In December 2011 the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet performed Swan Lake at the Arts Centre.

Performed in a unique setting led by international guest artists, 75 dancers of the  Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and 75 musicians of the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet conducted by well renowned conductor Peter Bandy.

"…here was a Melbourne ballet school on an admirable pedagogic mission: to expose its students and local audiences to diverse examples of international excellence." - The Australian, August 2009.