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We are so excited for Samara Greig, who has started a contract with the Bucharest National Opera and Ballet in Romania for the 2026–2027 season. 🩰✨

Samara has been training at Rambert School in London for the past few years, having previously trained at MEBA from the age of just three.

Always an absolute joy to have in the studio, Samara has been loved by her entire MEBA family, and it has been so special to watch her grow from a shy little three-year-old into the beautiful dancer she is today.

We wish Samara every success and happiness as she begins this exciting new chapter and starts her journey as a professional dancer. ❤️ taken in Bucharest, Romania by @meba_ballet

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Our dear friend and former MEBA student, Renee Schuda, is fighting for her life and urgently needs our help.

This beautiful girl has always lit up every stage she danced on — here in New Zealand, across America, and around the world as a professional dancer.

Renee now faces an incredibly difficult fight. She needs to see her beautiful daughter grow up, she needs the chance to dance again, and she needs all of us behind her.

If you can, please make a donation — no amount is too small. Every contribution can help give Renee the time, care and support she desperately needs.

Please donate and share this post far and wide.

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Let’s come together as a dance family and help keep Renee with us 🤍 by @meba_ballet

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A royal court. A handsome prince. A beautiful princess.
But there is more to this story than meets the eye… by @meba_ballet

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And now for Act 1…. A world below, a world above… and a dream in between by @meba_ballet

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Coming this December …… Act 2 🖤 by @meba_ballet

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A wonderful way to finish our exam season.

Our NZAMD exams have brought our exam season to a close, marking the end of an exciting, busy and incredibly rewarding term.

We are immensely proud of all our students and the dedication, perseverance and commitment they have shown throughout their preparation. It has been a pleasure to watch them grow in confidence and embrace the challenges along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful parents for your continued support and encouragement. The time, commitment and support you give your children throughout their dance journey is truly appreciated and plays such an important part in their success. 🤍

Congratulations to all of our students on completing their exams. We are so proud of each and every one of you and all that you have achieved this term.

Here’s to celebrating a wonderful term and looking forward to all that lies ahead. by @meba_ballet

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What a wonderful week in Sydney at @yagp Semi Finals! ✨

Such an incredible standard of dancing, with dancers travelling from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Japan and Malaysia.

We were thrilled to see our beautiful Ellie Liao place in the Top 12 Junior Men amd Women’s Classical, from a field of at least 220 dancers.

Toula and Frida MacRae-Kurmayr both placed in the Top 12 Junior Women’s Contemporary — so lovely to see them both achieve this wonderful result! ❤️

Congratulations to Finlay Hunter (@mainlydancestudios), coached by our amazing teacher @davidzeitner, on placing 3rd in the Junior Men and Women’s Classical division and 3rd in Junior Men’s Contemporary. What an outstanding achievement!

We also want to acknowledge Caitlin and Keira Caird, who were both invited to the callback class. 👏

There were also some exciting scholarship opportunities and offers received during the week — we’ll share more details about these in a separate post soon! ✨

Congratulations to all of our dancers — what an incredible week of dancing, learning and opportunities! ❤️

A special thank you to our wonderful team of teachers and coaches at MEBA. We are so lucky to have you all! taken in The Concourse Chatswood by @meba_ballet

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Congratulations to Finlay Hunter on being selected as a Junior Men’s Finalist at YAGP Sydney! ✨

Finlay is a student at @mainlydancestudios and is also coached by one of our fabulous male teachers, @davidzeitner.

We’re so excited to watch you this afternoon, @finlaylovesballet! Wishing you the very best of luck! ❤️✨ taken in The Concourse Chatswood by @meba_ballet

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Wishing our beautiful Ellie Liao the very best of luck for the YAGP Sydney Final Junior Round! ✨

We are so excited that you’ve been selected as a finalist from such a huge group of incredible dancers. What an achievement!

We can’t wait to watch you shine this afternoon, Ellie. Enjoy every moment and go well! ❤️✨ taken in The Concourse Chatswood by @meba_ballet

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Some photos from Day 3 & 4 at @yagp @ygp_europe Sydney. So lovely watching these girls perform, and working hard in classes🩰 taken in The Concourse Chatswood by @meba_ballet

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Where to start? ❤️

One of the most determined and passionate students we’ve had the privilege of teaching, Wendy Tian has always been ready to take on a challenge. Courageous, charismatic and full of personality, she has had such a wonderful presence at MEBA over the past six years.

It’s been so special watching her grow, both as a dancer and as a person, and we are incredibly excited to see where her talent and determination take her next.

We wish Wendy the very best of luck as she begins the next stage of her dance journey at Elmhurst in the United Kingdom! 🇬🇧🩰

Go well, Wendy — we have absolutely no doubt you will shine! ✨ by @meba_ballet

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We are so proud of all our beautiful girls who danced at @radnewzealand Inspire 2026 today. What a privilege to be watched and adjudicated by Li Cunxin and Mary Li 🩰✨

Tonight, we absolutely loved watching our three finalists, @avahasgrace, @elliel.dance and @havanat.dance, alongside so many other incredibly talented dancers.

We are especially thrilled that Ellie Liao was the recipient of the Elvira Macrae Award, and Ava Haskett received the Sir Jon Trimmer Award. 🏆✨

Congratulations girls — what a fabulous achievement! ❤️🩰 taken in New Zealand School of Dance by @meba_ballet

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