Formed in 1937, we are the oldest classical dance company in Australia BTQ is a non-profit organization. We receive no operational or recurrent funding from any level of government and survive purely on paid performances at school holiday venues and on box office from our major annual production performed at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) at South Bank, Brisbane BTQ auditions annually for our company members from ballet schools throughout South-East Queensland. BTQ performs classical ballets targeted at a young family audience and we therefore nurture not only young dance talent in Queensland, but also new young audiences.     Ballet Theatre values Nurturing of dancers' experience and confidence is paramount BTQ dancers are cherished and respected and are treated with dignity at all times BTQ supporters are respected and their contributions and sacrifices are highly valued and acknowledged BTQ places a high priority on maintaining a safe working environment for all performers, crew and supporters BTQ pursues excellence in all facets of its operation

Click here to see our history in Dance!