Georgia Dostal is the Founder of Balanced Ballerinas and Director of GC Dance, a leader in making ballet accessible and enjoyable for students of all ages and abilities. Graduating with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Dance’s prestigious Diploma of Dance program, Georgia combines over 30 years of balletic experience with a modern approach that celebrates movement, health, and personal growth.

From slipping on her first ballet shoes at the age of three to training with Queensland Ballet’s Extension Program at ten and The Australian Ballet School at fifteen, ballet has been at the heart of Georgia’s life. However, the pressures of performance and perfection led her to pivot, completing a Bachelor of Communications at The University of Queensland, a decision that laid the foundation for her thriving career as one of the world’s top adult ballet coaches.

Georgia’s expertise spans multiple styles, including Conservatoire of Ballet (Vaganova) and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), and she holds certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. As an entrepreneur, podcaster, and writer, she is passionate about breaking down ballet’s elitist barriers, a mission embodied in The Balanced Ballerina podcast.

Her greatest joy is helping students transform in a nurturing and inspiring environment, creating a global community that celebrates the beauty and balance of ballet.

Nikita Canning is a certified Queensland Ballet Petit Pointers and Queensland Ballet for Seniors teacher, as well as a visual marketing expert and co-creator of the Balanced Ballerinas Method and courses, including the Balanced Ballerinas Mini program and The Marketing Blueprint.

As a registered Queensland Ballet Education Ambassador, Nikita plays a pivotal role in developing the Balanced Ballerinas Mini curriculum and facilitates our tiny tots programs and St Hilda's School location classes.

She also holds her TAE40116 (Cert IV in Training & Assessment) and coordinates our nationally recognised Certificate II & III courses.

Nikita is deeply passionate about sharing her love of movement, music, piano, and dance with all our students, fostering joy and growth through every lesson!