Summer School Holiday Program

Immerse your child in the magical world of dance over the school holidays with Queensland Ballet’s Summer School Holiday Program, designed for children aged 6 – 10. Held at Queensland Ballet Academy’s state-of-the-art home in Kelvin Grove, this program has two different offerings which cater to children of all dance abilities.

There are two streams to choose from depending on your child's level of experience and either a half day or a full day option. Each day of the program features morning sessions tailored separately for each stream, offering targeted learning experiences. For those involved in the full day option, both streams will unite during the afternoon sessions, fostering collaboration and a shared enjoyment of dance.

Taught by Queensland Ballet Academy faculty and Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists, children will be sure to leave this four-day program with a spring in their step!

#Stream 1 - Dance Training Intensive

Dance experience required

Stream 1 is tailored to young dancers with previous dance experience, providing professional training to refine and develop each participant’s technique. Delivered by Queensland Ballet Academy teaching faculty.

Schedule

Half Day 9am – 12pm

The Stream 1 morning session will include a warm-up and body conditioning exercise followed by a range of classes across the program including:

ballet technique
character dance
classical repertoire
contemporary

Full Day 9am – 3pm (optional, included in the pricing for the Full Day Option)

During the afternoon activities, both streams of student will join together to engage in a number of fun classes and activities such as:

dance improvisation
mime class
music and rhythm class
video viewing of a ballet or dance performance
rehearsal viewing of Queensland Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Program dancers
and other non-ballet activities

Attire

Girls: Leotard of own choice, ballet tights and ballet flats. Participants may also wear black footless tights or shorts for contemporary classes, character shoes and a character/chiffon skirt for character classes. Participants are not expected to purchase new items specifically for Holiday Programs.

Boys: Fitted T-shirt and tights, or unitard, with socks and ballet flats. Participants may also wear footless tights or shorts for contemporary classes and if they already own them, character shoes for character classes. Participants are not expected to purchase new items specifically for Holiday Programs.

#Stream 2 - Dance Immersion

No dance experience necessary

Stream 2 welcomes young dance enthusiasts eager to explore the world of dance, with no prior experience required. Delivered by Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists.

Schedule

Half Day 9am – 12pm

The Stream 2 morning session will include a warm-up and body conditioning exercise followed by a range of classes across the program including:

ballet
creative choreography
jazz
lyrical

Full Day 9am – 3pm (optional, included in the pricing for the Full Day Option)

During the afternoon activities, both streams of student will join together to engage in a number of fun classes and activities such as:

dance improvisation
mime class
music and rhythm class
video viewing of a ballet or dance performance
rehearsal viewing of Queensland Ballet Academy’s Pre-Professional Program dancers
and other non-ballet activities

Attire

Girls: Comfortable clothing or dance/active wear and socks. Participants may also wear black footless tights or shorts. Participants are not expected to purchase new items specifically for Holiday Programs.

Boys: Comfortable clothing or dance/active wear and socks. Participants may also wear footless tights or shorts. Participants are not expected to purchase new items specifically for Holiday Programs.

#Pricing

Half Day Option

Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 December 2024, 9am – 12pm (3 hours each day)

$270 – standard price

$243 – discounted price*

Full Day Option

Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 December 2024, 9am – 3pm (6 hours each day)

$420 – standard price

$378 – discounted price*

*The discounted price is available for Academy students, QB Junior members and siblings (2 or more tickets purchased). Please contact academy@queenslandballet.com.au for your discount code before booking.