Our Programs - Full-time
Full-Time Pre-Professional Program
Our Full-Time Ballet Program in Perth is a pre-professional training pathway for dedicated dancers aged 12–18 years who aspire to a career in classical ballet. Designed for students seeking elite dance training in Western Australia, the program provides a focused, disciplined and supportive environment where specialist teachers guide each dancer with individual attention and a holistic approach to their development. Across seven progressive levels of Vaganova training, students build exceptional technique, artistry, confidence, resilience and professionalism—key qualities required for success in today’s competitive dance industry.
Classical ballet is at the heart of the program, with students undertaking daily ballet classes based on the internationally renowned Vaganova Method. Training also includes Pas de Deux, Variations, Repertoire, Pointe Work, Contemporary, Improvisation, Spanish Dance, Strength & Conditioning and Pilates. This comprehensive curriculum develops strong, versatile and performance-ready dancers while supporting fitness, injury prevention and long-term physical wellbeing. Academic studies are integrated alongside training, allowing students to continue their education while working towards their WACE and ATAR.
Students in our Full-Time Program also gain valuable performance opportunities in Perth’s leading theatres, preparing them for the professional stage. Our students perform at prestigious venues including His Majesty's Theatre and the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, giving them real-world stage experience in front of large audiences. Throughout the year, dancers also participate in master classes with industry professionals, guest teachers and visiting artists, providing invaluable insight into the expectations of professional ballet companies and the wider dance industry
Classical ballet is at the heart of the program, with students undertaking daily ballet classes based on the internationally renowned Vaganova Method. Training also includes Pas de Deux, Variations, Repertoire, Pointe Work, Contemporary, Improvisation, Spanish Dance, Strength & Conditioning and Pilates. This comprehensive curriculum develops strong, versatile and performance-ready dancers while supporting fitness, injury prevention and long-term physical wellbeing. Academic studies are integrated alongside training, allowing students to continue their education while working towards their WACE and ATAR.
Students in our Full-Time Program also gain valuable performance opportunities in Perth’s leading theatres, preparing them for the professional stage. Our students perform at prestigious venues including His Majesty's Theatre and the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, giving them real-world stage experience in front of large audiences. Throughout the year, dancers also participate in master classes with industry professionals, guest teachers and visiting artists, providing invaluable insight into the expectations of professional ballet companies and the wider dance industry
What we offer our students
- Graduate from YBWA Pre-Professional Dance programme ready for tertiary training or apprenticeships with dance companies.
- Access to high-quality performance opportunities at professional venues and in front of large audiences.
- Benefit from international exposure due to our ongoing relationships with European ballet schools and companies.
- Participate in exclusive masterclasses lead by internationally recognized coaches, teachers and choreographers.
- Gain academic qualifications that provide pathways to broader opportunities.
- Train in a unique, purpose-built, state of the art facility.
- Together all aspects offer an ideal environment for young, academically empowered dancers to grow and develop.
- We strive to be the foremost pre-professional ballet school in Western Australia and the first choice for exceptionally talented and motivated young people passionate about dance. Our focus is to provide our students with a world-class education that will lead them to the best opportunities for building a professional career in dance.
