Tickets to the exclusive Movie Screening of our 2020 production: "LUMINO" are now on sale! Come and celebrate with us in the comfort of your own car (or camp chair) on Tuesday 22nd December at the Yatala Drive-In Movie Theatre. (Gates open at 5pm, movie commences at 7pm) Tickets available at: www.vaganova.com.au/concert-store... See MoreSee Less
I would like to add big congratulations for all your successes this Covid Year, despite all the restrictions and interruptions. Not only for what obviously has been a lot of hard work, but also for the positivity that has been channeled to the dancers themselves, and their families, which must have had an ongoing comfort to all. Well done, Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy
What a great idea! π
Covid Safe, you can stay in the car in the car this year! Peter Ford Lyn Ford β€οΈ xx
Deb want to come? I want to take Lyss
Sun Oct 25th, 2020
A great opportunity for our SeniorsCheck out our new Online Christmas Course!
Classes, workshops, Focus on and Talk with Sessions with (principal) dancers and staff from Dutch National Ballet and Dutch National Ballet Academy!
Will you join us for four days full of inspiration and wonderful ballet just before Christmas? Sign up now!
We are super proud of our fantastic Senior student Finn Armstrong (16), who has been awarded a short-term scholarship to the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth, through his participation as a member of the Youth Ensemble 2020 of the Australian Dance Collective!
We look forward to the borders re-opening so Finn can take up this amazing opportunity π ... See MoreSee Less
The girls will be able to participate in dedicated specialised coaching sessions with the Australian Ballet School's faculty in Brisbane, and attend holiday intensives in Melbourne (all going well with the global health situation!)
Congratulations girls - what a wonderful achievement! ... See MoreSee Less
Starbound Entertainers Festival 2020 - ABDA SOLOISTS take the stage!
Congratulations to all our Eisteddfod soloists who were finally able to take to the stage to represent ABDA this year. We are super proud of how well you all danced.
Fantastic results as follows..
Frances Ng: Classical solo 9 yrs - 2nd place
Maisy McDougall: Classical solo 9 yrs - Highly Commended
Yve-Noelle Bollinger: Classical solo 10 yrs - 4th place Demi-character solo 10 yrs - 4th place Lyrical solo 10 yrs - 1st place Contemporary solo 10 yrs - 4th place
Grace Xu: Classical solo 10 yrs - 2nd place
Marisa Da Silva: Classical solo 12/under - Highly Commended Demi-character solo 12/under - 2nd place Lyrical solo 11 yrs - 2nd place Contemporary solo 11 yrs - Highly Commended
Latin Jackson: Classical solo 12/under - 2nd place Demi-character solo 12/under - 2nd place Lyrical solo 11 yrs - 1st place Contemporary solo 11 yrs - Highly Commended
Ruby McVey: Classical solo 12/under - 2nd place Demi-character solo 12/under - 4th place Lyrical solo 12/under - 2nd place Improvisation solo 12/under - 2nd place
Akira Tanabe: Classical solo 12/under - 1st place Lyrical solo 12/under - 3rd place
Kaela Tapper: Classical solo 14/under - 1st place Demi-character solo 14/under - 1st place Lyrical solo 14/under - 1st place Contemporary solo 14/under - 4th place Intermediate Championship - RUNNER UP Special Award: Most Promising Classical Dancer
Koa Bertossa: Classical solo 14/under - 3rd place Demi-character solo 14/under - 2nd place Lyrical solo 14/under - 1st place
Charlotte White: Classical solo 14/under - 2nd place Demi-character solo 14/under - Highly Commended Lyrical solo 14/under - 2nd place Contemporary solo 14/under - 3rd place
Vivienne Beattie: Classical solo 14/under - 4th place Lyrical solo 14/under - 4th place
Alissa Kouzmenkov: Classical solo Open Age - 2nd place Demi-character solo Open Age - 1st place Lyrical solo Open Age - 3rd place Contemporary solo Open Age - Highly Commended
Devon Manhire: Classical solo Open Age - 4th place Demi-character solo Open Age - 3rd place Lyrical solo Open Age - .. place Contemporary solo Open Age - 2nd place
Finn Armstrong: Classical solo Open Age - Highly Commended Contemporary solo Open Age - 1st place ... See MoreSee Less
Starbound Entertainers Festival 2020 - ABDA GROUPS SHINE π
Congratulations to our incredible Group dancers who finally had the chance to perform on stage at their one-and-only Eisteddfod of 2020: the Starbound Entertainers Festival.
