Youth Ballet WA inc.

Phone
08 9201 1812

Courses
Years 1 - 7 In Vaganova classical ballet.
Year 12 WACE qualifications.
ATAR Dance
Description
Youth Ballet WA Inc (YBWA) is a distinguished pre-professional ballet school dedicated to educating, training, and nurturing young dancers with exceptional talent and drive. Our mission is to provide a world-class dance program that equips students to pursue successful professional careers in the field of dance. Initially founded by Sonya Shepherd with guidance from Terri Charlesworth (OAM, Cit. WA), our school boasts a rich history of cultivating students through the renowned Vaganova method of classical ballet.
Our purpose-built learning facility, in conjunction with our highly skilled faculty, creates an optimal environment for students to flourish academically and artistically. By integrating the Western Australian Education curriculum supported by SCSA, we offer a balanced educational experience that empowers young dancers to reach their full potential.
Main Subjects
Classical ballet (Vaganova method), Pointe / Variations and Repertoire, Contemporary dance, Spanish, Pilates/Yoga, Core academics.
Contact Hours
8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday for Full-time students
4:30pm - 7:00pm 3 days per week and 3 hours on Saturdays for Part- time students.
Teachers
Tatiana Pevneva (former soloist of the St Petersburg Theatre Ballet)
Liam Blair (former principal dancer of Aalto Ballett)
Christain Luck (former soloist with West Australian Ballet)
Ivan Tarakanov (former dancer with Mikahilovsky Ballet Theatre, Israel Ballet and Atlanta Ballet)
Auditions Date
Auditions are held any time, within school terms, throughout the year. Our application forms can be found on our Website - https://youthballetwa.org.au/pre-professional/ Parents can email our administration.
Scholarship or Subsidies
YBWA offers partial/full scholarships to families who are facing financial difficulties. These are available on application and subject to both means testing and at the Boards discretion.
Graduate Placements
Australian Ballet School
Academie Princesse Grace, De Monte Carlo
Akademie des Tanzes, Mannheim
Palucca Hochschule, Dresden
Munich Junior Ballet Company