Gay Wightman School of Ballet

🩰✨ Congratulations, Yvonne! ✨🩰
What a special milestone — your very first pair of pointe shoes! 💕 After all the hard work, dedication, strength, and countless hours of dancing, you’re ready to take this exciting next step in your ballet journey.

We are so proud of you, Yvonne! May your new pointe shoes carry you into many wonderful memories. 🩰🌸

Congratulations on this exciting achievement — your pointe journey begins! 💖✨

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💜✨ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DANCERS OF THE MONTH! ✨💜
We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Hannah and Ava, two wonderful dancers who continue to shine in the studio.

🏆 Hannah — our Yo Chi Dancer of the Month!
Your dedication, beautiful dancing and commitment to improving every week have truly stood out. We are so proud of you! 💜

🏆 Ava — our Loveabowl Dancer of the Month!
Your hard work, positive energy and hard work make you such a joy to teach.

Both of you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. Keep dancing, keep smiling and keep being amazing! 🌟

Congratulations, Hannah & Ava! 🥳🩰💜

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✨ THE BIG REVEAL IS HERE! ✨
Melbourne Ballet Company and Gay Wightman School of Ballet are excited to announce the theme for our 2026 End of Year Production...
✨ THE MAGICAL TOY EMPORIUM ✨
Hidden behind its grand doors lies a world where toys come to life, imagination knows no limits, and every shelf holds a new adventure waiting to unfold.
Join us on Saturday, December 5th as our dancers take audiences on a magical journey through an enchanting emporium filled with wonder, excitement and unforgettable characters.
From elegant ballerinas and dazzling dolls to playful toys, magical creatures and thrilling adventures, this spectacular production will showcase the incredible talents of our dancers across ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, character dance and more.
We cannot wait to watch our dancers bring this magical story to life over the coming months. The costumes, choreography, music and storytelling are going to be truly spectacular!
The countdown begins now. Step inside... and discover the magic of...
🎁✨ THE MAGICAL TOY EMPORIUM ✨🎁
Saturday 5th December 2026

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Strength. Focus. Grace.
Our beautiful young ballerinas working hard on their ballet conditioning and strengthening exercises this week.
Strong dancers are built through consistent training, good technique, and attention to the little details. These exercises help develop core strength, posture, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness, creating the foundation for safe and successful ballet training.
We are so proud of the concentration, determination, and beautiful work ethic these dancers bring to every class. The future is bright for this lovely group of students.
At the Gay Wightman School of Ballet, we believe that strong foundations create confident dancers, both in the studio and on the stage.
Keep up the wonderful work, girls!
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Congratulations, Evie, on getting your very first tutu today in primary ballet 🩰✨
This is such a special milestone in every young ballerina’s journey. Your beautiful tutu represents your dedication, and love of dance. We know how excited you have been, and we can’t wait to see you shine in class wearing it.

Keep dreaming big, working hard, and enjoying every moment of your ballet adventure. The magic is only just beginning!

Congratulations, Evie. We are so proud of you! 💖

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Maya is pretty in pink and ready for winter! 💗
Our brand new Melbourne Ballet Company sweatshirts have arrived, and we are absolutely in love with them!
Designed to keep our dancers warm during Melbourne’s chilly winter days, these gorgeous pink sweatshirts are the perfect combination of comfort, style, and team spirit. Whether you’re heading to class, rehearsals, performances, or simply out and about, you’ll be representing Melbourne Ballet Company with pride.
We can’t wait to see our dancers wearing them throughout the winter season.
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✨ Welcome to the Melbourne Ballet Company Extension Program, Davina! ✨
Tonight we were absolutely delighted to welcome gorgeous little Davina into our Melbourne Ballet Company Extension Program.
This special invitation-only program is designed for dedicated young dancers who demonstrate a love of ballet, a strong work ethic, and a passion for learning. We are so excited to support Davina as she continues to develop her technique, artistry, confidence, and performance skills.
We can’t wait to watch her grow, achieve her goals, and shine both in the studio and on the stage in the years ahead.
Congratulations, Davina. We are so proud to have you as part of our Melbourne Ballet Company Extension family! 🩰💜
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Character dance is one of the most exciting and colourful styles in the world of ballet.
Did you know that many of the world’s most famous ballets include character dance? Audiences can enjoy beautiful character variations in classics such as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Coppélia, Don Quixote, Giselle and The Nutcracker.
Character dance brings the traditions, music and movement of different cultures to life. Dancers learn stylised folk dances inspired by countries including Spain, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Italy and many more.
Our character dancers develop strong musicality, coordination, posture, artistry and performance skills, all while exploring the rich history and traditions behind each dance.
Most importantly, character dance is incredibly fun! From lively jumps and turns to expressive storytelling and vibrant music, every class is filled with energy, imagination and joy.
We love seeing our dancers discover new cultures, build confidence and experience this beautiful and important part of classical ballet training. We are offering all our dancers a free trial in character this week for our Try It Week ❤️

VCE VET Raffle Winners 🎉🎉

Congratulations to all our winners and please collect your prize from the office.
1 Laura Noccioli~ Thank you
2 Jackie Yim - Thank you
3 Elsa Yu- Thank you
4 Isabelle Zhen - Thank you
5 Georgia and Maria - MBC raffle prizes
6 Dean Roberts.

So many incredible photos were captured and we can’t wait to see them! Photos will be ready in the next few weeks 🎉