What we offer young dancers.

Developing Dancers Melbourne provides high-quality classical ballet coaching for dedicated, motivated and talented young dancers.

Our focus is on personalised technical development, individual attention and long-term progression, delivered by Kate Reilly - an experienced, caring and highly qualified ballet specialist trained in the Vaganova method.

Private coaching may complement a dancer’s core training at a quality ballet school, or form a complete tuition pathway for students needing a more individually tailored approach.

Our services.

 

Pre-professional dancers

For dancers preparing seriously for future training pathways:

> Classical ballet technique

> Floor Barre

> Body conditioning

> Pilates

> Independent professional advice - pathway planning, strategy, timelines.

> Ongoing mentorship (optional)

Ballet academy auditionees

Targeted coaching for entry into elite training institutions:

> Local audition preparation (e.g. VCASS, Australian Ballet School)

> Interstate & international video auditions (e.g. European ballet academies, university dance courses, pre-professional years)

Ballet exam candidates

Specialist support for syllabus-based pathway progression:

> Australian Conservatoire of Ballet

> International Character Dance Syllabus

Competition candidates

High-level coaching for competition readiness:

> International competitions e.g YAGP, Asian Grand Prix

> Local/national competitions, e.g. AICD, Sydney Eisteddfod, Royal South Street.

Children and teens

For young dancers needing thoughtful, developmentally appropriate coaching:

> Classical ballet technique

> Floor Barre

> Musicality

> National character dance

When we meet.

School Terms

Most dancers attend one private session weekly throughout school terms.

This provides the perfect balance between focused individual coaching and their wider training commitments.

Weekly sessions allow for:

  • Regular reinforcement of technical, artistic and musical corrections

  • Gradual and safe improvements in strength and flexibility

  • Growing confidence through individual attention

  • Time between lessons to practise with purpose (including written prompts if useful)

  • Close tracking of each dancer’s development

  • Early support if a student needs extra practice or encouragement

  • Clear, ongoing communication with families

Holiday intensives

Optional holiday intensives (3–5 consecutive days) provide an exciting opportunity to:

  • Dive deeper into technique

  • Build strength and flexibility

  • Prepare for personal goals such as auditions, exams or competitions

  • Access high-quality training for those travelling from interstate or regional areas