Open to the public

We have several programs and events that are open to the public – not just students of The McDonald College – that run throughout the year.

After Hours ballet students

After Hours

A range of classes in RAD Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Stretching, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and more. For ages 3+

Junior male dancer doing a jump

International Summer School

International Summer School is a 5-and-a-half day workshop held in January each year that features a guest tutor of international standing. For dance students 7+

Matthew Slattery - ballet dancer / tutor

Premier State Ballet RE/IMAGINED

Premier State Ballet RE/IMAGINED runs for 2 hours each Saturday during the school term and features emerging and established choreographers.

Senior male acting student reads script

ATYP Saturday Drama Classes at the College

In a unique partnership, ATYP (Australian Theatre for Young People) runs Saturday drama classes at the College. The classes are split up into age groups for children in Kindergarten through to Year 12.

Young boy receives private piano tuition

Private tuition – music or acting

People of all ages can access our faculty of esteemed teachers and tutors for private tuition.