Queensland Ballet in the Central Highlands
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McIndoe Park Function Centre, Opal Street, Emerald
Discover the joy of dance
Queensland Ballet’s Community, Education and Dance Health team are delighted to be partnering with the Central Highlands Regional Council again in 2026.
These workshops are an initiative of the Central Highlands Regional Council and Queensland Ballet and are supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Central Highlands Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
This November, our team will be visiting Emerald, the Gemfields, Blackwater, Capella and Tieri to deliver: First 5 Forever Story ballet library sessions in Emerald, Blackwater and Tieri. We’ll be moving with school students through In-School Workshops and other members of the community in Dance for Seniors and Ballet Serene sessions. We look forward to meeting dancers of all ages and levels of mobility and experience through our Emerald Community Class program. Community Classes will be held in Emerald on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 of November. Please find the community class schedule below.
These workshops are an initiative of the Central Highlands Regional Council and Queensland Ballet and are supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Central Highlands Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Monday 16 November
Venue: McIndoe Park Function Centre, Opal Street, Emerald.
3:30pm - 4:15pm - Junior Ballet and Repertoire (6-9 years)
This fun and engaging class is for dancers aged 6 - 9 years. In this class, our experienced Teaching Artists will guide students through a ballet class to warm up, finishing with a piece of adapted Queensland Ballet repertoire. No prior ballet experience is required to participate in this class.
4:30pm – 5:45pm - Advanced Ballet and Repertoire (14+ years)
This class is open to dancers aged 14+, and we encourage attendance if you are at an advanced/experienced level in your ballet training. Class will commence with a selection of barre and centre exercises to warm up, followed by the learning of Queensland Ballet repertoire.
Tuesday 17 November
Venue: McIndoe Park Function Centre, Opal Street, Emerald.
3:30pm - 4:15pm – Petit Pointers (2-5 years)
Our Petit Pointers class is for children aged 2-5 years and one special grown up. This session aims to foster creativity, musicality and movement in each child. Please note: One parent/caregiver to attend and participate per child.
4:30pm – 5:15pm Intermediate Ballet and Repertoire (10 – 13 years)
This class is for dancers aged 10 - 13 years. Our experienced Teaching Artists will guide students through a ballet class to warm up before finishing with a piece of adapted Queensland Ballet repertoire. Prior ballet experience is welcome but not required to participate in this class.
5:30pm – 6:30pm - Ballet for Adults and Active Seniors (18+ years, all experience levels)
This class is designed for anyone over the age of 18 to learn and move, exercising musicality, coordination, strength and expression in a fun and social way. No prior ballet experience necessary. Our teachers delight in customising movements for comfort, confidence and maximum participation. All active ages and abilities welcome.
First 5 Forever
(Contact your local library to register)
Emerald Library - Tuesday 17th November 10:00am 10:45am and Friday 20 November 10:00am – 10:45am
Blackwater Library – Wednesday 18th November 10:00am – 10:45am
Tieri Library – Thursday 19th November 9:30am – 10:15am
#Proudly Supported By
Queensland Ballet receives financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.