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Our Vision

  • To provide young Australians with the opportunity to pursue an elite education in dance regardless of their background, race or gender.
  • To strengthen the rich fabric of the West Australian performing arts fraternity.

Our Mission

  • To provide opportunities for State, National and International guest Artists, Choreographers, coaches and teachers to work with elite young dancers.
  • To provide scholarships to underprivileged, talented young dancers.
  • To promote and support the integration of youth in dance.

Our Values

  • Student centred: Our students are the most important element of our program. Their education, training and health are the focus of what we do.
  • Professionalism and Excellence: We are committed to ensuring that all our training is maintained at the highest standards possible.
  • Nurturing Environment: Through constructive encouragement we will promote self-belief and fulfillment.
  • Mutual Support and Respect: We foster in our students respect for the physical, social and intellectual abilities of others.
  • Pursuing Academic Education: We ensure that our students achieve a solid academic education which will enable them to support their careers in dance and have opportunities beyond ballet.
  • Promoting Health and Wellbeing: The physical and mental health of our students is paramount, strong bodies and minds are essential for their growth as dancers and as well-adjusted members of society.
  • Realising Potential: All students are assisted and encouraged to reach their maximum potential.
  • Enrichment of Life: By developing a passion for dance our students thereby enhance the quality and value of their lives and by doing so enrich the greater community.

Board Members

Sonya Shepherd

(Chairman)
Ms Shepherd is the Performance Director of the Pre-Professional ballet programme for YBWA and has over 30 years experience in dance.

Amanda Sparks

(Treasurer)
Ms Sparks is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years experience in finance, reporting and governance for entities listed on the ASX and unlisted entities.

Sharon Dalla-Costa

(Secretary)
Ms Dalla-Costa (BA Dip Ed) started as a professional dancer and then moved into teaching dance. Sharon has over 30 years experience in the dance industry. Sharon coordinates both the Contemporary dance syllabus, the Dance ATAR course and is the Managing Director of the Pre- professional ballet programme for YBWA.

Christian Stanes

(Board Member)
Mr Stanes is the Managing Director of Peritas Group. Christian is an award-winning structural engineer with strong leadership qualities.

Slava Tutukin

(Board Member)

Jacqui Ecclestone

(Board Member)
Ms Ecclestone has a background in corporate communication and information dissemination as well as experience in community financial counselling.




Sharon Duplex

(Board Member)

PATRONS

Youth Ballet WA is proud to have The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia, and Ms Terri Charlesworth OAM as our Patrons


MDM DIAMOND STUDIO

MDM have appointed Youth Ballet WA as a 'Diamond Studio'. MDM are proud to align with studios who align with their philosophy, believing in the importance of Safe Dance Practice for students.