Meet Our Coaches
Alfie’s journey in dance began at the age of five at The Dance Centre Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast, where his passion for ballet was first ignited. His early promise shone brightly on the international stage, as he competed in renowned events such as the Prix de Lausanne (2020), the Youth American Grand Prix Finals (2018), and the Alana Haines Awards—securing first place in both 2017 and 2019.
Throughout his formative years, Alfie was privileged to receive scholarships to train at some of the world’s premier ballet institutions, including the Houston Ballet Academy, Zurich Dance Academy, Dutch National Ballet Academy, Hamburg Ballet School, Queensland Ballet Academy and The Australian Ballet School. His training culminated at The Royal Ballet Upper School, where he spent three transformative years honing his craft.
After graduating from RBS in 2023, Alfie joined the esteemed Birmingham Royal Ballet for a season before returning home to Australia. Today, as one of the founders of Bespoke Classical Coaching and a distinguished artist with Queensland Ballet, Alfie is devoted to sharing his extensive global training and passion for ballet with the next generation. Through Bespoke Classical Coaching, he continues to inspire and empower aspiring dancers, nurturing their talent and guiding them on their own artistic journey.
Alfie Shacklock
Meg’s journey in dance began at the age of three in North East Victoria, where she discovered her love for ballet at Projection Dance School in Wodonga. Early on, she showcased her promise on the international stage—competing at the Youth American Grand Prix Finals in New York in 2016 and earning finalist honors along with a scholarship at the Alana Haines Australasian Awards in 2017.
Her exceptional talent led her to become an ITP student with The Australian Ballet School, and she further honed her skills at prestigious institutions including Hamburg Ballet School, the John Cranko School of Ballet, and Académie Princesse Grace. At 15, Meg made the transformative move to London to begin her pre-professional training at The Royal Ballet Upper School.
During her time at The Royal Ballet School, Meg had the privilege of working with elite companies such as The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet, performing in multiple productions that enriched her artistic journey. After graduating in 2023 and securing a contract with Orlando Ballet II, an injury prompted her return home to Australia, where she has since dedicated herself to recovery and sharing her vast knowledge with aspiring artists.
Now, as a co-founder of Bespoke Classical Coaching, Meg is passionate about empowering the next generation of dancers, drawing on her international training and performance experiences to inspire and nurture emerging talent.
