Meet Your Coach – Miss Anne

Miss Anne brings a wealth of international professional experience and elite training to her coaching. She holds a Diploma of Classical Ballet from the Australian Ballet School and is a Licentiate of the Cecchetti International Classical Ballet (L.C.B.A.–C.I.C.B.).

She graduated under the direction of Dame Margaret Scott and performed with the school’s graduate touring company, guided by Marilyn Rowe and Gailene Stock.

Miss Anne went on to perform internationally with the Singapore Dance Theatre, where she danced soloist and principal roles. Her career also included engagements with the London Ballet Theatre and Tiroler Landestheater Innsbruck, touring extensively across Asia, the UK, and Europe.

After a decade in professional ballet, she transitioned into musical theatre, performing in Really Useful Company productions of Phantom of the Opera under producer Cameron Mackintosh. She toured the UK, Hamburg, and Stuttgart for six years.

Throughout her career, Miss Anne collaborated with renowned creatives including Gillian Lynne, Harold Prince, and Denny Berry, and performed for members of the British royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II.

Following her performing career, Miss Anne taught and choreographed across Germany, including long-term work with the Natur Theater Renningen.

Upon returning to Australia, she joined the coaching team for Billy Elliot The Musical and further expanded her qualifications, including:

• Licentiate Cecchetti Ballet Teaching Qualification

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy)

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

• Certificate IV in Pilates

• Xtend Barre Instructor Qualification

Miss Anne has developed her own specialised conditioning and strengthening program, designed to support each individual dancer in improving their technique across a variety of movement disciplines. Her work caters to students from diverse backgrounds including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Calisthenics, and Gymnastics, allowing for a well-rounded and adaptable training approach.

A highly respected and sought-after coach, Miss Anne brings extensive teaching and industry experience, including:

• Head of Ballet Strength & Conditioning with Dance Prescription for over 8 years 

• Lecturer in Ballet and Technique at JMC Academy Melbourne for 3 years

• International Guest Workshop Coach in Germany (2024)

• European workshop tour scheduled for July 2026

Miss Anne specializes in developing individualized training programs that focus on:

• Strong classical foundations

• Technical refinement

• Injury prevention

• Strength and conditioning

Her approach combines elite classical ballet training with modern conditioning methodologies, enabling dancers to enhance performance, build resilience, and maintain long-term physical health.