Mollie Harrison

Mollie Harrison is a dynamic leader in adult ballet education and the Manager of the Adult Ballet Centre, where she plays a central role in shaping the studio’s programs, operations, and client experience. With a unique ability to blend artistic excellence with thoughtful, human-centred leadership, Mollie ensures that every dancer who walks through the doors of ABC is supported, challenged, and inspired. As Head of Program Development for Classical Ballet, Mollie designs and delivers high-level training experiences that empower adult dancers to refine their technique, deepen their artistry, and build resilient, intelligent bodies. Mollie’s background is extensive and rooted in elite training. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and the National Theatre Ballet School, she has trained with: Kirsty Martin (The Australian Ballet, VCASS) Tim Harbour (The Australian Ballet) Tim Storey (WA Ballet) Danielle Hunt (The Australian Ballet, WAAPA) Michael Pappalardo (Melbourne City Ballet, Queensland Ballet) and Beverly-Jane Fry (The Stuttgart Ballet, English National Ballet) Her performance highlights include: Raymonda’s Dream Scene – Soloist & overall winner of the 2014 Ballet Teachers Workshop (Francis Naylor & Maybel Pryde Awards).Carmen – Principal Role, SYNC – Nils Christe (Royal Swedish Ballet), Australian Premiere, It Sounds Silly – Adam Wheeler (Chunky Move), Volente – Tim Harbour Melbourne City Ballet’s Season (2016) A qualified High-Performance Sports Scientist and Master Personal Trainer, Mollie brings scientific depth to her teaching, helping adult dancers understand their bodies, prevent injury, and train with longevity in mind. In addition to her studio work, Mollie is the Director of Ballet IQ in partnership with ABC a groundbreaking online platform that delivers elite adult ballet coaching to students worldwide. She also serves as a faculty member on ABC’s national and international ballet tours, offering masterclasses, choreography intensives, and performance coaching across Australia and abroad. Mollie’s leadership is driven by one core belief: Adult ballet can be life-changing. Through ballet, she helps people reconnect to their bodies, their creativity, and their sense of possibility—at every age and stage.