During the first 15 years of the company, Bousloff presided as Artistic Director, battling against financial constraints. Access to funds with inconsistent, and dancers sometimes performed without being paid. It was not until 1968–1970 when professional dancers, administrative staff and permanent headquarters were put into place. To begin with, rehearsals were held at Perth Boys' School (now Perth Institute of Contemporary Art) before moving to Perth Rowing Club, and then the first floor of the Grand Theatre (corner of Murray and Barracks Street) in 1955. In 1968, they transferred in King Street.