MARGARET ILLMANN CLASSICAL BALLET MARGARET ILLMANN Introducing Prima Ballerina Margaret Illmann at the Tanya Pearson Academy! Margaret enjoyed a 21 year career as an international Principal ballerina before obtaining her Bachelor of Physiotherapy to focus on...
Senior Summer Workshops 2026 | January 19–23 We’re thrilled to announce an exceptional training experience for this year’s Senior Summer Workshops, running January 19–23, 2026! Open to all vocational ballet students aged 11 and above, this is a rare opportunity to...
We are thrilled to announce that TPA’s Summer Holiday Junior Workshops for 2026 will be inspired by the vibrant and adventurous world of The Jungle Book! Dates: January 19–21, 2026 Levels: Primary to Grade 5 (RAD or equivalent) We welcome all students from Primary...
NATASHA KUSEN CLASSICAL TEACHER Natasha Kusen We welcome Natasha Kusen as classical ballet coach at the Tanya Pearson Academy. Born in Sydney, Natasha Kusen began her ballet journey at the age of four under the guidance of Nicholina Kuner in Randwick, progressing...
CHLOE YOUNG CONTEMPORARY TEACHER Chloe Young We are delighted to announce that Chloe Young has joined the Tanya Pearson Academy Faculty. Chloe Young graduated from Queensland National Ballet’s Advanced Diploma in Elite Performance in 2016, performing leading roles...
