Talented Mackay dancers Ruby Meares and Eva Bishop experienced a huge thrill recently when they participated in specialised classes at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne and Queensland Ballet Academy in Brisbane.
Both Ruby and Eva spent five days developing their dance technique and artistry and grabbed the opportunity to work with teachers of high renown and in a class of only high aptitude peers.
The 12-year-old duo – who attend St Patrick’s College in Mackay - compete for Leisa Payne School of Dance and are part of the school’s Australian Ballet Interstate Program and Queensland Ballet Guest Academy Dance Program.
Eva dances seven days a week and joined the Leisa Payne School of Dance at the age of four where she has performed with distinction in the Intermediate category and Level 5 with the Queensland Ballet Academy.
Since taking up dancing, young Ruby has developed her all round skills and described her stints in Melbourne and Brisbane as an “awesome experience.”
She soaked up the expert tuition from the highly acclaimed teachers and was able to hone her Queensland Ballet Academy Level 6 training in competitive surrounds.
Both girls performed at the recent Royal Academy Dance Jacqueline Morland Awards in Brisbane where they showcased their dancing aptitude in the Masterclass Solo competition.
Participating in the specialised classes has given Ruby and Eva a huge boost in confidence as they prepare for various upcoming dance events.
Contributed by Chris Karas
Leisa Payne School of Dance students Eva Bishop and Ruby Meares made the most of their invitation to perform in specialised classes at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne and Queensland Ballet Academy in Brisbane
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