YOUNG ARTISTS 2025
Meet the dance luminaries of tomorrow, hand picked by Bloch for their skill, dedication and passion for dance.
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Holly Robinson
I dance at Dance North Academy in Sydney and have been dancing since I was 4.5 years old. Over the years, I have won numerous National and International Titles, including 3rd place at the prestigious Alanna Haines, 3rd in Contemporary at YAGP Sydney, and Top 12 in Classical at YAGP Sydney. I have also placed 1st in the Australian Classical Challenge for four consecutive years, received RAD's Outstanding Dancer award, won a Silver Medal at the Dance World Cup, and earned the Miss USA Title. Additionally, I was the youngest ever Scholarship Winner at World Dance Movement and have been named Dancer of the Year twice.
My ultimate dream is to become a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. This marks my sixth year as a Bloch Young Artist, and I am so excited to continue working with Bloch in 2025!Instagram: @hollydolly.dancer
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Isabella Salvatore
Hi, I’m Isabella, but most people call me "Issy." I’m 13 years old and train at Brent Street. I’ve trained extensively in many dance styles and genres for the last 10 years under the guidance of some amazing teachers, choreographers and mentors.
As a child, I had the opportunity to appear in children's TV shows like Ready Set Dance on Nick Jr., as well as in TV commercials, runway shows, and modeling. I’ve always loved competing, and in 2024, I was honored to be named the Showcase Diamond Pre-Teen Dancer of the Year after earning National Champion titles in Jazz, Broadway, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.
Since 2024, I’ve been part of the Dance Prescription Sydney program, where I focus on technique, flexibility, and strength. My current goals are to enhance my technique, refine my performance quality, and develop my unique style.Instagram: @issy.s_dance
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Oliver McAuliffe
Hi I’m Ollie, I’m 15 years old and have been dancing for 13 years. From a young age I knew that this was what I wanted to spend my life doing. I train 5 days a week at Dance Nation & Dance Conservatory Australia in all different genres such as: Ballet, Commercial Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary & Tap. Growing up as a boy in the dance industry I have faced many challenges but I always find comfort and a sense of belonging in dance. Nothing else in the world can compare to the feeling I get when I dance. I hope as I grow I can continue learning and discovering myself as an artist.
Instagram: @ollie.the.dancer
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Axel Shirt
I started dancing when I was 3. I have been dancing competitively in many styles of dance since the age of 4, such as ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, neo, national, commercial, and hip hop. Tap soon became my favourite style of dance. I love going to tap festivals! My first was the DC online tap festival in 2020 with Chloe and Maud! I have attended the tap festival in Melbourne every year since then. I am very fortunate to have been able to learn from some amazing tap dancers. I would love to be a famous tap dancer one day!
Instagram: @axel_tap_dance
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Neveyah Cram
I’m a passionate and aspiring ballerina. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to perform in productions with Brisbane City Youth Ballet and Victorian State Youth Ballet. One of my most memorable experiences was being chosen as a youth dancer to perform alongside professional dancers in the Victorian State Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker.
I’ve also had the privilege of performing at the Ballet International Gala and successfully auditioning for the Joffrey Ballet School’s summer program. My ultimate dream is to dance overseas in a ballet company one day.Instagram: @neveyah_
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Macy Macdonald
My first solo was "Surfing USA" by Ellie Ashe with a cardboard surfboard, and from that day, I knew the feeling I got on stage was one I wanted to replicate forever. Dance has taken me to so many incredible places across Australia and the USA, competing on world stages and learning from amazing choreographers. Dancing gives me the freedom to express my emotions and experiences without words, and I’m so excited to represent Bloch this year as a Young Artist. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me!
Instagram: @macymac__
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Lara Griffiths
I currently train at Brent Street across all dance genres, I have been dedicated to dance since the age of 3. My proudest achievement is performing on America’s Got Talent, receiving the golden buzzer, and advancing to the grand final. I aspire to pursue an international career as both a performer and choreographer.
Instagram: @laragriffiths_
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Avianna Neilson
I’m 10 years old and from Perth. I started dance just before my 2nd birthday, and while ballet has my heart, I also love contemporary, jazz, and lyrical. In 2024, I was grateful to represent Australia in Prague at the Dance World Cup, bringing home silver and bronze medals. Shortly after, I traveled to NYC with Team Tribe after winning Nationals in Sydney and was shocked to win ‘Miss World Dance 2024’—an experience I’ll never forget! Becoming a ballerina has been my dream since I was 2 years old, and I hope to inspire young dancers to commit to their craft, dream big, and believe anything is possible!
Instagram: @dancer_avianna.pearl
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Yve-Noelle Bollinger
I have been surrounded by ballet since the moment I could walk and have never dreamt of doing anything but ballet for the rest of my life!! Being on stage brings me so much joy and I am so eternally grateful for all of the incredible opportunities I have had to dance on local and international stages!! I was so excited to have been selected to compete at the 2025 Prix De Lausanne in Switzerland and to have participated in the 2023 and 2024 YAGP Finals in Florida and NYC. I hope to one day dance in a professional ballet company and continue doing what I love!
Instagram: @yvenoelle.b