David Paul Kierce trained at The Australian Ballet School. Afterwards he worked as a Principal Dancer with The Queensland Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, BalletMet Columbus and Northern Ballet, where he performed the lead role in Dracula in 2005. At Northern Ballet he was also Ballet Master. Up to this day he continues his relationship with Northern Ballet as guest Ballet Master, which he did, for example, during their production of The Great Gatsby. Since leaving Northern he has performed in Cats, Shall We Dance and Chicago. David has gained a lot of experience as a teacher as he has taught at the English National Ballet School, Northern Ballet Academy and Central School of Ballet.