The Australian Ballet School, the school of the Australian Ballet, is the national centre for classical dance training in Australia. The School was established in the year 1963 and is located at Southbank, Melbourne. It is a private educational institution offering various kinds of programs ranging from full-time program to after-school program and from international training program to fitness program. Certificate and advanced diploma programs are offered in dance with specialization in subjects such as music, performance psychology, nutrition and cultural studies.