Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy

We are so proud of our gorgeous Full-Time student Imogen Stehlik (16), who has just spent a week at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts!
Imogen was awarded this short-term scholarship to WAAPA at the BICD Prix last year.
We can’t wait to hear all about it!
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WAAPA at ECU Brisbane International Contemporary Dance Prix

Character Examinations 2026 🌟
Today our gorgeous Level 3, Level 4 and Excellence students sat their Character Dance exams.
Thank you to our wonderful Ms Ariane for the beautiful style, flair and strength which she develops in our students through the character syllabus. Such an asset for our lucky dancers to have, as they head towards the professional world of classical ballet 💫
Huge thanks to the lovely Elizabeth Richards for coming to examine our students 🥰

Congratulations to our junior Eisteddfod groups for the amazing growth they have shown over the 2026 Eisteddfod season!

At the final two competitions of the year we saw our 8/under and 10/under groups shine - two groups of beautifully poised young dancers, who have bonded together and danced with heart and soul.
Not only have these young performers honed their technique, musicality and artistry through the rehearsal process, but their corps de ballet skills and teamwork was truly remarkable to witness. So proud!! 🧡

QUOTA BEENLEIGH:
🌟 8/under:
2nd - Classical
3rd - Lyrical
🌟 10/under:
2nd - Classical
1st - Lyrical
🌟 12/under:
1st & 3rd - Classical
1st - Lyrical
HC - Contemporary

GOLD COAST EISTEDDFOD:
🌟 8/under:
2nd - Classical
VHC - Lyrical
🌟 10/under:
2nd & 3rd - Classical
VHC - Lyrical

Looking forward to our senior groups competing at the GC Eisteddfod in a couple of weeks time!

Quota Beenleigh Gold Coast Eisteddfod The Star Gold Coast Theatre Logan Entertainment Centre ❤️

Ballet Conservatoire Examinations 2026 🌟
We are so proud of our 57 students who sat their external ballet exams this week!
We were honoured to have the BC founder and director Ms Christine Walsh AM come to examine the students, and are still so excited to be teaching this beautiful Vaganova-based syllabus, 21 years on!
Thank you to all our wonderful students, teachers and parents for the trust, dedication and commitment you all give to enable our young dancers to thrive 🧡
Special mention to our Full-Time students Avalon, Frances & Maisy who sat the final BC examination - Excellence - a stunning series of solos showcasing their technical skills and artistic abilities 💫
Ballet Conservatoire ❤️

We are so incredibly proud of our stunning Full-Time students Sophie Simonds (15) and Frances Ng (16), who danced in the Sydney Eisteddfod Junior/Senior Ballet Scholarships at the iconic Sydney Opera House last night! 🌟❤️
What a wonderful memory for these girls and their families to treasure!
A testament to the commitment and dedication they have shown, alongside the wonderful coaching and mentorship by our faculty 🧡
Bright futures ahead for these two beautiful dancers and gorgeous humans 💫
Sydney Eisteddfod 🇦🇺 ❤️

5 Special Awards, 2 Repertoire Runner-ups and many more wonderful results at the 2026 Gold Coast Eisteddfod solos!
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We are so proud of our students and teachers for the dedication and commitment which led to our fabulous success:
🌟 Seven Peng (8):
1st - Classical
2nd - Demi-character
🌟 Isabella Tan (8):
2nd - Classical
VHC - Demi-character
🌟 Charlotte Lai (8):
VHC - Classical
VHC - Demi-character
🌟 Camellia Zhu (8):
2nd - Novice Any Style (Classical)
🌟 Chloe Godden (9):
1st - Demi-character
VHC - Lyrical
SPECIAL AWARD: Most Entertaining Solo 12/under
🌟 Skyler Maller (9):
3rd - Classical
HC - Demi-character
🌟 Heidi Kam (10):
1st - Classical
3rd - Demi-character
SPECIAL AWARD: Most Promising Classical Dancer 12/under
🌟 Catherine Chefanov (10):
2nd - Classical
HC - Lyrical
VHC - Contemporary
🌟Aria Russo (10):
VHC - Classical
HC - Demi-character
3rd - Lyrical
🌟 Rio Kaneko (10):
VHC - Classical
🌟 Harriette Roberts (11):
HC - Any Style (repertoire)
🌟 Ellie Tiralongo (12):
1st - Classical 3rd
1st - Demi-character
HC - Lyrical
HC - Contemporary
1st - Any Style (Repertoire)
RUNNER-UP Junior Repertoire
🌟 Milay Matsumoto (12):
VHC - Classical
1st - Lyrical
HC - Contemporary
🌟 Rosie Dickens (12):
2nd - Demi-character
🌟 Jade Shi (12):
VHC - Classical
VHC - Lyrical
🌟 Ruby Elson (14):
VHC - Classical
2nd - Demi-character
HC - Lyrical
🌟 Sophie Simonds (15):
1st - Classical
3rd - Demi-character
VHC - Lyrical
3rd - Contemporary
SPECIAL AWARD: Most Promising Classical Dancer 13/over
🌟 Frances Ng (15):
HC - Classical
3rd - Demi-character
1st - Lyrical
1st - Contemporary
RUNNER-UP Senior Classical Championship
RUNNER-UP Senior Repertoire
SPECIAL AWARD: Most Entertaining Solo 13/over
🌟 Avalon Roberts (15):
1st - Classical
1st - Demi-character
2nd - Lyrical
2nd - Contemporary
FINALIST Senior Repertoire
SPECIAL AWARD: Most Outstanding Classical Dancer 13/over
🌟 Maisy Mc Dougall (15):
3rd - Classical
2nd - Demi-character
VHC - Lyrical
🌟 Mahina Higo (15):
HC - Classical
HC - Demi-character
3rd - Lyrical
HC - Contemporary
FINALIST Senior Repertoire
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Gold Coast Eisteddfod

