Training at CCA

Many of our graduates are now dancing in the world’s leading ballet companies, including Dutch National Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Teatro alla Scala, Royal Swedish Ballet and The Australian Ballet.

CCA students are developed as artists through exceptional training and inspiring youth company performances. Daily classes include classical ballet, pointe, repertoire, contemporary, pilates/body conditioning and pas de deux, as well as exam preparation with the Royal Academy of Dance.

CCA is the home of Brisbane City Youth Ballet, providing our students the opportunity to perform in 2-3 productions annually, staged at professional theatres, mirroring professional companies.

All students study academic subjects through Cairns Distance Education or a private school of their choice.

Young Dancer Program

Age guide 9-11 years

Tuesday 4-6:30pm
Friday 9-3:30pm
Saturday 9-12:30pm followed by private coaching sessions from 1pm-3pm.
(Classical Ballet training hours per week - 10hrs, Pilates/Body Conditioning - 1hr, Contemporary - 2hrs plus additional private coaching). Young dancers are encouraged to undertake other dance genres eg. a casual jazz class at another dance studio. All classical ballet and Contemporary training must only be undertaken at CCA.
Performance - BRISBANE CITY YOUTH BALLET- 2-3 Seasons/year and select ballet competitions. Students must undertake private coaching to participate in ballet competitions.

Full Time Program

Entry age 12 - 14

Monday 9-5pm
Tuesday 9-3:30pm
Wednesday 9-2 pm
Thursday 9-3:30pm
Friday 9-3:30pm

NOTE: 12/13 year olds undertake four days a week (no Wednesday). 12yr olds who aren’t ready for the full-time 4 day per week program will undertake a varied combination of set classes.

Training includes - Classical Ballet technique, Pointe, Repertoire, Contemporary, RAD Examination syllabus work and Pilates/Body Conditioning.

Performance - BRISBANE CITY YOUTH BALLET - 2-3 Season per year and select ballet competitions.

CCA follows a 9-week school term

For fee schedule, email here. To audition, click here.