“Through the guidance of the Tanya Pearson Academy, I feel that I have grown greatly, not only as a dancer but as a human being! The teachers will not form you to fit a mould but, with a strong foundation of classical technique, encourage and support the individuality in each student. After having travelled overseas taking classes with some of the worlds top schools, I would still say that the Tanya Pearson Academy is truely one of the best.”

Grace Carroll – 16yrs, TPA Pre Professional Student

“I had such great training at TPA and I will never forget my years there. Its a great fun and supportive environment and I will cherish all the memories and all that I gained from the teachers.”

Audrey Freeman  – TPA Full Time Graduate. Now studying at The Royal Ballet School, UK

“I have been at Tanya Pearson for 12 months now and I travel up every week, on Fridays to attend the Junior Transition Program, Intermediate Foundation, PBT and Open class. I travel back to Berry every Saturday; it’s a long trip but it’s definitely worth it! At the end of last year my local teacher suggested I come to the Tanya Pearson Summer School and I loved it! I made new friends, learnt lots and really liked the teaching so I decided I wanted to keep coming. I also like watching the older girls and boys who are amazing and inspiring.”

Ella Orme – 12yrs, TPA Junior Transition Program Student

“TPA has given me more than I could have ever wished for. They are so welcoming and warming, each student feels cared for and supported. At TPA I am mentored by industry greats, Ms Dunn, Mr Radojevic, Mr Broekx, Adam Blanch and many more. Each teacher shares different knowledge from different times, places and experiences. TPA is truly a professional dance institution that year after year produces some of the finest dancers from Australia who go onto to professional careers.”

Lillian Easterbrook – 18yrs, 2019 TPA Pre Professional Graduate. Now studying at The John Cranko School, Stuttgart

“My biggest inspiration in ballet is Miss Lucinda Dunn because she had a long and amazing career in ballet and continues to share her love of ballet with her students. The lovely Miss Catherine Edwards also inspires me to work hard and become the best person and dancer I can be.”

Lucelle Davis – 12yrs, TPA Part Time and Junior Transition Program Student

“I came to Tanya Pearson Academy because of their amazing reputation for the best classical training and also because of the amazing teachers like Ms Dunn, Ms Catherine, Ms Marie, Ms Lorena and Mr Adam Blanch. I used to travel a few times a week from Wollongong in order to attend classes at TPA. Recently my family relocated to Sydney so I could train more hours and now attend the Full Time Cygnet program.”

Mia Atkinson – 13yrs, TPA Full Time Cygnet Program

“I moved from Chicago, USA to study at the renowned Tanya Pearson Academy in Sydney. Without a doubt, I have received excellent training and guidance from their exceptional teachers and physio staff. Tanya Pearson Academy has afforded me many wonderful opportunities and rewarding experiences including my acceptance into the prestigious Vaganova Academy in Russia”

Claire Zalunardo- 17yrs, TPA Pre Professional 

“The best part about TPA are the wonderful friends I have made. The teachers are great and fun. I love how the teachers encourage me to do my best. My goal for this year in ballet is to do the splits – I can nearly do it.”

Julian Wallace – 9yrs, TPA Part Time Program

“I am incredibly grateful for the world class faculty at Tanya Pearson Academy. I have improved so much in the time I have been training here and I benefit immensely from all the special opportunities we are given. When I was 13 I moved from Tasmania to Sydney so I could study at Tanya Pearson Academy and I have loved every minute so far!”

Dayla Bowman- 15yrs, TPA Full Time level 2