Associate Coaching 2025

ASSOCIATE COACHING

CLAUDIA DEAN WORLD

Our Associate Coaching program offers refined, professional ballet coaching 1 day a week to add to your studio training.

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Lead Coach: Georgia McKeon + Oversight Director: Claudia Dean

WHAT IS ASSOCIATE COACHING?

Our Associates receive personalised coaching to refine their technique and artistic expression while building career connections within the ballet world. We offer expert guidance on audition and competition preparation, including how to create a resume, equipping each dancer with the tools to succeed.

Only 12 Associates are selected per level, ensuring focused and individualised support.

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Associate Coaching supports 12 dancers with our highly focused training program- designed to complement studio classes while offering refined coaching that prepares dancers for auditions, competitions, and long-term success in ballet.

Our Associate Coaching program is designed to work with your current dance training, not replace it. We believe that dancers grow best when supported by both their home studio and external coaching.

Learn how to prepare and stand out in competitive ballet settings. With firsthand experience working closely with directors & judges, our team understands exactly whats required and trains our Associates to meet and exceed those expectations.

Dancers receive regular assessments throughout the year, with end-of-term feedback interviews between our coaches and parents to keep you informed and involved in your dancer’s progress.

Build your confidence and feel fully supported through expert coaching and personalised mentorship. We offer exclusive access to judges and industry professionals, helping you grow your network and be seen by the people who help progress your ballet career.

Juniors

(Level 1 & 2)

Tuesdays weekly 8:00am-12:00pm

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Seniors

(Level 3 & 4)

Thursdays weekly 9:00am-3:00pm

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MEET YOUR BRISBANE FACULTY

GEORGIA MCKEON - LEAD COACH

Coach Georgia is an experienced, RAD-accredited coach trained at internationally renowned company schools and in the Claudia Dean Method. As Lead Coach for our Australian Associate Program, she combines a strong foundation in classical technique with our refined coaching methods to help each dancer progress with clarity, confidence, and consistency. Georgia is deeply passionate about nurturing talent, inspiring discipline, and guiding every dancer to reach their personal best.

Claudia Dean - Oversight Director

Claudia Dean trained at The Royal Ballet School and danced with The Royal Ballet Company before returning to Australia, where she became one of the most sought-after ballet coaches. With over a decade of experience directing Claudia Dean World, Claudia draws on her international network and transformative methods to guide dancers confidently towards their training and ballet career goals.

HOW TO APPLY

BECOME AN ASSOCIATE

Submit your application below to become 1 of 12 Associates ⬇️

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Dancers must be attending their studio classes to participate in the Associate Coaching program. As always, our Associate program is designed to enhance existing training, not replace it.

Dancers are required to commit to weekly attendance throughout the term to ensure consistent progress and full benefit from the program.

Dancers are encouraged to actively participate in auditions & competitions and must be prepared to use the tools and techniques provided in the program (including resume/CV preparation) for upcoming opportunities.

Parents and dancers to communicate any concerns or special needs directly with our coaches to ensure their success with our Associate Coaching.

EXPECT RESULTS

We look forward to viewing your application.