After many months of rehearsals, even at home while in lockdown, the students took to the stage with excitement and poise, and we are super proud of how beautifully you represented our academy β€οΈ
Fantastic results as follows:
8/under Classical Group - 1st place 10/under Classical Group - 1st place 10/under Lyrical Group - 3rd place 12/under Classical Group - 2nd place 12/under Lyrical Group - 2nd place 12/under Contemporary Group - 3rd place 15/under Classical Group - 1st place 15/under Character Group - 2nd place 15/under Lyrical Group - 2nd place 15/under Contemporary Group - Highly Commended Open Age Classical Group - 1st place Open Age Entertainment Group - Highly Commended Open Age Lyrical Group - 1st place Open Age Contemporary Group - 3rd place
Bon Voyage Alicia! Our stunning Full-time student Alicia Vaseo (17) has just arrived in the Netherlands to begin a Bachelor of Dance at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
We are so proud of Alicia and wish her a huge Toi Toi Toi for this next part of her dance journey - we will miss Alicia's gorgeous smile at the studio, but know she is going to do amazing things in Europe!
Alicia joined our academy in 2016, and we have had the pleasure of seeing her transform herself into the amazing young dancer she is today - we look forward to following her next steps overseas xxx ... See MoreSee Less
Your passion and drive will take you far Alicia. Sending so much positive energy your way. Poppi will love knowing you're close by. Xππ
Beautiful dancer on the inside and out! Best wishes Alicia π
So exciting to watch the next part of Alicia's journey xx
Congratulations! All the best wishesπ§βοΈ
Thank you Amanda Bollinger and your beautiful teachers and family for nourishing Alicia in your studio for all these years. Thank you for always making her feel so welcome and loved. For bringing so much passion to your work and showing to your students that everything is possible. For teaching them to follow their dreams. For making your studio their home and encouraging them to be one large family caring for and supporting each other. For going far beyond expected to do the best for your students. For teaching Alicia the skills she will carry with her for life. She is very excited starting her new journey and we all look forward to see her continue dancing and achieving her dreams. And a vary special thank you to Stephan Bollinger for all of the amazing photos and videos that we will always treasure πππ
Stunning Alicia Vaseo Toi Toi girl! Fly high πππ
Our beautiful Full-time student Poppi Eccleston (16) has just stepped off a plane in Amsterdam to take up a scholarship at the Dutch National Ballet Academy.
Poppi received a scholarship for the Bachelor Program at this prestigious institution after competing at the Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland in February 2020.
We have loved having Poppi at ABDA for the past 3 years - she has inspired so many with her dedication, artistry, superb technique and loving manner.. we will miss her dearly, but are so proud of her and can't wait to hear all about her new adventures in Amsterdam.
Thu Nov 12th, 2020
It is our pleasure to reveal the βofficialβ poster & logo for our 16th Annual Performance: LUMINO
Tickets to the exclusive screening of βLuminoβ at the Yatala Drive-In movie theatre are now available at
www.vaganova.com.au
Tuesday 22nd December 2020
7:00 PM (Gates open at 5pm)
Yatala Drive-In Movie Theatre
Exit 38 M1 - 100 Jacobs Well Road
Stapylton QLD 4207 ... See MoreSee Less
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So good Amanda Xxxxx
16!!!!! Oh my goodness
Wed Nov 4th, 2020
Tickets to the exclusive Movie Screening of our 2020 production: "LUMINO" are now on sale!
Come and celebrate with us in the comfort of your own car (or camp chair) on Tuesday 22nd December at the Yatala Drive-In Movie Theatre. (Gates open at 5pm, movie commences at 7pm)
Tickets available at: www.vaganova.com.au/concert-store ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
I would like to add big congratulations for all your successes this Covid Year, despite all the restrictions and interruptions. Not only for what obviously has been a lot of hard work, but also for the positivity that has been channeled to the dancers themselves, and their families, which must have had an ongoing comfort to all. Well done, Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy
What a great idea! π
Covid Safe, you can stay in the car in the car this year! Peter Ford Lyn Ford β€οΈ xx
Deb want to come? I want to take Lyss
Sun Oct 25th, 2020
A great opportunity for our SeniorsCheck out our new Online Christmas Course!
Classes, workshops, Focus on and Talk with Sessions with (principal) dancers and staff from Dutch National Ballet and Dutch National Ballet Academy!
Will you join us for four days full of inspiration and wonderful ballet just before Christmas?
Sign up now!
www.atd.ahk.nl/en/dance-programmes/dutch-national-ballet-academy/christmas-course/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Wed Oct 21st, 2020
Congratulations Finn!
We are super proud of our fantastic Senior student Finn Armstrong (16), who has been awarded a short-term scholarship to the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth, through his participation as a member of the Youth Ensemble 2020 of the Australian Dance Collective!
