Today, after 14 years at The Australian Ballet School, Lynette Wills bids us farewell and prepares to take the exciting next step as Head of Dance at VCASS (Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School). Her contribution to Australian ballet has been exceptional; as a principal artist with The Australian Ballet, and through her leadership as a classical teacher and Head of Teaching and Learning at the School, she has inspired and shaped generations of dancers.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Lindy/Miss Wills for the incredible impact she's had on us all. Her passion for the art form is absolutely contagious, and her dedication to helping every student shine is truly inspiring. As she embarks on this new adventure, she takes with her all our admiration and heartfelt appreciation.
Lynette Wills said: "It’s hard to put into words how incredible my life has been since arriving in Melbourne at 15 to follow my passion for becoming a dancer. Joining The Australian Ballet School was a dream come true. While it was challenging at times, those moments helped shape the dancer I became, and I forged lifelong friendships along the way.
I had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the passion and dedication of Dame Margaret Scott and feel incredibly fortunate to have trained under and worked with all of the school’s directors. My journey continued with joining The Australian Ballet company after graduation, marking the start of my 17-year career. Looking back, I feel so grateful to have had a long and fulfilling career, dancing a rich variety of repertoire. Some of the highlights for me were performing in Onegin and anything by Jiří Kylián.
Marilyn Rowe’s invitation to return to the ABS to teach was truly a full-circle moment. It sparked a deep passion for teaching, and I found it endlessly rewarding to help shape, guide, and support the next generation of artists.
Now, after 14 wonderful years of teaching, I look back with so many cherished memories. The Australian Ballet School will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you to all who have been part of this remarkable journey."
Lynette’s journey through dance is featured in the latest “Our History Makers” article, read more here.
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