Chengwu Guo

Founder / Artistic Director

Chengwu Guo began his training at the Beijing Dance Academy at age 11. After winning Second Prize and the Contemporary Award at the Prix de Lausanne, he joined The Australian Ballet School and later The Australian Ballet.

Chengwu was promoted to the highest rank of the company, Principal Artist, at the age of 24. He has since guested internationally, performing alongside leading artists in the ballet world. His repertoire highlights include Basilio in Don Quixote, Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Franz in Coppélia, and Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux.

Chengwu is a qualified vocational ballet teacher, holding a Graduate Diploma of Elite Dance Instruction. With dedicated passion, he supports ballet students through his expertise, refined skills, and distinctive training methods, guiding them toward their artistic and technical aspirations with clarity and precision.

Ako Kondo

Head of Ballet Training

Ako Kondo began her ballet training in Nagoya, Japan, at the age of three before continuing her studies internationally, including at The Royal Ballet School and The Australian Ballet School. She joined The Australian Ballet in 2010 and was promoted to Principal Artist in 2015 following her acclaimed debut as Giselle, becoming the company’s first Japanese principal artist.

Ako has performed an extensive repertoire of classical and contemporary works, collaborating with leading choreographers and dancing principal roles across the world’s major stages.

A highly respected artist and educator, Ako is also a qualified vocational ballet teacher, holding a Graduate Diploma of Elite Dance Instruction. With passion and care, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers through excellence, artistry, and thoughtful mentorship.

Guest Teachers

Kirsty Martin

Benedicte Bemet

Yichuan Wang

Chengwu Guo Ballet is expanding and welcoming passionate ballet teachers to join our community. If you would like to work with us, please email your CV and expression of interest to: contact@chengwuguoballet.com.au