History of Queensland Ballet Academy
The Academy is part of Queensland Ballet, founded in 1960 by Charles Lisner OBE. Queensland Ballet Academy was established to align with Queensland Ballet's vision to deliver world-class training programs to dancers in Queensland.
Learn more about our journey below.
#“... I had the rare opportunity of founding an institution which will make a lasting contribution to art and give pleasure to countless millions long after I have gone.”
Charles Lisner OBE
#Highlights in Our History
1953
Charles Lisner established the Lisner Ballet Academy.
1960
Lisner Ballet Company is formed, re-named the Queensland Ballet in 1961.
1982
Queensland Dance School of Excellence (QDSE) is established in partnership with Queensland Ballet and the Queensland Government’s Department of Education and Training.
2015
Building upon the legacy of Charles Lisner and QDSE, QB implemented its own training programs in order to meet a new artistic vision under the direction of Li Cunxin.
2016
Queensland Ballet consolidated its programs, creating the Queensland Ballet Academy.
2020
Queensland Ballet Academy opens its state-of-the-art training facilities in Kelvin Grove.
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Facilities
Opened in 2020, the Academy's home boasts world class dance studios, performance spaces, wellness spaces and more.
