QUEENSLAND BALLET - Key Persons


Abbey Brown

Job Titles:
  • Academy Receptionist

Adam Sleeman

Job Titles:
  • Experiences Manager

Ai Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Alexander Idaszak

Job Titles:
  • Principal Artist

Amanda Newman

Job Titles:
  • Shoe Coordinator

Amber Mitchell-Knight

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Amelia Waller

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Teacher

Ana Draca Hilan

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Angela Shadbolt

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to Artistic Director and Executive Director

Angharad Gladding

Job Titles:
  • Visual Content Specialist

Anna Ilic

Job Titles:
  • Principal Cutter

Ari Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Ashley Dunn - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Marketing

Ben Marcolin

Job Titles:
  • Technical Manager ( Staging )

Benjamin Drozdovskii

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianist

Bethany Cordwell

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Beverley Rehbock

Job Titles:
  • Payroll Specialist

Brett Clark - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Honorary Life Member

Brett Sturdy

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianists

Briana McAllen

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Bridget O'Shannessy

Job Titles:
  • Functions and Venue Hire Coordinator

Bronte Kielly-Coleman

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Brooke Ray

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist
Brooke was born in Auckland, New Zealand. She started dancing as a teenager at the Mount Eden Ballet School, before joining the Royal Ballet School in 2012. At the age of 20, she joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet, where she performed in various roles. Brooke joined Queensland Ballet as Company Artist in 2020.

Callum Mackie

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Cameron Goerg

Job Titles:
  • Head of Technical Services ( Venues and Special Projects ) / Resident Lighting Designer

Camilo Ramos

Job Titles:
  • Pre - Professional Program Coordinator

Campbell Misfeld

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Officer

Cassandra Houghton

Job Titles:
  • Communications Specialist

Cassia Duncan

Job Titles:
  • Campaign Coordinator

Catherine Leckenby

Job Titles:
  • Development Coordinator

Catherine Neal

Job Titles:
  • Pilates Instructor

Catherine Yu

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianist

Chiahui Tseng

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Christian Tàtchev

Job Titles:
  • Academy Director

Claire Phipps-Males

Job Titles:
  • Pre - Professional Program Coordinator

Clare Morehen

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Teacher

Clayton Forsyth

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Craig Cathcart

Job Titles:
  • Executive Producer

D'Arcy Brazier

Job Titles:
  • First Company Artist
  • Personal Trainer

Danielle McFall-Weiss

Job Titles:
  • Board Director
  • Director

Danielle Turner

Job Titles:
  • Cultural Services Officer

David Carter

Job Titles:
  • Board Director
  • Director

David Power

Job Titles:
  • First Company Artist

Dilshani Weerasinghe

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director

Don Mackenzie

Job Titles:
  • Head of Production

Donna Fields-Brown

Job Titles:
  • Ticketing Assistant

Dylan Lackey

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Elise Azar

Job Titles:
  • Head of Development Operations

Elizabeth Bowden

Job Titles:
  • Head of Memberships and Experiences

Ella Lollback

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Elsbeth Cameron

Job Titles:
  • Art Finisher / Costumier

Erin Krosch

Job Titles:
  • Principal Cutter

Frances Pyper

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Gabrielle Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Head of Academy Operations

Gary Dionysius

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianist

Geoff Walshaw - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance and Operations

Grace Williams

Job Titles:
  • Academy Physiotherapist

Grant Aris

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Teacher

Greg Horsman

Job Titles:
  • Artistic Director
  • Assistant

Guy Wheatstone

Job Titles:
  • Guest Academy Program Coordinator and Academy Teacher

Hannah Muir

Job Titles:
  • Digital Specialist

Heather O'Keeffe

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Production Operations and Stage Management

Ian Klug AM

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Ian Klug AM / Board Director

Isabella Swietlicki

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Isabelle Lacombe

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Jack Lister

Job Titles:
  • Associate Choreographer

Jakob Perrett

Job Titles:
  • Digital Content Coordinator

Jane Wilkinson

Job Titles:
  • Academy Coordinator

Jessica Davies

Job Titles:
  • Campaign Specialist

Jillian Vanstone

Job Titles:
  • Ballet Mistress

Joanne Eager - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Finance

Joe Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Partnerships Manager

Joel Woellner

Job Titles:
  • Principal Artist

John Sandurski

Job Titles:
  • Academy Teacher

Jonathan Butler-White - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Human Resources

Julia Lebiocka

Job Titles:
  • Precincts Relations Manager

Julieanne Alroe

Job Titles:
  • Board Director
  • Director
  • Professional Non - Executive Director
Julieanne Alroe is a professional non-executive director. She is a Board member of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), BESIX Watpac, Queensland Ballet and Gardior Pty Ltd. and a member of the University of Queensland Senate. She is also a Member of the Committee for Brisbane Advisory Council, the Inaugural President of the Queensland Futures Institute (QFI), the Queensland Business Hall of Fame Induction Committee and chairs an Advocacy Committee for QUU. Julieanne Alroe retired in June 2018 from Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) where she held the position of CEO and Managing Director since 1 July 2009. She was the Chair of ERM Power Ltd from 2018 until it was sold to Shell in late 2019. She was also the Chair of Infrastructure Australia for 5 years until August 2021. Julieanne has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland and was granted an Honorary Doctor of the Griffith University (honoris causa) in December 2016. She is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Chief Executive Woman (CEW).

