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Our Ethos

We personally guide each student through the course, encouraging them to use the program as a tool to finding the right path for them.

Huge emphasis is put on self- reflection, goal setting and research, to ensure that they truly understand their individual strengths and weaknesses. This can be tough for young ballet dancers who haven’t understood quite what it takes to achieve the ultimate goal. Providing a safe environment for them to negotiate through their preconceived dreams and onwards towards realistic decision making is first and foremost at CB121.

Training levels are built around the students that are present. The dancers are neither over worked or under challenged and strength building is monitored to prevent injury.

We encourage students to speak up regarding any pain to ensure quick diagnosis and minor rehabilitation. Most importantly no pressure is put on students to perform with pain, our aim is for every student to finish the year in peak fitness as opposed to being over worked, injured and quite possibly depressed.

Why join Classical Ballet 121

Elite Ballet Training

Streamed in 3 levels for small classes and personal development, our Elite Ballet Training is provided by expert teachers who challenge students in a positive learning environment. The emphasis is on artistry through pure technical form.

Rehabilitation Program

Our dedicated and caring team of professionals collaborate with each other, students and parents to ensure a healthy community and learning environment whilst re-couperating from injuries. Personal schedules are put in place to encourage focused and positive rehabilitation.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Our carefully constructed program advocates the importance of health and wellbeing. Lessons in Anatomy, Nutrition and Psychology enhances results in strength, cardio and technique, keeping dancers fit, happy and injury free.

Exploration of Dance

Dance genres are incorporated into the program to develop style, body awareness and dexterity. Dance related workshops guide and inspire students through the choreographic process.

Attention to Academics

Academic achievement is as important to CB121 as Ballet. Every student is monitored and mentored to keep workloads up to date, and the standard of the work high for the best possible results.

Personal Guidance

Communication is the key to the hardworking yet happy environment that is CB121. Students work closely with the Director Gilly Revie on personal development, goal setting and future planning as well as weekly coaching sessions for technical and artistic fine tuning.

The Classical Ballet 121 Team

Gillian Revie

Ballet Director

Gillian personally guides each student through the course, encouraging them to use the program as a tool to finding the right path for them. Huge emphasis is put on self- reflection, goal setting and research, to ensure that they truly understand their individual strengths and weaknesses. This can be tough for young ballet dancers who haven’t understood quite what it takes to achieve the ultimate goal. However, providing a safe environment for them to negotiate through their preconceived dreams and onwards towards realistic decision making is first and foremost at CB121. Read More

Teresa Johnson

RAD Coach and Mentor

Teresa danced professionally for CAPAB Ballet Company after completing the Ballet Diploma Course at the University of Cape Town and matriculating from the Johannesburg Art, Ballet and Music High School in South Africa. Teresa is a fully registered teacher and mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance. She is director and owner of The Teresa...

Cooper Terry

Contemporary

Cooper Terry is 20-year-old Sydney based dancer/choreographer specialising in contemporary dance. Cooper grew up in Mount Gambier, South Australia and began his performing arts tuition under Maria Slape at MJ Dance Studio. After training full-time in Classical Ballet from the age of 15, Cooper was lucky enough to secure a place in the Sydney Dance...

Alistair Stewart

Pilates, Pas de Deux & Research

Alistair was born in Sydney, and trained at English National Ballet School in London where he achieved his Diploma of Dance from Trinity College London. Whilst at ENBS Alistair danced in English National Ballets productions of Swan Lake, Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty. On Graduation Alistair performed in Europe for 5 years, dancing with both Czech...

Iohna Loots

Level 2 Teacher and Repertoire

Iohna was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. After competing at the Prix de Lausanne aged 16, she received a scholarship from Dame Merle Park to attend the Royal Ballet School. Whilst at school she had the privilege to work with William Tuckett, creating the ‘1812 Overture’ for the Royal Ballet’s Winter Gala. Other highlights included...

Bronte Kelly

Pointe

Bronte Kelly was born in Queensland where she began her ballet training locally before accepting a place at the Australian Ballet school in Melbourne. During Bronte’s time at the Australian Ballet school, she was fortunate enough to perform in two of the Australian Ballet Dancers Company tours and dance the leading role in her graduating...

