Perth Youth Ballet 2026 Cast Auditions
About
Perth Youth Ballet is searching for Perth’s young aspiring dancers, female and male aged 8–21 years, to audition for both junior and senior cast roles in our 2026 production, The Presence of Coppélia.Under the direction of Producer & Artistic Director Leanna Del Basso, and alongside an outstanding returning faculty including Liam Blair, Lauren Limmer, and Candice Adea, performers will be guided by Perth Youth Ballet’s 2026 leadership team. Together, they will work closely with dancers to mentor, challenge, and inspire throughout the rehearsal and performance process.
Key Dates
Rehearsals commence: Late January 2026
3-day intensive: 21–23 January 2026
Sunday rehearsals: Commencing 1 February 2026
Performance date: 17 April 2026
Venue: TBC
Introducing our outstanding returning faculty for 2026 — artists who bring international experience, artistic depth, and a strong connection to recent Perth Youth Ballet productions.
Liam Blair
Originally from Perth, Liam is a classical ballet teacher and former principal dancer with Aalto Ballett Essen (Germany). Trained at leading institutions in Australia, the USA, and Monaco, Liam returns to Perth Youth Ballet after developing our cast for *Divergence* (2024), bringing technical precision, musicality, and performance integrity to *The Presence of Coppélia*.
Lauren Limmer
Lauren brings extensive international performance experience across Europe, having danced with companies in Germany and beyond. Returning after her work on *Divergence* (2024) and *Essence of Sleeping Beauty* (2025) at His Majesty’s Theatre, Lauren continues her artistic collaboration with Perth Youth Ballet, supporting dancers with clarity, artistry, and performance confidence.
Candice Adea
Candice is a globally acclaimed Filipina ballerina, recognised for her success at major international competitions and her professional career with Ballet Philippines, Hong Kong Ballet, and as a soloist with West Australian Ballet. Returning after her work on *Essence of Sleeping Beauty* (2025), Candice brings refined artistry, global perspective, and inspiring mentorship to Perth Youth Ballet in 2026.
Dates
Submit your audition video via email - Thursday 11 December 2025Location
PYB Studios
4 Carbon Court Osborne Park, Osborne Park WA 6017
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