Queensland Ballet’s School Immersion Experience
#Immersive learning experience for students
This experience offers a memorable and enriching day for students while aligning with educational objectives, making it a valuable investment for teachers seeking to provide a holistic immersive learning experience for their students.
Students have the unique chance to observe Queensland Ballet company dancers in class or rehearsals, applying their honed technical and expressive skills to their work. This provides an unparalleled insight into professional dance practices, enhancing students' understanding of the art form.
The School Immersion Experience includes a tour of the newly refurbished Thomas Dixon Centre, the Queensland Ballet's home. This behind-the-scenes access to the Talbot Theatre, studios and other on-site areas allows students to explore the world of our professional dance company, gaining knowledge about the technical and creative aspects of staging a performance.
The practical dance class or workshop is not only a hands-on experience for students but is also designed to align with curriculum subject matter and, where possible, will be tailored to suit your current unit of work/interest. This ensures that the immersion experience contributes directly to the educational goals of the participating students, making it a valuable supplement to classroom learning.
Students have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with Queensland Ballet company staff in areas of their interest, such as Dancer Health, Wardrobe, Technical Production, Design, or Artistic. This personalised interaction allows students to explore potential career paths, seek advice and gain insights from professionals working in the field.
Exposure to the professional environment at Queensland Ballet can be a powerful source of inspiration for students.
#School Immersion details
Duration: Varies by program. General programs run for approximately 3 hours.
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101
Cost: $730 including GST
School immersion experiences are limited to groups of 30 students. It is recommended that you book two experiences for the same day if you have a group of more than 30 students.
Additional sessions are available upon email request here.
Please note: Unless stated, program details and schedules are correct and confirmed at the time of publication but may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
#2026 School Immersion dates and session overviews
#Term 1
Week 4
Immersion Experience 1
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Time: 9.30am - 2:00pm
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre
Program Overview
Queensland Ballet invites students to an inspiring, curriculum-aligned Immersion Experience at the Thomas Dixon Centre, combining exclusive behind-the-scenes access, interactive workshops and Q&A sessions with industry professionals.
This experience offers students the chance to observe Company dancers, delve into professional dance practices, and participate in sessions exploring areas like dancer health, production, and design.
Week 10
Symphony Orchestra: Music and Musicality in Dance
Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre
Program Overview
The Queensland Ballet invites Primary and Year 7-10 students to the Thomas Dixon Centre for an engaging day focused on the intricate relationship between music and dance.
This unique School Immersion Experience offers students the opportunity to explore how musical elements like tempo, rhythm and dynamics influence and impact choreography and performance. Students will also be provided with an authentic concert environment in which to experience famous dance repertoire performed live by a symphony orchestra.
#Term 2
Week 2
Garry Stewart's Elastic Hearts: A Practical Exploration of Context and Meaning
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre
Queensland Ballet invites students to an inspiring, curriculum-aligned workshop exploring Garry Stewart’s Elastic Hearts - a powerful new work examining community, resilience, vulnerability, and interconnectedness.
This experience offers students the opportunity to engage with professional repertoire, explore choreographic processes, and create original movement inspired by Stewart’s creative process and movement philosophies.
#Term 3
Week 1
Hamlet: Exploring Hamlet
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre
Join Queensland Ballet at the Thomas Dixon Centre for an engaging curriculum-aligned workshop into the world of Hamlet, our new 2026 production.
- This experience invites Secondary Dance students to visit the Thomas Dixon Centre and explore how the choreographer has reimagined Shakespeare’s iconic narrative and conveyed it through movement.
- Students will engage in practical workshops that refine technical and expressive skills, practise safe-dance techniques, and expand their choreographic toolkit.
- They’ll gain insight into the creative process behind bringing this classic story to life on stage and discover how choreography can be used to communicate complex characters, emotions, and themes.
Week 4
Exam Inspiration
Date: Tuesday 4 August 2026
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre
Queensland Ballet invites Year 11 and 12 students to engage in a dynamic and immersive Responding Inspiration experience, designed to support External Assessment (EA) preparation by bridging practical and theoretical learning.
This experience is centred around a live performance from the Queensland Ballet Academy Gala, offering students an opportunity to explore, embody, and critically analyse a professional dance work. Through guided practical activities, rehearsal observations, and discussions with industry professionals, students will gain deeper insight into choreographic intent, movement choices, and analytical techniques essential for success in their Responding exams.
#Term 4
Week 5
School Immersion Experience
Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Times: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre
Queensland Ballet invites students to an inspiring, curriculum-aligned Immersion Experience at the Thomas Dixon Centre, combining exclusive behind-the-scenes access, interactive workshops and Q&A sessions with industry professionals. This experience offers students the chance to observe Company dancers, delve into professional dance practices, and participate in sessions exploring areas like dancer health, production, and design.
This immersive experience enriches classroom learning and sparks inspiration in aspiring artists.
#Specialist Immersion Experiences
Dance for Diverse Communities/Dance Health
Our Dance Health School Immersion Experience offers students a unique toolbox for exploring health-related dance practices. This immersive session guides students in developing modified dance classes, where they learn techniques to adapt ballet exercises and choreography to suit the abilities, skills, and interests of diverse groups. With expert-led workshops, interactive Q&A sessions with Dance and Dance Health professionals, and a guided tour of the Thomas Dixon Centre highlighting accessibility features, the program empowers students with practical skills to support inclusivity and wellness in dance. A fantastic opportunity that aligns nicely with Unit C: Health in the QCAA Dance in Practice curriculum.
Technical Production
Queensland Ballet invites Technical Production and Performing Arts students to an exclusive Immersion Experience at the Thomas Dixon Centre. This engaging program provides behind-the-scenes access, hands-on workshops, and Q&A sessions with Queensland Ballet's expert Production team. Students explore lighting, sound, and projection to see how these elements enrich performances, while tailored sessions align with curriculum goals. Gain practical insights, tour state-of-the-art facilities, and be inspired by industry professionals as you develop skills and knowledge essential for future careers in the performing arts.
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Teaching Artists
Queensland Ballet's Teaching Artists are familiar with curriculum subject matter and terminology, and trained to work with students of all abilities to ensure our workshops are inclusive and accessible to all.
In-School workshops
We offer in person workshops in your school, led by Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists.
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