This month Queensland Ballet (QB) celebrates 10 years of community dance classes with a series of special events at their Kelvin Grove studios from 23 May to 1 June.
With more than 100,000 participants welcomed into their studios since 2011, QB’s community classes engage participants of every age and ability; from the littlest lovers of dance to active seniors. Classes range from introductory ballet courses, barre and tone, Dance for Parkinson’s and more.
Queensland Ballet Head of Community Engagement Genevieve Dunn says sharing the magic of ballet beyond the stage has always been at the heart of QB. “QB’s community dance classes provide a home for social connection, where every dancer no matter their age, ability or experience belongs,” said Ms Dunn. “We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community, sharing and promoting wellbeing, dance and the joy of movement for the last 10 years.”
Beyond their company home in West End and academy facility in Kelvin Grove, QB travels far and wide across regional Queensland annually, taking the magic of ballet to the smaller studios across the state. “This year, QB’s community engagement team is embarking on its biggest regional tour to date, travelling to 34 locations across regional Queensland and the Northern Territory. We’re forecast to engage with over 8,000 people through our community dance classes and in-school workshops this tour, which is really exciting,” said Ms Dunn.
Not only does QB provide an inclusive space for participants across Queensland, it also supports teaching artists and dancers, who bring their experience and skills from the stage to the studio. “Our Teaching Artists all have a background in a professional dance career, allowing our participants to connect and learn from the best, as well as our new Teacher Training and professional development programs which upskill dance teachers and educators to deliver QB programs,” said Ms Dunn.
Readers also enjoyed our story about QLD Ballet Hosts Olympians
