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About BTQ

Ballet Theatre Queensland is the state’s premiere independent youth ballet company, providing professional performance opportunities and career pathways to promising young dancers.

STORY

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Since its inception in 1937, Ballet Theatre Queensland has continued to provide professionally staged performance opportunities and career pathways for promising Queensland dancers. The company prepares dancers for the professional industry by introducing them to the processes behind the production of a professional ballet, staged in a professional venue and accompanied by a live orchestra. These unique BTQ experiences enhance and accelerate young dancers’ development, working as a complementary program in conjunction and collaboration with their regular training.

Our core values of Inclusivity, Community, Professionalism, Independence and Joy underpin and drive everything we do here at BTQ. We believe strongly in the development of the next generation of dancers, supporting them to build strong, successful careers by fostering confidence, strength of character, diligence and excellence, all whilst supporting their love of ballet. 

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DIFFERENCE

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Once accepted into the company each year, dancers experience:

Company training, including live accompaniment from a classical pianist

Company Rehearsals, including the learning and development of repertoire and storytelling

Training delivered by an expert artistic team with over 50 years of combined experience

Guest Coaching from current industry professionals

Professional Program Photoshoot

Make-up and Hair lessons

Professional Costumes, designed, made and fitted for each dancer

Stage, Prop and Costume Etiquette

Professional Performance Season at QPAC (Queensland’s premiere performance venue)

Live Orchestra Accompaniment in studio and stage rehearsals

Live Performance Accompaniment by the Cadenza Chamber Players

VALUES

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  • Inclusivity

    Inclusivity is the commitment to embracing and valuing diverse perspectives, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and represented.

  • Community

    Community signifies fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among individuals with shared goals and interests.

  • Professionalism

    Professionalism entails maintaining high standards of behavior, ethics, and competence in one’s work or interactions.

  • Independence

    Independence emphasizes the ability to think, act, and make decisions autonomously, promoting self-reliance and individual empowerment.

  • Joy

    Joy embodies the cultivation of happiness, positivity, and a sense of fulfillment in both personal and collective experiences.

Did you know?

A not-for-profit incorporated organisation, BTQ is independent of any dance academy, and auditions annually for its dancers from across South East Queensland. Currently, the main BTQ season is held annually in January, utilising all dancers in two casts, in classic ballets that target a family audience, aiming to develop an appreciation of ballet amongst younger audience members, while still having great appeal to the older ballet lover.

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EVENTS

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As well as our annual performance season, BTQ also offers a calendar of annual events, including:

01

Open Day

Invest your time in learning more about Ballet Theatre Queensland and what we offer.

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02

Repertoire Intensive

Experience training in a fast-paced and high-energy environment to take your skills to the next level.

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03

Father’s Day Dance Class

Connect during our special annual Father’s Day Dance Class, and brings joy to our young dancers.

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PEOPLE

Meet our people

Phyllis Danaher MBE, FRAD

Patron

David McCallister AM

Patron

Craig Spencer

Chair

Max Muller
Kristy Ellis
Natja Gougoulas
Nicole Kielly-Coleman
Lucas D. Lynch
Jeremy Wicht

Board of Directors

Dr Lucas D. Lynch

Executive Director

Clare Morehen

Artistic Director

Kim Stokes

Rehearsal Director & Company Manager