Zane joins the Royal Swedish Ballet for 2023

We are so proud to announce that our alumni Zane Smith-Taylor has recently graduated from the Academie Princesse Grace, and will begin his professional career at The Royal Swedish Ballet this month!

Zane began his ballet journey at 15 with PCCC, before that only having studied contemporary and jazz. His exceptional talent and hard work saw him win Gold at YAGP Asia Pacific at 16, and by 17 he was studying at the Academie Princess Grace on scholarship.

Firstly we cannot thank Larissa and everyone at YAGP enough for helping this young man secure his future, especially during the trying Covid times, your organisation is truly remarkable. Secondly, we are so grateful to, and in awe of Academie Princesse Grace for believing in Zane, and giving him this incredible training that has allowed him to secure such a fantastic contract.

Lastly to Zane, words cannot express how proud we are of you - your talent, passion and personality are a delight to have taught. We cannot wait to see you perform one day soon in Sweden!