Giving Day 2024
Together we raised an incredible $1,200,752 for Queensland Ballet Academy
We are overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our community and your passionate support of our 2024 Giving Day. We are so grateful to you for enabling our vision for the future, and supporting the next generation of artists.
“Queensland Ballet is a charity with heart. We are preoccupied with our responsibility to make a difference for as many people as possible, on stage and off stage, in studio and in community. A charity like ours can only do what we do because of your support. We couldn’t be more grateful to you for keeping us, keeping our young people on their toes, despite the odds."
– Dilshani Weerasinghe, Executive Director
#Supporting the next generation of artists
All funds raised in 2024 are directed towards Queensland Ballet Academy
Since 1967, Queensland Ballet has been training aspiring ballet dancers.
In 2018, an Australian-first concept for an elite training arts organisation to be housed on a state school site was born. The main premise was the provision of an integrated academic and elite training pathway to enable young people to receive a full face-to-face education whilst pursuing professional ballet training.
In 2020, the new Queensland Ballet Academy (QBA) facility was officially opened at KGSC.
Over the last 5 years, more than 6,300 students have engaged with the QBA programs and events.
Today, Queensland Ballet Academy continues to provide unparalleled opportunities for the next generation of artists.
Training opportunities
Each year over 1,050 aspiring young dancers are engaged through QBA holiday programs, events, and auditions as well as 270 enrolled students in QBA programs.
Performance opportunities
Academy students are offered extensive performance-based opportunities providing crucial on-stage experience to showcase and develop their artistry, technique and professionalism.
Career opportunities
Queensland Ballet alumni currently make up 50% of the Company at Queensland Ballet.
In addition to this, recent alumni have gained professional employment throughout Australia and internationally with a further 29 companies.
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Queensland Ballet Academy
Learn more about the official professional ballet training organisation of Queensland Ballet, and how your support makes a difference.
Our vision
Queensland Ballet is driven by a vision to connect more people to the arts. Read about how our initiatives are bringing us closer to achieving this vision.
