About Us

Discover the Joy of Ballet

At Ballet by Shiori, we believe ballet is about more than just learning steps. Through ballet, we aim to nurture confidence, perseverance, and perseverance while inspiring a lifelong love of dance. We hope the skills and experiences gained through ballet will continue to enrich our students’ lives beyond the studio.

Located in Waterloo, Sydney, Ballet by Shiori is led by former professional ballet soloist Shiori Taguchi. We offer personalised instruction tailored to each student’s abilities and goals, creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for both children and adults.

Whether you wish to enjoy ballet as a hobby or develop your technique to a higher level, we are here to support your individual journey and help you grow at your own pace.

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Founder & Artistic Director

Shiori Taguchi

Shiori began her professional ballet training after winning third place at the NBA Ballet Competition in Tokyo, which led to a full scholarship to the prestigious English National Ballet School in London. She graduated in 2010 with a Diploma in Ballet and went on to join the English National Ballet as a trainee.

After returning to Japan, Shiori spent five years teaching ballet in Tokyo, working with students of all ages and levels, from young beginners to advanced dancers.

She later returned to Europe to pursue her professional dancing career, performing as a soloist with several ballet companies in Poland, including Poznań Ballet, Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz, and Opera Wrocławska.

Throughout her career, she performed leading and soloist roles in classical productions such as Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Anna Karenina, among others.

Now based in Sydney, Shiori brings her extensive professional experience and passion for ballet to her own school, Ballet by Shiori. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where children and adults can enjoy learning ballet, build confidence, and develop their skills at their own pace.