The Adventures of Alice & Australiana
Step into a world of wonder as Tanya Pearson Academy brings Lewis Carroll’s classic tale to life through the magic of dance.
Triple Bill – Australian Youth Ballet
Experience three captivating works in one unforgettable evening as we proudly present the first full-length production by the Australian Youth Ballet.
WINTER HOLIDAY SCHOOL 2025
Join us from July 14–18 for an inspiring and enriching winter holiday school at Tanya Pearson Academy, Sydney’s premier ballet academy, led by a faculty of esteemed educators and professional artists. Open to students from Primary to Pre-Professional level, the school offers world-class training in a creative and supportive environment.
VISION STATEMENT
Through the development of each student’s creative talent and artistic voice we will empower students to fulfil their potential as unique contributors to the Artform of Dance, both nationally and on the world stage.
ABOUT US
Since its founding in 1971, the Tanya Pearson Academy (TPA) has established itself as Australia’s leading ballet academy, with a distinguished international reputation. Founded by the highly respected Tanya Pearson OAM—awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her outstanding contributions to the arts—the academy continues her legacy of excellence in dance education.
Today, TPA flourishes under the visionary executive and creative leadership of owners Gregor Thieler and Xanthe Geeves. Their shared mission is to deliver premier ballet classes and elite dance training, developing young dancers into accomplished, distinctive artists who succeed on the world stage.
TPA is immensely proud of our graduates, many of whom now excel on the world stage with renowned professional ballet schools and companies, turning their talent into extraordinary careers. Our alumni have joined prestigious organisations worldwide including The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Hamburg Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, Canadian National Ballet, Scottish National Ballet, National Ballet of Portugal, Introdans Netherlands, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, Hong Kong Ballet, Royal Swedish Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet Company, West Australian Ballet, Opera de Nice, Victorian State Ballet, and Atlantic Ballet Atlantique, Canada.