Australia's national ballet company presenting classical and contemporary performances, adult ballet classes, and education programs across Australia and internationally since 1962.
The Australian Ballet is Australia’s national ballet company, founded in 1962. It is a not-for-profit organisation funded through commercial and fundraising activities and receives support from the Australian, New South Wales and Victorian governments. The company is based at The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre in Melbourne and is the resident ballet company of the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. It employs 292 people, including 76 dancers and 42 musicians from its subsidiary Orchestra Victoria.
The company performs classical and contemporary works, including new commissions from Australia and abroad. Its 2026 season includes Romeo and Juliet, Copland Dance Episodes, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Storytime Ballet: Cinderella. It presents performances in capital cities, regional centres and schools across Australia and tours internationally. Since 1963, it has toured to 38 countries across 94 cities on five continents.
The company runs education and outreach programmes including workshops for preschool, primary and secondary students, creative residencies, school performances, and professional development for teachers. It also offers adult ballet classes through its Studios programme for participants aged 18 and above.
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The Australian Ballet is Australia’s national ballet company, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1962. It employs 292 people including 76 dancers and 42 musicians through its subsidiary Orchestra Victoria. The company is funded primarily through commercial and fundraising activities and receives support from Australian, NSW and Victorian Governments. It is designated a National Performing Arts Partnership Framework organisation and serves as resident ballet company of the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. The company performs classical works and contemporary dance including new commissions, characterized by a uniquely Australian style described as athletic, authentic, bold and expansive. It has toured internationally to 38 countries across 94 cities in 5 continents since 1963.
The company is based in Melbourne at The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre in Southbank, located at 2 Kavanagh Street. It is the resident ballet company of the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne.
The company offers performances in capital cities, regional centres and schools across Australia, including classical and contemporary works. It provides adult ballet classes through its Studios program for participants aged 18 and above. Education and Outreach programs include workshops for pre-school, primary and secondary students, creative residencies, performances for schools, and professional development for teachers and community leaders. The company also offers livestreams and events.
Audiences can attend performances across Australia and internationally. Adults aged 18 and above can participate in Studios ballet classes. Schools and community groups can access Education and Outreach programs. Teachers and community leaders can participate in professional development programs.
The company caters to all ages and experience levels. Studios adult ballet classes are for participants aged 18 and above. Education and Outreach programs serve pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education students of all abilities and experience levels. Programs also include Dance for Seniors and professional development for teachers and community leaders.
The company has 76 dancers, with around 75% being graduates of The Australian Ballet School. Talented graduates of The Australian Ballet School are selected to join the company each year. Expressions of interest for auditions can be forwarded to auditions@australianballet.com.au.
The company presents performances each year in capital cities, regional centres and schools around Australia and tours regularly to major international cultural centres. Its repertoire includes classical works such as The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, and contemporary dance including new commissions. The company offers special events, talks and classes.
Customer experience team: 1300 369 741, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, excluding Victorian public holidays. Reception: 03 9669 2700, same hours. Mail: The Australian Ballet, Customer Team, PO Box 838, South Melbourne DC, VIC 3205. Audition expressions of interest: auditions@australianballet.com.au. Education bookings: education@australianballet.com.au.