Kali Harris

Job Titles:
  • Academy Manager

Kath Cadd

Job Titles:
  • Education Manager

Kathi Lionhart

Job Titles:
  • Costume Workroom Manager

Kathleen Gorham Most

Job Titles:
  • Outstanding Student
Even though I have lived the best part of my life on the Eastern Seaboard, I was born in Western Australia and most of my family still live there. I love to go back and visit when I can.

Kathryn Lee

Job Titles:
  • Academy Costume Manager / Associate Designer

Ken Zhou

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Officer

Kym Stokes

Job Titles:
  • Foundation Program Coordinator and Academy Teacher

Laura Bailey

Job Titles:
  • Dance Health Specialist

Lauren Collard

Job Titles:
  • Cultural Services Officer

Lauren Sherlock

Job Titles:
  • Teaching Artist and Community Specialist

Lauryn Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Head of Costume

Leanne Benjamin

Job Titles:
  • Artistic Director

Liam Geck

Job Titles:
  • First Company Artist

Liam Scarlett

Job Titles:
  • Artistic Associate ( 2017 - 2020 )

Lily Spencer

Job Titles:
  • Head of Community and Education

Lisa Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Academy Teacher

Lisa Summer-Hayes

Job Titles:
  • Director of Audience and Visitor Experience

Louise Deleur

Job Titles:
  • Head of Contemporary Dance and Resident Choreographer

Lucas Gilroy

Job Titles:
  • Director of Capital Projects and Precincts

Lucas Lynch

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianists

Lucy Green

Job Titles:
  • Principal Artist

Luke Fraser

Job Titles:
  • Board Director
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer of Howard Smith Wharves
Luke Fraser is the Chief Executive Officer of Howard Smith Wharves, a fully integrated property and hospitality business. Having oversaw the redevelopment and delivery of the wharves, Luke now leads and oversees the operations of the precinct and 1,000+ staff of Felons Brewing Co, Felons Barrel Hall, Mr Percival's, Ciao Papi, HSW Events and the Story Bridge Adventure Climb. Located beneath the Story Bridge, the 3.4ha riverfront wharves boasts 13 restaurants, cafes, bars, event spaces and a hotel. Along with the multi-awarded Felons Brewery at our heart, the wharves is dedicated to raising the bar on hospitality. As CEO Luke oversaw the response to the pandemic and recent floods to see Howard Smith Wharves emerge as one of the "must do" things in Brisbane. Passionate about the environment and local community Luke has been a driving force behind the wharves nationally awarded goal of one day becoming the most sustainable precinct on the planet and raising over $580,000 for local community groups and charities. Luke is most proud of the team culture that has seen the wharves become one of the fastest growing hospitality businesses in the country and create genuine career pathways for the hospitality industry. As well as his experience at Howard Smith Wharves, Luke has spent 24 years working in the property industry and has been involved in several of Brisbane's landmark development projects, and in February 2023 he was elected as Queensland President and to the National Board of the Property Council of Australia. Since 2020 Luke has been a Board Member of Easts Rugby Union. Luke is hugely passionate about Brisbane and Queensland and loves rolling up his sleeves to get in involved in discussions about the future of Brisbane, the tourism sector, driving the economy, and now ensuring we leave a lasting legacy after the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Luke Rosso

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Officer

Lynette Denny

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life Member

Maddie Soroka

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Manager

Mali Comlekci

Job Titles:
  • Company Artist

Mark Leung

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianist

Marlene Collins

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life Member

Marlo Grover

Job Titles:
  • Social Media Manager

Matthew Allan

Job Titles:
  • Technical Manager ( Lighting )

