UpcomingDiscovering ProgramSaturdays in Term 4 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm
Students of Jiayin MasterClass in white tutus at the finale of the 2025 Showcase
Professional. Systematic. Classical.
Enrol for 2027A Vaganova ballet academy in Box Hill and Sydney, founded by Jiayin Du, former artist of The Australian Ballet and, for seven years, teacher at The Australian Ballet School.
Why train with us
At Jiayin MasterClass we provide structured, high-quality ballet education in a supportive and safe environment. Our proven curriculum nurtures strong technique, discipline, confidence, and long-term development for every child.
To guide each student toward their personal best while fostering a lifelong love of ballet, confidence, and excellence - whether recreational or professional.
The training pathway
From age 3 to pre-professional level.
At Jiayin MasterClass, students follow a carefully structured training pathway supporting dancers from early childhood through to pre-professional and vocational pathways.
All students progressively study a combination of Vaganova Classical Ballet, RAD syllabus, conditioning and contemporary practices, ensuring both technical excellence and healthy physical development.
Our difference
The Vaganova method, with RAD examinations
Annual enrolment structure
Around $30 for each class hour when the year’s tuition is paid as a package.
Performance and competition opportunities
A scientific approach prioritising health and injury prevention
Meet Jiayin
Discipline, elevated by beauty.
Jiayin Du is an internationally recognised classical ballet educator, former principal-level dancer, and master teacher, with a rare distinction as the only full-time classical ballet instructor to have taught at two elite professional ballet schools in Australia.
11 yearsThe Australian Ballet, 2000–2011
2015–2022The Australian Ballet School
2011Jiayin MasterClass founded
2Studios: Melbourne and Sydney
Masterclasses & events
UpcomingDiscovering ProgramSaturdays in Term 4 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm
Upcoming15th AnniversaryWednesday 11 November 2026
UpcomingAuckland25–27 January 2027What parents say
“Very professional artistic staff”
I have two children learning ballet here since 2018 for 5 years already. We live very far from the studio, 1-hour drive to get to the studio if there’s no traffic. I drive them three times per week back and forth and plan to send my third kid to learn ballet here together with her brother and sister. What affirms my belief and persistence in sending my kids to learn ballet here is: very professional artistic staff, very patient attitude towards each student, very good and timely communication with parents.
Both my children enjoy the positive energy from ballet and the teachers. With highly effective learning in systematic syllabus, they both have impressive achievements from the classes they offer. They get high scores in each year’s RAD exam, and have experienced the sense of achievement from being awarded in the national competition.
I also learn adult ballet while waiting for my kids. It’s a very pleasant and enjoyable moment from the busy schedule of a Mom of Three.
“Very solid and beneficial”
Very professional teachers, very good communication and services. My daughter improved a lot and learn many techniques from there, I like the teaching content and structure, it is very solid and beneficial to my daughter.
“A dance studio that can be trusted”
The children have learned a lot after studying here for several years. The teachers are all top professionals and are serious, responsible and patient with their students. It is a dance studio that can be trusted.
Studio photographs by Isabella Cort