Emerging Ballet Teachers

As part of The Australian Ballet On Tour, we are inviting emerging ballet teachers from the local areas around Warrnambool, Orange and Tamworth to develop their skills and training by applying to take part in our 2026 Immersion Program.

The program is focussed on engaging with emerging ballet teachers throughout Australia and providing resources that can be taken back to their communities and local dance studios.

The schedule for the Immersion Program includes observing rehearsals and coaching sessions with The Australian Ballet artistic staff, development and engagement with our Artistic Health team, plus behind the scenes access across all our departments to gain an insight into the operations of a professional dance company.

Based at The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre in Melbourne, this one-week program is an exciting opportunity to observe and learn from Australia’s national ballet company. The recipient will receive personalised insights into The Australian Ballet’s artistic, production and administrative departments which can be tailored to their specific interests and goals.

The recipient will also be given exclusive behind the scenes access to The Australian Ballet rehearsals and coaching facilities to gain an understanding of how a professional ballet company operates.

The Immersion Program is an exciting opportunity to learn from the country’s national ballet company and share these skills with communities throughout Australia.

In this round of the program, applications are open to candidates residing in and around Warrnambool (including residents of Corangamite, Glenelg, Moyne and Southern Grampians municipalities), Orange (including residents of the greater Central Tablelands region) and Tamworth (including residents of the greater New England region).

• Placement dates will be scheduled in 2026 at a mutually agreed upon time
• Applicants must be 18 years and over at the time of placement
• Applicants ideally will have 3 - 5 years teaching experience
• A teaching qualification (ie. RAD, Cecchetti) is desirable but not essential

Applications close by: Friday 30 May 2025.

Selected candidates will progress to the next stage and be invited to meet with our Artistic Staff either online or in person at the following locations during our touring dates:

• Warrnambool: Saturday 14 June 2025
• Orange: Saturday 28 June 2025
• Tamworth: Saturday 5 July 2025