Matthew Lawrence

Job Titles:
  • Ballet Master

Megumi Peet

Job Titles:
  • Head of Precincts and Experiences

Melissa Tattam

Job Titles:
  • Academy Physiotherapist

Meryn Cooper - CCO

Job Titles:
  • Head of Communications
  • Head of Communications on

Michael Green

Job Titles:
  • Wig, Hair, and Makeup Supervisor

Michelle Kim

Job Titles:
  • Academy Pianist

Michelle Potts

Job Titles:
  • Costumier

Michelle White

Job Titles:
  • Head of Performance Health

Mikaela Hollonds

Job Titles:
  • Venue Hire Producer and Manager

Mimi Van Buuren

Job Titles:
  • Community and Dance Health Manager

Miranda Cass

Job Titles:
  • Campaign Manager

Mr Cameron Costello

Job Titles:
  • Board Director
  • Director
  • Owner from the Moreton Bay
Mr Cameron Costello is a Quandamooka traditional owner from the Moreton Bay region. Cameron has dedicated his professional life to advocating for the rights of First Nations Peoples, and encouraging a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society. Cameron brings a rich 25-year legacy of delivering First Nations arts and cultural policies, programs and infrastructure including the establishment of the Queensland Government's Backing Indigenous Arts Program, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, and the Black Diamonds Program for Brisbane City Council. Following his recent role as CEO of the Quandamooka Peoples Native Title Body, in 2020, he received both the Griffith Business School's Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus Award and the University of Queensland Indigenous Community Impact Award. As a qualified lawyer, he has worked previously in the legal sector, is a current member of the UQ Law Advisory Board and was recently appointed to the Queensland Government's First Nations Consultative Committee to establish a Voice model to the Queensland Parliament. Cameron was recently appointed to the Queensland Government's Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Legacy Committee is on a number of arts and cultural committees including the Arts Queensland First Nations Advisory Committee, and the Boards of QMUSIC, Queensland Ballet, HOTA (Home Of The Arts), and the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts (ACPA). Cameron is currently the Deputy Chair of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Interim Chair of the Queensland First Nations Tourism Council. He runs his own consultancy practice and has worked across private and public sectors in Queensland focusing on enabling organisations to improve their Indigenous engagement strategies. Cameron is passionate about inspiring others, using entrepreneurial skills to enrich the lives of the next generation, empowering them to become advocates and carers of Country, keeping culture strong and working together toward a bright tomorrow.

Natalie Weir

Job Titles:
  • Resident Choreographer

Neneka Yoshida

Job Titles:
  • Neneka Yoshida / Principal Artist

Nicola Pierrepont

Job Titles:
  • Wellbeing Manager

Nicole Alexander

Job Titles:
  • Stage Manager ( Parental Leave Cover )

Nigel Gaynor

Job Titles:
  • Music Director and Principal Conductor

Noelene Hill

Job Titles:
  • Resident Designer / Costume Archivist

Paige Ristevski

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Teacher

Paul Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Academy Ballet Master and Resident Choreographer

Paula McLuskie

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Chair
  • Deputy Chair of the Board

Pauline Crowe

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life Member

Pedro Alco

Job Titles:
  • Company Massage Therapist

Prof. Ashley Goldsworthy

Job Titles:
  • Honorary Life Member

Pryce Pincott

Job Titles:
  • Head of Visitor Experience

Rachael Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Director of Development and Endowment

Renee Meffan

Job Titles:
  • Company Physiotherapist

Rian Thompson

Job Titles:
  • First Company Artist

Riley Silk

Job Titles:
  • Technical Coordinator ( Lighting )

Riley van der Werf

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Officer

Roger Cui

Job Titles:
  • Company Pianist

Rose Gamble

Job Titles:
  • Development and Patron Services Manager

Saffron Firkins

Job Titles:
  • Principal Cutter

Samantha Turk

Job Titles:
  • Cultural Services Officer

Sarah Parker

Job Titles:
  • Costume Theatre Supervisor

Scott Chiverton

Job Titles:
  • Technical Services Manager ( Venues and Special Projects )

Shannon Tilley

Job Titles:
  • Technical Trainee

Shaun O'Rourke

Job Titles:
  • Director of Production Services

Sheilagh Gaddes

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Officer

Stephen Grenfell

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Officer

Susannah George

Job Titles:
  • Board Director
  • Director

Tabitha Buttsworth

Job Titles:
  • Academy Teacher

Tim Corne

Job Titles:
  • Costume Performance Manager ( Parental Leave Cover )

Tonia Looker

Job Titles:
  • Philanthropy and Bequests Manager

Tony Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Company and Academy Strength Coach

Tony Yan

Job Titles:
  • Finance Officer

Vanessa Morelli

Job Titles:
  • First Company Artist

Verity Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Enrolments and Pathways Specialist

Veronika Sheremetieva

Job Titles:
  • Head of Lower School

Vicki Martin

Job Titles:
  • Costumier / Milliner & Costume Administration Assistant

William Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Manager

Yanela Piñera

Job Titles:
  • Principal Artist

Zara Gomes

Job Titles:
  • Director, Van Norton Li Community Health Institute

Zenia Tàtcheva

Job Titles:
  • Ballet Mistress

Zoe Griffiths

Job Titles:
  • Costume Performance Manager / Associate Designer