Alisha Coon

Youth Mentor, Life Coach

Alisha is a Youth Mentor, Life Coach and the owner of Self Savvi. She also has a Diploma of Dance Movement Therapy and is a registered RAD ballet teacher. Alisha created Self Savvi to inspire and educate dancers about the importance of having a healthy mind, as well as a healthy body. She has facilitated...

Penelope Stubbs

Yoga

Penelope Stubbs was born in South Africa, but moved to Australia when she was very young and grew up in Sydney’s northern beaches. She began her Ballet training with Chambers De Maria Ballet Academy, Collaroy. From here she moved to Brisbane to study at The Queensland Ballet Academy graduating with the coveted Most Outstanding Dancer...

Nicole Baer

Sports Physiotherapist

Nicole is a Sports Physiotherapist with a special interest in Dance medicine. She completed her Masters of Health Science in Sports Physiotherapy under the guidance of Sue Mayes, the Principle Physiotherapist and Medical Manager of the Australian Ballet. Nicole has been working with the Company’s world renowned medical term during their Sydney Seasons She has...

Marina Tamayo

Spanish Dance

Marina Tamayo studied classical ballet as a young child and at fourteen years of age studied Flamenco in Granada, Spain with the gypsies of Sacromonte. From an early age, Marina began dancing Flamenco in tablao and theatre. As an invited artist Marina has danced and taught classes in Spain, Europe, Asia, South America and London....

Aitor Hernandez

Spanish Dance

Aitor Hernández Sanzano graduated from The Conservatorium Real of Professional Dance, Madrid (Real ConservatorioProfesional De Danza de Madrid), specialising in choreography and interpretation and gained several international dance companies and ultimately as a dancer in the National Ballet of Spain. As a company dancer, he toured the world performing across Asia, Europe for over four...

Mark Dubrovsky

Character

Originally from the Ukraine, professional musician Mark Dubovsky played for many famous Character Companies before moving to Australia in 1978 with his wife Rita a professional dancer. Together they brought years of experience to the Australian dance scene, teaching traditional character dancing in schools such as The Australian Ballet School and Victorian College of Arts,...

Vadym Domashchenko

Character

Vadym was born in Ukraine. In 1986 Vadym graduated from choreography college of Ukrainian National Academic Virskiy Dance Company as a ballet artist. Vadym was a Principal Dancer of the Ukrainian National Music Academy for 7 years where he was also the head teacher of Kiev Minskiy children college of arts. Vadym has been the...

Catherine Baartz

Head of Education

Hello! I’m Catherine and I’m passionate about helping others to achieve their best in whatever they do. This has developed from my 28yrs of corporate training in the hotel industry where I have experienced the lack of support that individuals are given. With this in mind I pursued a career in corporate coaching and teaching...

Tricia Pytches

Business Manager

Having trained as a dancer from a young age, picked up ballet as an adult and being ‘dance mum’ for my own two daughters, I have always loved and appreciated the art of ballet and fully understand and appreciate what is required to reach the highest levels in this art form. I qualified as an...

What People Say About Us

Thank you for all the words of wisdom and all the knowledge you have passed on to me – I always used to love having privates with you especially. You have been so kind and understanding and helpful and supportive and so many good things and you also pushed me when I needed it. In general I feel I have learnt so much about so many things – about dancing and technique and about myself as a person, but also about all those other interesting topics that we learnt about in workshops.

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Student

The show yesterday was truly breathtaking and all the dancers were incredible, you have done a fabulous job and you have put together a great team to compliment each other’s strengths. Thank you for helping my daughter to continue her dream we are immeasurably grateful to you.

Parent

Yourself and Iona have such a supportive teaching style, with feedback given in such a way that the student does not feel belittled but rather inspired with the belief they can achieve. The ability to empower your students to continue to strive for their own improvement and to define their dreams and goals, I believe is a key to the success you have had and I hope it continues for you in the future.