AN INTRODUCTION

The Ballet Society nurtures and supports a diverse membership and community of ballet lovers, to encourage, inspire and share the appreciation of ballet.

The Ballet Society exists to support The Australian Ballet and The Australian Ballet School, through financial support and scholarships, whilst making ballet more accessible and generating engagement and community for our members.

We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been connecting members and inspiring ballet audiences for almost 50 years. With an experienced Council, a dynamic member services team and established volunteer program, The Ballet Society, New South Wales creates and delivers an exciting program of ticketed events and communications.

These activities grow the profile and appreciation of dance, and contribute towards fundraising efforts that support The Australian Ballet and The Australian Ballet School.

COUNCIL

The Ballet Society, New South Wales is lead and motivated by a dynamic and experienced Council that includes:

Fiona Thornton (President)
Fiona Thornton runs her own consultancy specialising in people and change management. Fiona is an avid fan of the ballet and dance more generally.

Jeremy Moller (Chair)
Jeremy Moller is a leading risk & compliance lawyer. Jeremy was drawn to ballet as a child attending performances with his mother, influencing an active involvement in the arts.

Gary Polivnick (Treasurer)
Gary Polivnick is a director of Gary Polivnick Consulting and works as an outsourced chief financial officer for various companies including not-for-profit organisations.

Tanya Barrington
Tanya Barrington is an energetic worker supporting charities and has been involved in fundraising for a number of years. Tanya has a great passion for dance.

Maria Yiasemides
Maria Yiasemides is a lawyer specialising in commercial litigation involving insolvency and restructuring. Maria has a keen interest in not-for-profits and ballet.

Amy Clements
Amy Clements works in financial services, for a global asset manager. Amy is a lover of ballet, having started at the age of four, and complimented her RAD training with jazz and contemporary through her teens and into young adulthood.

Madeleine Robertson
Madeleine Robertson is an experienced marketing, advertising, and business development leader. Her passion is to make a difference in people’s lives.

Joanne Barkl (Council Associate)
Jo brings extensive experience from corporate and not-for-profit sectors, especially leading People and Culture. Jo’s earliest memories are of taking ballet class at her aunt’s school, beginning a lifelong love for the performing arts.

VOLUNTEERS

We would like to recognise our loyal and dedicated volunteers.

Assistance with marketing, event and administrative duties enables us to produce enjoyable high quality offerings for members.

With special thanks to:
Jo Barkl
Margery Bennett
Josie Fisher
Toni Ireland
Alan Jackson
Catherine Mason
Christine McGrath
Merril O’Halleran
Dagmar Elisabeth Pidd
Sylvia Romanik
Beverley Searle
Derick Searle

If you would like to Volunteer or Intern with us, please refer to our Current Opportunities.