A world-class ballet training academy offering a professional career pathway for young dancers.
13/07/2026
✨ Welcome Back to Term 3! ✨
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the studio for what is set to be a busy and exciting term ahead.
With Gala commencing on 6 August fast approaching, rehearsals will continue to build as we prepare for opening night. It’s great to see the work already coming together, and we’re looking forward to the final stages of preparation.
11/07/2026
📅 Only 1 month to go until our Audition Insights Day.
If you are thinking of auditioning for our 2027 programs, the Audition Insights Day is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the professional audition process.
The Auditions Insights Day is suitable for students aged 11 to 18 years old.
Event Date: 12 August 2026 (Ekka Public Holiday)
Applications Close: 10 August 2026
Venue: Thomas Dixon Centre
Register here https://bit.ly/4pd608E
06/07/2026
✨️ Celebrating Alumni success ✨️
"The production’s most striking sequence belongs to Ophelia. Her descent into madness — rendered with precision and restraint — gives way to a drowning scene of real theatrical invention."
- The Urbanite
Libby-Rose Niederer joined the Upper School at the Academy, before progressing through the Pre-Professional Program and later becoming a Jette Parker Young Artist. Libby is now a First Company Artist with Queensland Ballet.
Explore how the Academy can support your artistic Growth.
2027 Auditions are now open
📷️ David Kelly
04/07/2026
That is a wrap on our Red Riding Hood and the Wolf season.
Thank you to the audiences who supported us.
Congratulations to the 2026 Clark Pre-Professional Program and Level 1 students, as well as the Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artists.
The series provided valuable performance experience.
📷️ David Kelly
01/07/2026
✨️ On sale now – End of Year Demonstration ✨️
Celebrate the energy, discipline, and transformation of an incredible year of training at our 2026 End of Year Demonstration - a showcase of skill, confidence, and passion for dance you won’t want to miss.
End of Year Demonstration
🩰 Foundation Students through to the Clark Pre-Professional Program Dancers
📍 Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
📅 11 -12 December 2026
Secure your tickets today https://bit.ly/3QP2R2k
📷️ David Kelly
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a young dancer looks like? 🐺
Join Clark Pre-Professional Program Artist Ava Eie behind the scenes of Queensland Ballet’s My First Ballet season, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, as she prepares to take the stage in the lead role of Rosemary Redhood.
Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
Now on stage until 4 July
📍Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
26/06/2026
Chookas to the Academy’s 2026 Clark Pre-Professional Program and Level 1 students on their opening performance of Paul Boyd’s Red Riding Hood and the Wolf!
The My First Ballet series provide a valuable opportunity for collaboration between the Clark Pre-Professional Program and our Jette Parker Young Artists as part of their performance-based training.
Discover how the Academy can support your artistic growth and help you take the next step in your dance journey.
2027 Auditions are now open. ✨
25/06/2026
🩰🌲 Excursion Magic
This week our students attended a rehearsal of My First Ballet: Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, featuring our Clark Graduate Program dancers and two Level 1 students.
This light hearted retelling reimagines Little Red’s journey as a vivid dream adventure, filled with quirky characters, gentle humour, and movement-driven storytelling.
A joyful and inspiring experience for our budding artists. ❤️🐺🧺
05/06/2026
✨ Wishing our Upper School students the very best as they step into their Open Assessments!
These assessments mark an important milestone in their training, showcasing the dedication, discipline and artistry they’ve been building throughout the year.
Witness our students perform assessment work across Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Pas de deux and more—demonstrating the exceptional standard and versatility required of tomorrow’s professional dancers.
🎟️ Tickets are still available for those wanting a rare, behind-the-scenes look at this pivotal moment. https://bit.ly/43LArZQ
03/06/2026
Join us and support our aspiring young dancers at this year’s Open Assessment and Mid-Year Demonstrations!
Secure your tickets today and be a part of their journey, from the first steps of our foundation levels to the advanced work of our upper-level talent.
Upper School Open Assessments
6 - 7 June
Lower School Program Mid-Year Demonstrations
12 - 13 June
Foundation Program Mid-Year Demonstrations
13 - 14 June
🎫 Tickets on sale now https://bit.ly/3Q0F13d
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