With elite training from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Mollie’s classical foundation is shaped by industry leaders including Kirsty Martin, Tim Harbour, Beverly-Jane Fry, Tim Storey, and Michael Pappalardo.

Her professional performance career spans both classical and contemporary works, with highlights including:

• Unlid Dance Theatre (Singapore, 2024)

• Classical and Contemporary roles with Melbourne City Ballet

• Carmen (Principal Role)

• SYNC — Nils Christe (Australian Premiere)

• Raymonda’s Dream Scene — Overall Winner, Ballet Teachers’ Workshop

As Head of Program Development, Mollie leads the creation of ABC’s full adult training pathway, including classical curriculum design, pointe and pre-pointe programming, repertoire studies, assessment preparation, and the Steady | Strengthen | Soar progression model.

A qualified High-Performance Sports Scientist and Master Personal Trainer, she integrates biomechanics, strength development, and safe dance methodology to support long-term dancer health and performance. Her classes are known for their clarity, precision, and emphasis on intelligent technique.

Mollie also plays a significant role in global pointe-shoe innovation. She is one of only four educators worldwide selected as an Actable Pointe Educational Research Tester, contributing her expertise to the development of next-generation German-engineered pointe shoes designed for safety, performance, and anatomical integrity.

As Director of Ballet IQ, ABC’s global online training platform, Mollie oversees curriculum design, filmed programs, and advanced technique modules for adult dancers internationally.

Mollie’s teaching and leadership are grounded in a deep belief that adult ballet is a powerful, evolving practice. She champions the idea that adult dancers deserve rigorous, intelligent, high-level training - delivered with respect, clarity, and an understanding of the unique strengths adults bring to their dance journey.

She is also a core member of the ABC National & International Tour Faculty, including the 2025 tour supporting Isabella McGuire Mayes, delivering masterclasses, repertoire coaching, and performance intensives across Australia and abroad.

Driven by expertise, compassion, and artistic integrity, Mollie is a guiding force in shaping ABC’s reputation as a world leader in adult ballet education.

In 2018, Rebecca joined the Victorian State Ballet in Melbourne, where she toured extensively throughout Australia and performed a wide range of classical repertoire in featured soloist roles. Her performance credits include Big Swans (Swan Lake), Arabian Princess (The Nutcracker), Evil Queen (Snow White), and Carabosse (Sleeping Beauty).

Since concluding her professional stage career, Rebecca has focused on dance education and is completing a Master’s in Applied Learning and Teaching, specialising in Dance and Drama. She brings deep professional experience to the studio and a passion for blending strong technical foundations with expressive artistry in her teaching.

Rebecca is committed to performance excellence and arts education and believes in dance as a lifelong practice. She is delighted to join the Adult Ballet Centre faculty, where she supports, inspires, and empowers dancers of all ages and levels on their artistic journeys.

Damian Smith is an internationally acclaimed ballet artist and educator whose distinguished career spans over two decades at the highest levels of the ballet world. A former Principal Artist with the prestigious San Francisco Ballet, Damian has performed on some of the most celebrated stages across the globe, working with leading choreographers and ballet masters of our time.

Originally from Newcastle, Australia, Damian trained at The McDonald College and The School of American Ballet in New York before joining San Francisco Ballet, where he rose to the rank of Principal Dancer. Throughout his career, he performed leading roles in a vast repertoire, including works by Balanchine, Forsythe, Robbins, and Wheeldon, earning critical acclaim for his artistry, versatility, and emotional depth on stage.

Following his illustrious performance career, Damian returned to Australia to take on the role of Artistic Director of The National Ballet School, where he dedicated himself to the next generation of dancers, shaping the future of ballet training with his extraordinary knowledge, mentorship, and creative vision.

As a Guest Artist at the Adult Ballet Centre®, Damian brings a wealth of international experience, technical mastery, and artistic inspiration to adult dancers. His classes and coaching sessions are renowned for their generosity, attention to detail, and deep respect for each dancer’s personal journey. Dancers have the rare opportunity to learn from a master who embodies both the elite tradition of classical ballet and a contemporary understanding of movement and artistry.

Damian’s presence at the Adult Ballet Centre® continues to inspire and elevate the community, offering a truly world-class experience for all who step into his classes.

Paul Knobloch is a distinguished Australian choreographer, creative director, and ballet répétiteur whose career spans stage, film, and television. An honours graduate of The Australian Ballet School, Paul rose swiftly to the rank of Soloist with The Australian Ballet before joining Béjart Ballet Lausanne in 2009 as a Principal Artist.

His international career has seen him collaborate with many of the world’s most prestigious companies, including English National Ballet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, West Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance Company. His repertoire ranges from leading roles in the great classical works to innovative collaborations with contemporary choreographers, demonstrating a rare versatility that bridges tradition and modernity.

As a choreographer, Paul has been critically acclaimed for his originality and vision, with commissions spanning Australia, Europe, Canada, and the United States. In 2019, he brought his creativity to a new audience through an artistic collaboration with The Wiggles, and he continues to contribute fresh perspectives as both performer and choreographer today.

A sought-after teacher and mentor, Paul has been invited to share his expertise with leading companies around the globe, including Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Tokyo Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, and St Petersburg Ballet. Honoured in 2001 as the ACT Young Australian of the Year, Paul has long been recognised for his artistic excellence and dedication to the development of future generations of dancers.

Currently serving as répétiteur with The Australian Ballet for its national tour and Storytime Ballet, Paul combines a deep respect for classical heritage with a commitment to innovation. His masterclasses are renowned for their clarity, artistry, and inspiration — qualities he will bring to the Adult Ballet Centre in this rare and exciting opportunity for our community of adult dancers.

