2026 Summer School

January 12th - 17th 2026

Ages: 10 - 21

(Age as of January 1st 2026)

Group 1: Ages 10 - 14

(Grade 4 - 6/ Intermediate Foundation)

Group 2: Ages 15 - 21

(Intermediate - Pre-Professional)

Join us for an exciting week of artistic exploration and growth at the Melbourne Youth Ballet Company's 2026 Summer School, where aspiring young dancers can immerse themselves in a world of classical and contemporary dance.

Dates:

Classes:

Monday 12th - Friday 16th, January 2026

9:30am - 3:30pm Daily

In-house Showcase:

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Time TBC

Venue:

2 Lee St, Carlton North, Vic 3054

Registration Fees:

$600 - 5 Days x 5 Classes & Showcase Performance Day

$550 (Early Bird Fee Until December 1st)

During Melbourne Youth Ballet Company's 2026 Summer School, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with MYBC's artistic staff and guest industry experts.

The program includes:

  • Ballet Classes

  • Pilates/Conditioning

  • Classical Repertoire

  • Contemporary Dance

  • Pointe Class

Participants will be divided into two groups:

Group 1:

Age 10 - 14 (Levels 4 - 6 & Intermediate Foundation)

Group 2:

Age 15 - 21 (Intermediate - Pre-Professional)

In-House Showcase:

Saturday 17th of January 2026

The In-house showcase will showcase the contemporary and ballet repertoire learned throughout the week and will be performed on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, where friends and family can come and watch.

Our Guest Teachers

Kealy Fouracre

MYBC Artistic Director

Masters of Choreography

Former Artist with:

Melbourne City Ballet Company

Emma Koppelman

Former Artist with:

English National Ballet

Australian Ballet

Amy Harris

Former Principal Artist with: Australian Ballet

Audra Tory

MYBC Associate Director

Former Artist with:

Atlantic City Ballet

Melbourne City Ballet

Masters of Choreography

Cristiano Martino

Former Senior Artist with: Australian Ballet

Tanya Singh

Freelance Ballet Coach

Dance Adjudicator

RAD Registered Teacher & Mentor over 25 years experience

Arianna Machiori

M.Collective

Former Artist with:

English National Ballet

New English Ballet

Ballet Ireland

Ballet of Ostrava

Gaye Tutu

DanceBourne Arts

Former Artist with:

Ankara State Opera and Ballet