Academy Faculty
Under the supervision of Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO, and directed by Academy Director, Christian TÃ tchev, students are professionally trained by a world-class teaching faculty across all programs and Levels.


With backgrounds as professional dancers, choreographers, and coaches in companies across the globe, Queensland Ballet Academy faculty are among the best in the industry. Our faculty has extensive experience in all aspects of dance training across the full spectrum of disciplines, and bring years of professional expertise to their roles.
Students also benefit from an exceptional Performance Health team, while comprehensive administrative and medical teams support the delivery of a seamless curriculum.
#Meet Our Faculty
Artistic Staff

Christian TÃ tchev
Academy Director

Paul Boyd
Academy Ballet Master and Resident Choreographer

Veronika Sheremetieva
Head of Lower School

Louise Deleur
Head of Contemporary Dance and Resident Choreographer

Kym Stokes
Foundation Program Coordinator

Camilo Ramos
Pre-Professional Program Coordinator

Claire Phipps-Males
Pre-Professional Program Coordinator

Guy Wheatstone
Guest Academy Program Coordinator

Tabitha Buttsworth
Academy Teacher

Lisa Edwards
Academy Teacher

Laura Hidalgo
Academy Teacher

Clare Morehen
Academy Teacher (maternity leave)

John Sandurski
Academy Teacher

Amelia Waller
Associate Teacher

Grant Aris
Associate Teacher

Gary Dionysius
Academy Teacher and Pianist

Benjamin Drozdovskii
Academy Pianist

Michelle Kim
Academy Pianist

Mark Leung
Academy Pianist
Lucas Lynch
Academy Pianists
Brett Sturdy
Academy Pianists
Catherine Yu
Academy Pianist
Business Staff

Gabrielle Johnston
Head of Academy Operations

Kali Harris
Academy Manager
Verity Barnes
Enrolments and Pathways Specialist

Nicola Pierrepont
Wellbeing Manager
Jane Wilkinson
Academy Coordinator
Abbey Brown
Academy Receptionist
Performance Health Team

Melissa Tattam
Academy Physiotherapist
Grace Williams
Academy Physiotherapist

Tony Lewis
Academy Strength Coach
Facilities
Riley van der Werf
Facilities Officer
Stephen Grenfell
Facilities Officer
#Discover more
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Facilities
Opened in 2020, the Academy's home boasts world-class dance studios, performance spaces, wellness spaces and more.