Youth Ensemble
Australasian Dance Collective aims to enrich, inspire and support the young dancers of our community.
Our Youth Ensemble is a program designed to enhance young dancers' learning and capabilities by encouraging a strong focus on individual development and authentic connection with our Collective.
Dancers will have opportunities to work closely with Youth Ensemble Director Courtney Scheu, ADC Artistic Director & CEO Amy Hollingsworth, ADC Company Artists, and guest facilitators to further extend their technique, creative skills, and collaborative artistry. Through this, dancers will deepen their understanding of ensemble communication and develop creative habits that build confidence and encourage curiosity.
The program runs over two terms and features exciting performance opportunities alongside the ADC Company and Pre-Professional Program.
In 2026, our Youth Ensemble’s signature season, Echo, will see our young dancers perform ADC repertory work, two new commissions and an exciting collaboration with founding Youth Ensemble Director Riannon McLean’s ensemble, The Movement Lab GC. Echo highlights the talents of young creatives and designers, and showcases our ensemble in self-devised film works presented as part of the program.
#Youth Ensemble Audition
Registrations for auditions are now open for 2026 placement into our Youth Ensemble.
Sunday 19 October | ADC Studio, Judith Wright Arts Centre
If you have any questions please contact Courtney Scheu, ADC Youth Ensemble Director via email: youthensemble@australasiandancecollective.com
Applications will remain open until capacity is reached.
TERM 1 / Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April—10 weeks
TERM 2 / Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June—10 weeks
ADC Studios, Judith Wright Arts Centre, Fortitude Valley,
Meanjin/Brisbane
Wednesdays 5.30pm – 8pm
Sundays 12pm-4pm (please note rehearsal times will be extended closer to Production time)
$2200 per participant
This fee is inclusive of costuming, ADC Youth Ensemble T-Shirt, and all additional rehearsal and production costs.

Courtney Scheu

Riannon McLean



We acknowledge the First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of Meanjin (Brisbane).
Australasian Dance Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their deep connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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