Isabella McGuire Mayes is a distinguished ballet artist and educator whose inspiring work with adult ballet dancers has earned her international recognition. Known for her commitment to making ballet accessible, empowering, and artistically fulfilling for adults at every stage of their journey, Isabella brings a wealth of expertise and a dynamic, compassionate teaching style to the Adult Ballet Centre® community.

Trained extensively in Russia, Isabella completed her professional ballet studies with high distinction and has performed, taught, and coached internationally. Her teaching philosophy blends the precision and discipline of classical ballet with a contemporary understanding of adult learning, making her a sought-after figure in the global adult ballet movement.

In collaboration with the Adult Ballet Centre®, Isabella has served as a Guest Teaching Artist for Australian ballet tours, where her masterclasses provided adult dancers with unique access to a high level coaching in a supportive, world-class environment. Managed nationally by Lee Harrison, these tours offered dancers across Australia the opportunity to refine their technique, deepen their artistry, and reignite their passion for ballet under Isabella’s expert guidance.

Through her association with the Adult Ballet Centre®, Isabella has further enriched her own teaching practice, gaining deep insights into the Centre’s progressive and supportive approach to adult ballet education. She shares a strong alignment with ABC’s mission to create a welcoming and empowering space for adult dancers, and continues to integrate these values into her masterclasses and coaching.

Isabella’s classes are celebrated for their technical clarity, musicality, and uplifting atmosphere, creating space for adult dancers to achieve personal breakthroughs and rediscover their love for the art form.

Her contributions to the Adult Ballet Centre® continue to inspire adult dancers to dance with confidence, joy, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Susan began her performing career at a young age, later training at the Australian Ballet School before going on to perform professionally in productions including Coppélia, Carmen, Giselle, The Three Musketeers, Poems, and City Dances. Her career also extended into musical theatre and commercial performance work in Australia and internationaly, including London, Portugal, and Vienna. She later operated her own dance school for 25 years, served as Associate Director of the National Theatre Ballet School from 2018 to 2023, and continues to work as an international examiner, adjudicator, and passionate freelance dance teacher.

Susan brings an exceptional depth of experience to ABC, with professional training through the Australian Ballet School, performance experience with the Australian Ballet Company, Victorian State Opera, Heidelberg Ballet Ensemble, and Rex Reid Ballet Company, along with an extensive career in teaching, adjudication, and examination both in Australia and internationally. She is also a Royal Academy of Dance Examiner and has worked for many years across ballet education, performance, and assessment.

Bianca Carnovale, known worldwide as the Ballet Busker, is an inspiring ballet artist and performer who has captivated global audiences through her unique fusion of classical ballet and public art. With a deep commitment to making ballet visible, accessible, and celebrated beyond traditional theatres, Bianca transforms everyday spaces into living stages, bringing the beauty of ballet directly to people around the world.

Bianca received her early formal ballet training at Brent Street Performing Arts and The McDonald College, two of Australia's leading institutions for elite performing arts education. At just 17 years of age, she was accepted into the prestigious Ballet Academy East in New York City, USA, where she further refined her technique and performance artistry under internationally acclaimed faculty. Her training combined rigorous classical ballet foundations with a strong emphasis on contemporary versatility, preparing her for a dynamic international career.

As the Ballet Busker, Bianca has travelled extensively, performing in iconic public spaces across Australia, Europe, and North America. Her performances breathe life into city streets, cultural landmarks, and everyday places—creating magical encounters with ballet for audiences of all backgrounds and ages.

Bianca’s teaching philosophy closely aligns with the Adult Ballet Centre®'s mission to make ballet an inclusive, empowering, and enriching experience. Through her guest masterclasses at ABC, Bianca shares her extraordinary passion, creativity, and dynamic energy, encouraging adult dancers to explore artistry, musicality, and the joy of movement both within and beyond the studio.

Her collaboration with the Adult Ballet Centre® has further enhanced her teaching approach, embracing ABC’s progressive and supportive methodology for adult ballet education. Bianca’s masterclasses invite dancers to expand their technical skills, build confidence, and experience ballet as a living, breathing art form accessible to all.

Her dynamic spirit, artistic innovation, and unwavering commitment to making ballet accessible continue to inspire the Adult Ballet Centre® community.

Ty King-Wall is one of Australia's most celebrated ballet artists, renowned for his exceptional technical brilliance, commanding stage presence, and distinguished leadership within the ballet world. With an illustrious international career spanning both performance and artistic direction, Ty brings a wealth of experience, artistry, and insight to the Adult Ballet Centre® community.

Ty trained at the New Zealand School of Dance before joining The Australian Ballet, where he rose swiftly through the ranks to become a Principal Artist. Throughout his distinguished career, he performed lead roles in classical and contemporary masterpieces, including works by MacMillan, Ashton, Cranko, Balanchine, and Wheeldon. His performances were acclaimed for their depth, elegance, and powerful storytelling.

Following his celebrated stage career, Ty was appointed Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, leading one of the Southern Hemisphere's premier ballet companies with vision, artistry, and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of dancers.

As a Guest Teaching Artist at the Adult Ballet Centre®, Ty shares his extensive professional expertise, technical refinement, and deep knowledge of performance artistry with adult dancers of all backgrounds. His masterclasses offer a rare opportunity to learn from a world-class principal artist and artistic leader, inspiring dancers to deepen their technique, musicality, and personal expression.

Ty’s collaboration with the Adult Ballet Centre® reflects a shared belief that ballet is a lifelong journey of growth, artistry, and empowerment. His inspiring teaching approach encourages dancers to cultivate confidence, connection, and joy within their ballet practice.