Community and Education Teaching Artists
Queensland Ballet's Community and Education Teaching Artists are a team of highly skilled artists who have a passion for sharing their knowledge and love of the art form and connecting communities through dance.
All Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists possess professional training and performance experience, and many have also been affiliated with internationally renowned schools and companies.
Through their specialised dance knowledge and experience working in diverse settings, our Teaching Artists bring their expertise to inform the creation and delivery of our Community and Education programs.
#About our Teaching Artists
Beyond our main stage productions, Queensland Ballet has a strong commitment to access and equity.
Queensland Ballet's Teaching Artists are involved in the programs included below:
- Community Regional Tour
- In-School Workshops (Kindergarten to Year 12)
- Petit Pointers classes (early years dance)
- Ballet Serene (adapted ballet classes for aged care residents)
- First 5 Forever Workshops in Brisbane City Council Libraries
- Dance Health pilot programs & research projects
- Teacher Professional Development workshops
- Events and engagements with Queensland Ballet Corporate Partners
- Community mass participation events
- Dance for Seniors classes
- Adult Dance and Fitness Classes
- Dance for Parkinson's and Ballet for Brain Injury classes
- Thomas Dixon Centre School Immersions
and many more!
"Teaching with the QB education team has allowed me to share my personal passion for dance with people of all ages and abilities. Our workshops really encompass both athletic and artistic elements which allow participants to gain a better understanding of this somewhat complex, creative and exhilarating art form."
Teaching Artist
"Being a Teaching Artist enables me to share, connect and bring joy to others. It's a very special responsibility."
Teaching Artist
"Becoming an Education Teaching Artist with Queensland Ballet has been the most rewarding job I have ever had. I am so proud of the work we do in the community and am lucky to be able to share my knowledge and passion with dancers and students all across Queensland."
Teaching Artist
#Why should you get involved?
Becoming a Queensland Ballet Teaching Artist enables dancers to stay connected to their art form and continue to creatively contribute to the greater dance sector and social impact of the arts in communities across Queensland.
We are committed to supporting artists who have a passion for community, in their transition from professional dancer to Teaching Artist and provide opportunities to build confidence and gain specialised skills for teaching in various environments. Many of our programs also involve travel to remote communities across Queensland to work with local schools, dance studios and community groups.
Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists are provided with training and professional development that not only covers fundamental teaching skills but also focuses on program-specific and context-relevant content. This support is designed to complement and enhance the expertise and experience they bring to their roles, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality, impactful education.
Our Teaching Artists are employed on a flexible casual contract, which enables them to work on different projects throughout the year, whilst still managing their own personal or professional commitments.
If you are interested in applying to become a Teaching Artist with Queensland Ballet, please email your resume to our Community and Dance Health Manager at community@queenslandballet.com.au
#Discover more
Regional programs
Sharing the magic of ballet with those outside of Brisbane with our regional programs. Bringing ballet performances, school and community workshops to your community
Dance health
Dance Health initiative allows us to use our knowledge of movement and dance, to partner with researchers to deliver initiatives that positively impact all dimensions of wellbeing.
Dance teacher training
Learn to deliver dance to seniors and early years participants, and become a Queensland Ballet-endorsed dance teacher.
