The Academy of Classical Ballet

The Academy offers a unique learning environment and is not just a ‘dancing school’ – it is a place where everyone involved is focused on the happiness and development of all students through dance education, experiences and opportunities whilst building the foundations of friendship, confidence and a bright future. The Academy has classes, programs and opportunities for the beginner and/or hobby student through to the elite aspiring dancer. 


In 2019 The Academy was the Winner of the Commerce Ballarat Federation Business School Creative Industries Business Excellence Award and was also a Finalist the previous year.


The Academy’s teaching faculty provides a harmonious blend of youth, enthusiasm, experience and dedication which collaborate to ensure every student is nurtured and provided a quality level of training. Faculty members include professional dancers and highly qualified and experienced artists.


Directed by Kellie Fishwick-Roscoe, a highly regarded teacher with over 30 years experience who has both Cecchetti and RAD teaching qualifications, is a graduate with Distinction of The Australian Ballet School Teaching Course, has been a resident member of faculty at several metropolitan and regional full-time and tertiary institutes, a dance assessor and adjudicator, a Tutor and Mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance, a highly sought after Calisthenics Graceful Girl coach, an active member of the dance community within Australia and has global dance networks with many past students now enjoying international careers.

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