Tanya Pearson Academy

Congratulations to Florence on more wonderful results, this time at Dancelife United.

Dancelife United
🥇 1st place, 12U Classical
🥈 2nd place, 12U Contemporary

We are so proud of Florence, whose beautiful growth continues to shine through both in class and on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to Miss Karina and Miss Liz for their dedication, creativity and care in preparing and supporting Florence throughout the season.

We are thrilled to share that Shinate has been awarded Silver in the Ruby Division at the World Ballet Crown.

World Ballet Crown, Ruby Division
🥈 Silver

Shinate was awarded:

💰 $4,000 second-place prize
🌟 Alberta Ballet School, 100% Short-Term Scholarship 2026/27
🌟 The School of Ballet Theatre UK, 100% Two-Week Short Study
🌟 Oklahoma City Ballet, 100% Short-Term Scholarship (one to two weeks), Autumn 2026 to Spring 2027
🌟 Russian Masters Ballet, 100% Scholarship, Official Winter Intensive, Spain, December 2026
🎁 $89 voucher, Backstage Co.
🎁 $100 voucher, Bodile

We are so proud of Shinate, whose artistry and dedication continue to shine on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire Tanya Pearson Academy faculty for their dedication, creativity and care in supporting Shinate throughout the season.

We are thrilled to share that Andy has been named the Gold Prize Winner of the Ruby Division at the World Ballet Crown.

World Ballet Crown, Ruby Division
🏆 Gold Prize Winner

Andy was awarded:

💰 $8,000 cash prize
🌟 Alberta Ballet School: Summer Intensive, Short-Term and Full-Year Scholarships
🌟 Master Ballet Academy, One-Week Short-Term Scholarship
🌟 The School of Ballet Theatre UK, Short-Term Scholarship
🌟 Oklahoma City Ballet, Short-Term Scholarship
🌟 Le Grand Stage de Paris, Intensive Workshop

We are so proud of Andy and the wonderful progress he continues to make, and it is a joy to see his hard work and passion for ballet recognised and awarded.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire Tanya Pearson Academy faculty for their dedication, creativity and care in supporting Andy throughout the season.

We are thrilled to share that Bea has been named the inaugural Gold Prize Winner of the Emerald Division at the World Ballet Crown.

World Ballet Crown, Emerald Division
🏆 Gold Prize Winner

Bea was awarded:

💰 $2,000 cash prize
🌟 Le Grand Stage de Paris, 100% Scholarship, One-Week Intensive 2026/27
🌟 Alberta Ballet School, 100% Short-Term Scholarship 2026/27
🌟 Academy of Queensland Ballet, 100% Immersion Scholarship 2026
🌟 Master Ballet Academy, 50% Scholarship, Three-Week Summer Intensive 2027

We are so proud of Bea and the wonderful progress she continues to make, and it is a joy to see her hard work and passion for ballet rewarded in this way.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire Tanya Pearson Academy faculty for their dedication, creativity and care in supporting Bea throughout the season.

We are thrilled to congratulate Bea on an outstanding result at the Finals of the 2026 Australian Classical Grand Prix.

Australian Classical Grand Prix 2026
🏆 Winner, Junior Classical Division
🏆 Winner, Junior Contemporary Division

Bea took home $1,000 in prize money and trophies, winning both Junior Divisions. Remarkably, this is the second year in a row she has won the Junior Contemporary Division.

We are so proud of Bea and the wonderful progress she continues to make, shining across both classical and contemporary. After three long days of competition, classes and workshops, she embraced every moment and gained so much from the experience.

Bea would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to the jury, Martin James, Clare Morehen and Tim Podesta, and to the organisers of the Australian Classical Grand Prix.

A heartfelt thank you also to Miss Xanthe, to Miss Emma and Miss Kendall for their wonderful work on Bea's solos.

We are delighted to congratulate Violet on a wonderful result at the Australian Classical Grand Prix 2026.

Australian Classical Grand Prix 2026
🏆 Winner, Senior Classical Division, $750 prize

We are so proud of Violet, whose artistry continues to shine on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to Miss Gilli for her dedication, creativity and care in preparing and supporting Violet throughout the season.

Congratulations to Florence on another wonderful result, this time at Energy Express.

Energy Express
🥇 1st place, 12U Classical Ballet Solo

We are so proud of Florence, whose beautiful growth continues to shine through both in class and on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to Miss Karina for her dedication, creativity and care in preparing and supporting Florence throughout the season.

Congratulations to Bea on her amazing results at the City of Ryde Eisteddfod.

City of Ryde Eisteddfod
🏆 Winner, Junior Ballet Scholarship, $500
🥇 1st place, 12U Classical Ballet Solo
🥇 1st place, 12U Lyrical Solo
🥇 1st place, 12U Demi-Character Solo
🥈 2nd place, 12U Contemporary Solo

We are so proud of Bea and the wonderful progress she continues to make across every genre, both in class and on stage.

Bea would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to the generous donors and supporters of the City of Ryde Eisteddfod, whose kindness made the Junior Ballet Scholarship possible.

A heartfelt thank you also to Miss Emma, Miss Kendall and Miss Xanthe for their dedication, creativity and care in preparing and supporting Bea throughout the season.

Our Australian Youth Ballet Triple Bill 2026 was an extraordinary performance and a truly memorable celebration of artistry, collaboration, and the exceptional talent of our young dancers. It was an inspiring evening that showcased three beautifully diverse works.

Congratulations to every dancer on your sensational performances. Your commitment, dedication and passion were evident in every moment on stage, and you should all be incredibly proud of what you achieved. Across three beautifully contrasting works, you captivated our audience with your versatility, artistry and professionalism.

A heartfelt congratulations and thank you to choreographer Paul Knobloch for his outstanding work, Light Path. The dancers delivered a powerful and compelling performance, bringing Paul’s vision to life with remarkable depth and maturity. We are so grateful for the time Paul spent with our students during his residency at Tanya Pearson Academy. It was an invaluable experience, and one they will cherish for years to come.

It was also incredibly special to see Arafura Scarp, choreographed by Xanthe Geeves, performed by these talented young artists with such unique vibrancy. You embraced the work with sincerity, strength and beauty, bringing every moment of the choreography to life with remarkable artistry. From the very first day of the creative process through to the final performance on stage, it has been an immensely rewarding journey. We are incredibly proud of your stunning performances and the commitment, sensitivity and passion you brought to this work.

A huge thank you to Gilli O’Connell and Karina Hernandez for their exceptional work staging Swan Lake Act II. Their dedication, care and expertise have nurtured these dancers throughout the rehearsal process, and it was wonderful to see the students flourish under their guidance in such an iconic classical work.

Our sincere thanks also to our special guest artists, Katherine Sonnekus of The Australian Ballet and Charles Dashwood of West Australian Ballet for their sublime performances as Odette and Prince Siegfried. Their divine artistry, elegance and generosity on stage inspired both our dancers and audience alike.

A very special thank you to Kim Peade for his incredible expertise and wonderful support in lighting the production. We truly appreciate your generosity and creativity to bring each choreographer’s vision to life with such atmosphere, clarity and beauty.

To everyone who contributed to making this production possible - our creative team, costume helpers, staff, production crew, families and supporters- thank you.

Congratulations once again to our remarkable Australian Youth Ballet artists- You shone brilliantly, and we couldn’t be prouder.