Printer-friendlyBookmark and Share
Jia Yin Du

Jia Yin Du trained for six years with Liao Ning School of Dance in China. During this time he won a Gold Medal for the National Ballet competition in China and first prize for the international ballet competition in Tokyo. In 1999 Jia Yin was awarded both the Gary Norman and Jean Wong scholarships enabling him to join The Australian Ballet School. In 2001, he joined The Australian Ballet, going on to dance a number of featured roles with the company, taking in both the classical and contemporary repertoire.

Repertoire highlights

  • Graeme Murphy's Firebird 2009
  • Kenneth MacMillan's Manon 2008
  • Graeme Murphy's Swan Lake 2008
  • Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker 2007
  • Krzysztof Pastor's Symphonie Fantastique 2007
  • Don Quixote 2007
  • Paquita 2007
  • Giselle 2006
  • La Sylphide 2005
  • Stanton Welch’s The Sleeping Beauty 2005
  • Guest appearances

    • The Dancers Company tour 2008, 2006
    • Guest principal artist for Liao Ning Ballet during their China Gala performance in Australia 2006
     

    You may not know ...

    “I’m interested in surfing, playing the piano, partying with mates, driving away from the city to enjoy natural views, and travelling around the world.”

    New Ballerina Tee

    $30.00


    Questions?

    Call us
    1300 369 741
    9 - 5, Mon-Fri


    Behind Ballet - Fortnightly e-news