple bill ‘HER’ premieres 5th-6th of June.

📍QUT Gardens Point Theatre
🎟️ TICKETS NOW LIVE VIA https://brisbaneballet.org/whats-on/

Come join the amazing for a back to basics contemporary class every Saturday from 1.30pm! If you’ve always wanted to learn contemporary and how to move the body then this class is for you!

Email us at [email protected] for more information 🕺🏼

Our beautiful beginner/level 1 pointe class 🩰
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If you’ve always wanted to try ballet and specifically pointe this is your chance. Come join Larissa (former QLD ballet dancer) every Tuesday from 7.15pm-8.15pm