Established in 1939 by Australian performing arts pioneer Gertrude Johnson OBE, The National Ballet School (formerly National Theatre Ballet School) is now under the leadership of Artistic Director Damian Smith, a renowned former Principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. Our diverse and highly accomplished teaching faculty delivers a comprehensive dance education based on Vaganova and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) training. We offer junior to senior classes for the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre, as well as school holiday programs, extension and elite classes.