ABDA shines bright at Starbound, winning every Classical section! 🌟
Huge congratulations to our Group dancers for their outstanding performances at the Starbound Festival of Performing Arts last weekend on the Gold Coast:
🌟8/under:
1st - Classical
VHC - Lyrical
🌟 10/under:
1st & 3rd - Classical
1st - Lyrical
🌟 12/under:
1st & 2nd - Classical
1st - Lyrical
3rd - Contemporary
🌟 15/under:
1st & 2nd - Classical
1st & 2nd - Lyrical
HC - Contemporary
🌟 Open Age:
1st & 2nd - Classical
1st & 2nd - Lyrical
1st - Contemporary
SPECIAL AWARD: Showstopper Award for Highest Scoring Group of the Festival 💫
We are so proud of our dancers who are such a testament to the hard work and dedication shown in the studio every day, by not only our students but also our amazing teachers 🧡
STARBOUND DANCE FESTIVAL🌟💫 ❤️

Wishing our Full-time student Angus Fraser (16) an amazing week at the Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive!
Angus received Direct Entry into this prestigious summer program following his performances at the CD Scholarships in Brisbane this year. We cant wait to hear all about his time at the RBS Upper School!
Photo by CDS photographer
Royal Ballet School ❤️

Congratulations to our soloists who competed at the Murwillumbah Festival of the Performing Arts during the holidays:
🌟 Frances Ng (16):
WINNER - JJ Richards Memorial Ballet Scholarship
🌟 Avalon Robert’s (16): RUNNER-UP - JJ Richards Memorial Ballet Scholarship
🌟 Imogen Stehlik (16):
3rd - JJ Richards Memorial Ballet Scholarship
VHC - Classical
1st - Demi-character
3rd - Any style (contemporary)
3rd - Repertoire
🌟 Sophie Simonds (15):
VHC - JJ Richards Memorial Ballet Scholarship
🌟 Maisy McDougall (16):
HC - JJ Richards Memorial Ballet Scholarship
1st - Classical
2nd - Demi-character
2nd - Lyrical
1st - Repertoire
🌟 Ellie Tiralongo (12):
1st - Classical
1st - Repertoire
2nd - Lyrical
VHC - Contemporary
🌟 Charlotte Mariconte (12):
2nd - Classical
1st - Lyrical
3rd - Repertoire
🌟 Heidi Kam (10):
3rd - Classical
2nd - Demi-character
2nd - Lyrical
2nd - Contemporary
1st - Repertoire
🌟 Rio Kaneko (10):
VHC - Classical
VHC - Demi-character
3rd - Lyrical
🌟 Chloe Godden (9):
2nd - Classical
1st - Demi-character
🌟 Skyler Maller (9):
3rd - Demi-character
🌟 Joanna Zhu (9):
HC - Classical
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We are very proud of our beautiful dancers!
Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts ❤️

Congratulations to our beautiful soloists who recently competed in the Ipswich Eisteddfod solos, with outstanding results including 6 Special Awards!
🌟 Charlotte Lai (8):
HC - Classical
🌟 Isabella Tan (8):
HC - Classical
🌟 Chloe Godden (9):
HC - Classical
3rd - Demi-character
1st - Lyrical
SPECIAL AWARD: Frederick Trotter Memorial Trophy 12/under
🌟Heidi Kam (10):
2nd - Classical
VHC - Demi-character
HC - Lyrical
3rd - Contemporary
RUNNER-UP - Junior Classical Championship
🌟 Catherine Chefanov (10):
VHC - Classical
3rd - Demi-character
2nd - Lyrical
HC - Contemporary
🌟Rio Kaneko (10):
HC - Classical
VHC - Lyrical
🌟 Harriette Roberts (11):
VHC - Any Style (repertoire)
🌟 Ellie Tiralongo (12):
1st - Classical
3rd - Demi-character
1st - Lyrical
3rd - Contemporary
3rd - Any Style (Repertoire)
SPECIAL AWARD: Intermediate Contemporary Award 12/under
🌟 Audrey Fraser (13):
3rd - Classical
VHC - Demi-character
HC - Lyrical
1st - Contemporary
SPECIAL AWARD: Classical Encouragement Award 13/14 yrs
🌟 Rosie Dickens (13):
HC - Classical
VHC - Demi-character
VHC - Lyrical
SPECIAL AWARD: Classical Encouragement Award 11/12 yrs
🌟 Ruby Elson (14):
1st - Classical
1st - Demi-character
1st - Contemporary
2nd - Lyrical
SPECIAL AWARD: Senior Contemporary Award 13-20 yrs
🌟 Frances Ng (16):
1st - Classical
2nd - Demi-character
2nd - Lyrical
2nd - Contemporary
RUNNER-UP - Senior Classical Championship
SPECIAL AWARD: Senior Classical Bursary 15-20 yrs
🌟 Imogen Stehlik (16):
1st - Demi-character
1st - Contemporary
2nd - Classical
3rd - Lyrical
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And a special mention to Joanna Zhu on her solo debut 🧡
We are so proud of you all!!
ijesi.dance ❤️