We look forward to the borders re-opening so Finn can take up this amazing opportunity π ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Finn! πππ
so good, congrats
Wahooo!!! Finn so incredibly proud of you. That's fantastic news. Congratulations πππ
So proud Finn ππ congratulations well done β€οΈβ€οΈ
Wonderful, well done Finn xx
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Thu Oct 15th, 2020
Congratulations!!
The following students have successfully auditioned to gain places in the Australian Ballet School's Interstate Training Program for 2021:
Yve-Noelle Bollinger (11) - ITP Level 2
Marisa Da Silva (11) - ITP Level 2
Ruby McVey (13) - ITP Level 3
Chantelle Tay (13) - ITP Level 3
Kaela Tapper (14) - ABS Invitee
The girls will be able to participate in dedicated specialised coaching sessions with the Australian Ballet School's faculty in Brisbane, and attend holiday intensives in Melbourne (all going well with the global health situation!)
Congratulations girls - what a wonderful achievement! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all and especially Yve-Noelle. Uncle Wayne and Megan. ππβ€οΈ
Congratulations π
Wonderful girls!ππ
Well done Marisaπ
Congratulations ππ»β€οΈ
Great job all xx
Congratulations π
Congratulations π
Congratulations
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Tue Oct 13th, 2020
21 Gold Medalists!
Congratulations to the following students who received Gold Medals for marks of 90-100% in their 2020 Ballet Conservatoire examinations:
Preparatory Level 1:
Emily Chen, Scarlett Harris, Isabelle Mansfield, Nina Shadgett
Level 1:
Lily Chung, Talia Goldsworthy, Chloe Kelk, Sophie Simonds
Level 2:
Ella Cao, Mahina Higo, Miu Nakamura, Frances Ng, Lily Schwab
Level 3:
Tomihiko Arai, Yve-Noelle Bollinger, Grace Xu
Level 4:
Ruby McVey
Level 5:
Akira Tanabe, Chantelle Tay
Senior Level:
Koa Bertossa, Kaela Tapper ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations everyone xx
So fantastic! Congratulations everyone!π
Wonderful, congratulations to all
Congratulations to everyone πππ
Congratulations to all ABDA students for 2020 π
Congratulations to you all π
Bravo!!ππππ
Such an incredible achievement! X
Congratulations π
Well done everyoneπ
Congratulations to everyone well done
Congratulations everyone. β€οΈππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
Congratulations to you all β€οΈ
Well done π
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Fri Oct 9th, 2020
Starbound Entertainers Festival 2020 - ABDA SOLOISTS take the stage!
Congratulations to all our Eisteddfod soloists who were finally able to take to the stage to represent ABDA this year. We are super proud of how well you all danced.
Fantastic results as follows..
Frances Ng:
Classical solo 9 yrs - 2nd place
Maisy McDougall:
Classical solo 9 yrs - Highly Commended
Yve-Noelle Bollinger:
Classical solo 10 yrs - 4th place
Demi-character solo 10 yrs - 4th place
Lyrical solo 10 yrs - 1st place
Contemporary solo 10 yrs - 4th place
Grace Xu:
Classical solo 10 yrs - 2nd place
Marisa Da Silva:
Classical solo 12/under - Highly Commended
Demi-character solo 12/under - 2nd place
Lyrical solo 11 yrs - 2nd place
Contemporary solo 11 yrs - Highly Commended
Latin Jackson:
Classical solo 12/under - 2nd place
Demi-character solo 12/under - 2nd place
Lyrical solo 11 yrs - 1st place
Contemporary solo 11 yrs - Highly Commended
Ruby McVey:
Classical solo 12/under - 2nd place
Demi-character solo 12/under - 4th place
Lyrical solo 12/under - 2nd place
Improvisation solo 12/under - 2nd place
Akira Tanabe:
Classical solo 12/under - 1st place
Lyrical solo 12/under - 3rd place
Kaela Tapper:
Classical solo 14/under - 1st place
Demi-character solo 14/under - 1st place
Lyrical solo 14/under - 1st place
Contemporary solo 14/under - 4th place
Intermediate Championship - RUNNER UP
Special Award: Most Promising Classical Dancer
Koa Bertossa:
Classical solo 14/under - 3rd place
Demi-character solo 14/under - 2nd place
Lyrical solo 14/under - 1st place
Charlotte White:
Classical solo 14/under - 2nd place
Demi-character solo 14/under - Highly Commended
Lyrical solo 14/under - 2nd place
Contemporary solo 14/under - 3rd place
Vivienne Beattie:
Classical solo 14/under - 4th place
Lyrical solo 14/under - 4th place
Alissa Kouzmenkov:
Classical solo Open Age - 2nd place
Demi-character solo Open Age - 1st place
Lyrical solo Open Age - 3rd place
Contemporary solo Open Age - Highly Commended
Devon Manhire:
Classical solo Open Age - 4th place
Demi-character solo Open Age - 3rd place
Lyrical solo Open Age - .. place
Contemporary solo Open Age - 2nd place
Finn Armstrong:
Classical solo Open Age - Highly Commended
Contemporary solo Open Age - 1st place ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all, great results xx
Congratulations to everyone π
Congratulations everyone πππ
Congratulations to all π
Beautiful phots, beautiful costumes π
Well done everyone β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Sun Oct 4th, 2020
Starbound Entertainers Festival 2020 - ABDA GROUPS SHINE π
Congratulations to our incredible Group dancers who finally had the chance to perform on stage at their one-and-only Eisteddfod of 2020: the Starbound Entertainers Festival.
