Ballet Theatre Australia
Director Ben Davis. Guiding students through meticulous & holistic training. Founded by Leeanne Rutherford in 1999.
Based in the heart of Melbourne, Ballet Theatre Australia is a full-time training facility offering Junior to Pre-Professional programs.
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Divertissement 30.06.24
Senior student Annabelle Brady
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Divertissement 30.06.24
Senior students performing in Polonaise
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Divertissement 30.06.24
Senior student Isabelle Cream
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Guest Artist Vourneen Ni’Canin of Company will perform an excerpt from the award winning Mechorstra on June 30th. Tickets available via link in bio.
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presents Divertissement. Sunday the 30th of June, 7:30pm at Gasworks Theatre Albert Park. Tickets on sale now, link in bio.
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Tickets now available to purchase via link in bio. Sunday 30th of June, 7:30pm. Gasworks Theatre Albert Park.
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on this … Full-time training & performance opportunities for the serious student. Junior and Senior Programs offered, acceptance from 13 years of age. For further information visit ballettheatreaustralia.com
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THE DIRECTOR
A former Soloist of The Australian Ballet, Ben Davis commenced his formal training with Ballet Theatre Australia under the direction of Leeanne Rutherford. During his 5 years of training at the school, Ben also spent time in New York City where he received further coaching from a multitude of industry greats.
Ben began his career performing throughout Germany and Austria before returning to Australia and joining The Australian Ballet in 2005. In 2008 he was awarded a professional development scholarship from The Australian Ballet to travel abroad, spending time with the Royal Ballet in London, Paris Opera Ballet and Vienna Staatsoper. During his 13 years spent with The Australian Ballet, Ben worked with some of the world’s finest dancers, choreographers and coaches, performing various featured and leading roles in the company’s expansive repertoire.
Following his retirement from the stage Ben taught extensively in both professional and student environments throughout Australia. In 2020 he was appointed Director of Ballet Theatre Australia, where his journey toward a professional career all began. Ben is now passionate about sharing his numerous years of stage and industry experience with the school’s next generation of young artists.
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Full-time ballet training lead by former artists of The Australian Ballet. Junior & Senior Programs offered, acceptance from 13 years of age. Visit ballettheatreaustralia.com to download your application today.
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with Senior student Isabel Harbison.
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with Senior student Isabelle Forrestal.
Performance highlights from ‘la formation’ - The National Theatre St Kilda.
Train full-time with BTA, now accepting applications for mid-year intake and 2025. Visit ballettheatreaustralia.com for all audition information.
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We are thrilled to welcome back Australian Ballet Principal Artist .chynoweth to the guest faculty on January 8th & 9th.
2024 Summer Program. January 8th-12th. Register by emailing [email protected]
Limited places still available.
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Principal Artist and Soloist .lovegrove of The Australian Ballet head this year’s Summer Program lineup.
Limited places still available. Register by emailing [email protected]
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We are thrilled to include Australian Ballet Soloist .lovegrove in the guest faculty lineup of our 2024 Summer Program. Running January 8th-12th in our South Melbourne studios. Limited places available.
Register by emailing [email protected]
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Summer Program 2024. We are thrilled to welcome Robyn Hendricks, Principal Artist of The Australian Ballet as part of the guest faculty.
Running January 8th - 12th at our South Melbourne studios. All dancers welcome from 13 years of age. Be guided in classical technique, pointe, repertoire, contemporary and conditioning. Start the year well with BTA.
Register today by emailing [email protected]
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Summer Program 2024. We are thrilled to welcome Maxim Zenin, Soloist of The Australian Ballet as part of the guest faculty.
Running January 8th - 12th at our South Melbourne studios. All dancers welcome from 13 years of age. Be guided in classical technique, pointe, repertoire, contemporary and conditioning. Start the year well with BTA.
Register today by emailing [email protected]
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Celebration 08.12.23
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Celebration 08.12.23 👏🏻
Congratulations to all on another wonderful year of training. From the faculty of BTA, we wish you a safe and restful Summer break.
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Celebration. December 8th at the National Theatre St Kilda. Guest performers Company.
Tickets on sale https://nationaltheatre.org.au/events-list/celebration/
Senior student Laura Bunn
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Celebration. December 8th at the National Theatre St Kilda. Guest performers Company.
Tickets on sale https://nationaltheatre.org.au/events-list/celebration/
Senior student Missy Royle
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With guest appearances from Scimm Dance Company, Ballet Theatre Australia presents Celebration.
Original choreographic works from Director Ben Davis. Excerpts from Act III La Bayadere. New and existing works from Scimm Dance Company Directors Tim Barnes and Scott Pokorny.
December 8th, 7:30pm
Tickets on sale now https://nationaltheatre.org.au/events-list/celebration/
Photography Niv Novak
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A major social, theatrical and architectural landmark in St Kilda since its opening in 1921. BTA are proud to present ‘Celebration’ at the National Theatre Melbourne.
Friday 8th of December, 7:30pm.
Tickets on sale now https://nationaltheatre.org.au/events-list/celebration/
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2024 Summer Program
January 08-12
Open to all students from 13 years of age.
A five day program to kickstart the new year. Learn from exciting guest faculty, the BTA faculty and be considered for full-time training in 2024. Guest faculty to be announced.
Register via email [email protected]
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Junior Repertoire with Principal Artist Benedicte Bemet at BTA’s most recent Summer Program.
2024 Summer Program
January 08-12
Open to all students from 13 years of age.
A five day program to kickstart the new year. Learn from exciting guest faculty, the BTA faculty and be considered for full-time training in 2024. Guest faculty to be announced.
Register via email [email protected]
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Train & perform with BTA in 2024.
Quality coaching from a faculty of former Australian Ballet artists. Prepare for national & international ballet competitions in a nurturing environment.
To download an application visit ballettheatreaustralia.com today & take your next step toward a career in classical ballet. Acceptance from 13 years of age.
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