• Individualised classical ballet coaching tailored to each dancer’s age, stage and goals. Sessions focus on refined technique, alignment, artistry and safe physical development through highly personalised correction and feedback.

  • Specialist coaching for dancers pursuing elite pathways, including preparation for full-time ballet schools, professional academies and international programs. Emphasis on technical precision, conditioning, artistry and audition readiness.

  • Targeted coaching blocks offered during school holidays, designed to accelerate technical progress and address specific areas of need without the pressure of weekly classes.

  • Support for national and international ballet auditions, including video audition preparation, artistic refinement and professional presentation guidance.

  • Professional advice for families navigating training pathways, school balance and future planning. Supports informed decision-making.

Services

How We Work

Developing Dancers Melbourne offers high-quality classical ballet coaching for dedicated young dancers.

Led by Kate Reilly, a highly qualified Vaganova-trained ballet specialist, coaching is grounded in personalised technical development, individual attention and a clear long-term outlook. Families value the open, honest and ongoing conversations around each dancer’s potential, progress and next steps.

Private coaching typically complements training at a quality ballet school, but may also stand alone for dancers who benefit from a more individualised approach.

Coaching Schedule

Ongoing Training

Most dancers attend one private session per week during school terms.

This supports steady progress alongside their regular training, with:

  • Focused technical and artistic correction

  • Safe, gradual strength and flexibility gains

  • Time between lessons to practise with purpose

  • Ongoing tracking of progress and open communication with families

Intensive Blocks

Optional 3–5 day intensives allow dancers to:

  • Deepen technical work

  • Build strength and flexibility

  • Prepare for auditions, exams or competitions

  • Access coaching during school holidays or from interstate