CHENGWU GUO

CHENGWU GUO – PRINCIPAL ARTIST, THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET

Growing up in China, Chengwu Guo began dance classes at the age of eleven. He was accepted into the Beijing Dance Academy, where he combined rigorous ballet training with academic studies. His exceptional talent quickly emerged, earning him gold medals at both the Tao Li Bei of China Competition and the Beijing International Competition.

In 2006, Chengwu won a prize at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland, earning a full scholarship to complete his vocational ballet training. He chose The Australian Ballet School, where he toured regional Australia with The Dancers Company and received critical acclaim for his performances in The Sleeping Beauty, Graduation Ball, and Coppélia.

Since joining The Australian Ballet in 2008, Chengwu has excelled in leading roles, including Siegfried in Swan Lake, Basilio in Don Quixote, Albrecht in Giselle, Puck in The Dream, Solor in La Bayadère, and The Prince in The Nutcracker. His repertoire also includes Études, Romeo & Juliet, Checkmate, Concerto, and Firebird.

Promoted to Principal Artist in 2013, Chengwu continues to captivate audiences with his artistry and versatility.

We are proud to welcome Chengwu Guo and Ako Kondo, Principal Artists of The Australian Ballet, to Tanya Pearson Academy as exclusive Guest Teachers during their Sydney seasons. Their experience at the pinnacle of the ballet world brings invaluable knowledge and inspiration to our students.

Additionally, we are pleased to announce our official partnership with Chengwu Guo Ballet (www.chengwuguoballet.com.au). Through this collaboration, Ako and Chengwu will offer Classical Ballet Coaching and Sunday Workshops at the Tanya Pearson Arts Centre, open to both TPA students and external participants.

This partnership reflects Tanya Pearson Academy’s commitment to providing world-class education and exceptional training opportunities for aspiring dancers.