Each year, a new generation of Australian dancers steps from the studio into the wider world, joining companies, productions and touring ensembles that continue to carry the spirit of Australian training across the globe. What follows is a living record of that journey — an evolving document celebrating recent graduates whose dedication, artistry and resilience have turned ambition into professional reality.
From Paris to Munich, London to Sydney, these dancers are testament to the calibre of Australian training and the global demand for our young artists. Their achievements also highlight the diversity of pathways open to today’s graduates, encompassing classical companies, contemporary ensembles and international contracts across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
This list will continue to grow as more updates are received, ensuring an ongoing record of Australian dancers making their mark on stages around the world.
Graduate Placements
Alegria Dance Studios
- Taliya Bennett – Poznan Opera Ballet, Poland (2023)
- Ali Dib – Sydney Dance Company (2024)
- Oscar Haugerud – Hungarian National Ballet (2023)
- Ben Moss – Sarasota Ballet, USA (2023)
- Taite Serow Niejts – Fehervar Royal Ballet, Budapest
Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy
- Finn Armstrong – Sydney Dance Company (2022)
- Vivienne Beattie – English National Ballet School Pre-Professional Year (2023)
- Summer Duyvestyn – Ballet International Gala Dancer (2024)
- Baylie Smith – Universal Studios Beijing (2022)
- Jackson Smith-Leishman – Paris Opera Ballet Junior Company (2021)
- Kaela Tapper – Royal Swedish Ballet Company (2021)
- Joshua Price – San Francisco Ballet Company, promoted to Soloist (2017)
The Australian Ballet School
- Grace Campbell – The Australian Ballet Storytime Ballet / Alberta Ballet (2024)
- Annie Chen – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Declan Daines – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Jai Fauchon – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Emma Gavan – Royal New Zealand Ballet (2024)
- Olivia Harris – The Australian Ballet Corps de Ballet (2024)
- Eliza Hickey – The Australian Ballet Storytime Ballet / Northern Ballet (2024)
- Zoe Horn – The Australian Ballet Storytime Ballet / Alberta Ballet (2024)
- Fumina Kikkawa – The Tokyo Ballet (2024)
- Lucy Kaplan – Houston Ballet II (2024)
- Rebecca Lopes – Finnish National Ballet (Oopperaballetti) (2024)
- Lucas McLean – The Australian Ballet Storytime Ballet / West Australian Ballet (2024)
- Levi Miller – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Matthew Paten – The Australian Ballet Corps de Ballet (2024)
- Francesca Poi – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Jordan Sawtell – Royal New Zealand Ballet (2024)
- India Shackel – Paris Opera Ballet Junior Ballet (2024)
New Zealand School of Dance
- Lila Brackley – Jasmine Vardimon Physical Theatre Company, UK (2024)
- Anya Down – The New Zealand Dance Company (2024)
- Miguel Herrera – Singapore Ballet (2024)
- Joshua Linkhorn – Washington Ballet Studio Company, USA (2024)
- Mira Meijer – Compagnia Nuovo Balletto Classico, Italy (2024)
- Aleeya McFadyen Rew – Dancenorth Australia (2024)
- Hilary An-Roddie – Royal New Zealand Ballet (2024)
- Angus O’Connell – Royal New Zealand Ballet (2024)
- Olivia Platt – Royal New Zealand Ballet (2024)
Nova City Ballet
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Charlotte Blow – Guest Artist, Northern Ballet 2025–2026 Season (2025)
Queensland Ballet Academy
- Asher Flynn-Kann – Bucharest National Ballet (2024)
- Ruby Day – Queensland Ballet Company Artist (2024)
- Jenson Blight – Dutch National Ballet Junior Company (2024)
- Moeki Kojima – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Mia Paske – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Eli Southurst – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Jorja Signitzer – Ajkun Ballet Theatre Junior Artist (2024)
- Telia Townsend – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- Jazmin Townsend – Teatrul de Balet Sibiu (2024)
- Brooke Tarry – Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artist (2024)
- James Willis – Singapore Ballet Artist (2024)
- Xavier Xué – American Ballet Theatre Studio Company (2025)
Queensland College of Dance
- Ed Cooley – Junior Company of Nationale Opera & Het Nationale Ballet, Netherlands (2024)
- Kirra Howlett – Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (2025)
- Taylah Rohweder – Teatrul de Balet Sibiu, Romania (2024)
- Greta Rollason – Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (2024)
- Tahlia Szumowski – Bayerisches Junior Ballett Munich (2025)
- Special Project: Lillian Wright, Noah Hockey, Charlie King, Mia Williams, Abby Stone, Kyle Yeo – performed in Obscura 3 / Sequenza with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, choreographed by Graeme Murphy AO and Janet Vernon AM
The Royal Ballet School
- Jules Chastre – Norwegian National Ballet 2 (2024)
- Charlotte Cohen – Birmingham Royal Ballet 2 (2024)
- LilySophia Dashwood – The Australian Ballet (2025)
- Liberty Fergus – Ballett Dortmund Junior Company (2024)
- Axel Mero – Bayerisches Staatsballett (2025)
- Jackson Smith-Leishman – Paris Opera Junior Ballet (2024)
Each name on this list represents both a personal milestone and the shared legacy of Australia’s remarkable dance education community. It is well recognised among directors worldwide that Australian-trained dancers possess a distinctive combination of discipline, adaptability and warmth — qualities that continue to make them highly sought after on international stages.
This record will continue to evolve as we are informed of new appointments and contracts, a living testament to the reach, rigour and reputation of Australian dance training. The list will be continually updated, and if you know of any Australian dancers with recent promotions or new contracts, please contact us at dance@yaffa.com.au