Meet Our Guest Coaches

Neneka Yoshida

Born in Kanazawa, Japan. Started training ballet at the age of 3. At 15 years old,moved to Paris and got taught by Dominique Khalfouni.Studied under Victor Ullate for a year in Madrid then moved back to Paris and studied under Claude de Vulpian, Clairemarie Osta and Isabelle Ciaravola at CNSMDP and graduated with diploma in 2013. Prix de Lausanne 2013 Finalist and got offer to join Queensland Ballet in 2014 by Li Cunxin .Promoted to Principal Artist in 2021.

Eliza received her training at the Tanya Pearson Academy under the esteemed guidance of Lucinda Dunn OAM. She represented Australia on the international stage, earning recognition as a Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finalist and Asian Grand Prix Medalist. Following an invitation to compete at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland, Eliza completed her training at the Australian Ballet School. In 2023, she joined Queensland Ballet as a Young Artist and was promoted to Company Artist in 2024.

Eliza Whenham