Quantum Leap Australia (formerly QL2 Dance) is a nationally renowned company for young people. Our focus is on curiosity, rigour and creation in dance, empowering young people in their artistry. We recognise and nurture unique qualities, offering choice and autonomy for all individuals.
Across the breadth of our classes, creative programs and award-winning performance works, we engage with children and young people as artists, connecting them with professionals from around the country and world.
Upcoming Performance Opportunities
We have two unique and exciting performance opportunities open to Level 2 and 3 members. Both opportunities are by application only – due 10 April 2026.
ALL IN by Dance Makers Collective (Gadigal/Sydney)
Award-winning contemporary dance company Dance Makers Collective (DMC) and Canberra Theatre Centre are thrilled to be presenting A Kamberri season of All In in 2026, DMC’s latest major production celebrating the power of dance to unite communities.
DMC has invited Quantum Leap Australia to be part of this exciting production. We are seeking a small group of young dancers to learn some high energy choreography to perform with the company.
2. SPIDERS OF PARADISE at CMAG
Spiders of Paradise is an opportunity for Quantum Leap dancers to create a short work in response to the exhibition of the same name, by internationally renowned artist, Maria Fernanda Cardosa, on show soon at Canberra Museum and Gallery.
With choreographers from Quantum Leap, young people will develop and rehearse a performance in the exhibition during regular evening classes, in preparation for a public performance at CMAG.
Image credit Left: Nat Cartney and left: Olivia Wikner, O&J Wikner Photography
Image credits: O&J Wikner Photography
“Quantum Leap Australia provides an environment where creativity and collaborative practices are nurtured and developed. It empowers young people to make decisions, develop their artistic voices and identify personal strengths. Through being part of Quantum, I was able to better understand who I was as a young person and the possibilities that were open to me in the future. Now as a professional choreographer, I am certain that the skills I developed early through Quantum have been essential to succeeding in the industry. Moreover these are skills that are relevant to almost any profession or occupation. I think this is a major reason why so many Quantum Leap alum become leaders and innovators, contributing widely to our Australian culture and beyond.”