Description

Queensland Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Program is a full-time final year training program providing students with the preparation and training they require before joining a professional ballet company.   Students work intensively to develop their skills to the highest artistic and technical standards, and are given the opportunity to perform in Company productions and at other Queensland Ballet events throughout the year.   The program is based in Queensland Ballet’s home in West End, and provides students with studio-to-stage professional dance experience. Throughout the year dancers prepare for their artistic careers by performing alongside Queensland Ballet Company Artists, and in standalone Academy productions. Students work intensively to develop their skills to the highest artistic and technical standards, preparing them for potential employment with Queensland Ballet, or any other Australian or international company. Daily training is provided by Queensland Ballet’s Artistic and Academy staff and the Company’s associate teachers.  All Queensland Ballet Academy programs are overseen by Academy Director, Christian Tàtchev and Queensland Ballet Artistic Director, Ivan Gil-Ortega, and students enjoy the privilege and benefit of working within a professional environment.