After many months of rehearsals, even at home while in lockdown, the students took to the stage with excitement and poise, and we are super proud of how beautifully you represented our academy β€οΈ
Fantastic results as follows:
8/under Classical Group - 1st place
10/under Classical Group - 1st place
10/under Lyrical Group - 3rd place
12/under Classical Group - 2nd place
12/under Lyrical Group - 2nd place
12/under Contemporary Group - 3rd place
15/under Classical Group - 1st place
15/under Character Group - 2nd place
15/under Lyrical Group - 2nd place
15/under Contemporary Group - Highly Commended
Open Age Classical Group - 1st place
Open Age Entertainment Group - Highly Commended
Open Age Lyrical Group - 1st place
Open Age Contemporary Group - 3rd place
Congratulations!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Margaret Stafford
Congratulations one and all. High expectations provide high results. πππ
can't believe how well everyone has done, in this Covid year. Please pass on our congrats to EVERYONE
Congratulations π₯³ Hard work gives great results!!!πΈ
Congratulations everyone
Congratulations ABDA!
Congratulations to you all π
That’s awesome! I bet they all loved being back on stage .....
Awesome results...Congratulations πππ
Awesome results! Well done ABDA team! ππ
Simply stunning!
Congratulations!!!
Parabéns π
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations everyone ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
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Mon Aug 31st, 2020
Bon Voyage Alicia!
Our stunning Full-time student Alicia Vaseo (17) has just arrived in the Netherlands to begin a Bachelor of Dance at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
We are so proud of Alicia and wish her a huge Toi Toi Toi for this next part of her dance journey - we will miss Alicia's gorgeous smile at the studio, but know she is going to do amazing things in Europe!
Alicia joined our academy in 2016, and we have had the pleasure of seeing her transform herself into the amazing young dancer she is today - we look forward to following her next steps overseas xxx ... See MoreSee Less
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Your passion and drive will take you far Alicia. Sending so much positive energy your way. Poppi will love knowing you're close by. Xππ
Beautiful dancer on the inside and out! Best wishes Alicia π
So exciting to watch the next part of Alicia's journey xx
Congratulations! All the best wishesπ§βοΈ
Thank you Amanda Bollinger and your beautiful teachers and family for nourishing Alicia in your studio for all these years. Thank you for always making her feel so welcome and loved. For bringing so much passion to your work and showing to your students that everything is possible. For teaching them to follow their dreams. For making your studio their home and encouraging them to be one large family caring for and supporting each other. For going far beyond expected to do the best for your students. For teaching Alicia the skills she will carry with her for life. She is very excited starting her new journey and we all look forward to see her continue dancing and achieving her dreams. And a vary special thank you to Stephan Bollinger for all of the amazing photos and videos that we will always treasure πππ
Stunning Alicia Vaseo Toi Toi girl! Fly high πππ
All the very best Alicia xx
Good luck and best wishes Alicia π€β£οΈπ
β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈall the best lovely
Shine Alicia xx
All the very best Alicia ππ
Have the time of your life Alicia βοΈ
Enjoy Darling! You are amazing! ππ
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Sun Aug 23rd, 2020
Bon Voyage Poppi!
Our beautiful Full-time student Poppi Eccleston (16) has just stepped off a plane in Amsterdam to take up a scholarship at the Dutch National Ballet Academy.
Poppi received a scholarship for the Bachelor Program at this prestigious institution after competing at the Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland in February 2020.
We have loved having Poppi at ABDA for the past 3 years - she has inspired so many with her dedication, artistry, superb technique and loving manner.. we will miss her dearly, but are so proud of her and can't wait to hear all about her new adventures in Amsterdam.
Toi Toi Toi Poppi!!
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Super! Congratulations Poppi β£
Well done Poppi - enjoy π»β€οΈ
Well done Poppi. I watched you at the Prix and you were a stand out!!! Have the best time.
All the best Poppi π
I love how the little ones look up to the older ones
Congrats Poppi π
Enjoy Pop! Beautiful photos Stephan!
That’s amazing ππ well done xx
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