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Dancing Schools & Venues in Australia
2,496 dancing schools & venues across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.
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Adelaide
Premier School Of Dance
Premier School of Dance is first-rate dance tuition located at North East Road, Gilles Plains in Adelaide. Whether you are just a beginner or an advanced learner who wants to excel further, our dance…
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Melbourne
Cathy-Lea Dance Music Drama Works
Cathy-Lea has been an innovative leader in performing arts education for 30 years, offering Dance, Music and Drama classes to students of all abilities from pre-school to adults in South East…
We do the following services:Cecchetti International BalletATOD TapJazz & Hip Hop
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South Coast
Cinnamon Twist School Of Belly Dance
Wollongong based belly dance studio. We offer classes for all ages from children through to adults, we have classes for complete beginners through to advanced level. At Cinnamon Twist we welcome all…
mums and bubs specialty classesArabic drummingIndian classical and Bollywood.
Hobart
Bellywood
Belly Dance Tuition & Performance Tasmania's first & longest running school dedicated to the art of Egyptian Dance
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Classes prices start at $7.00 per 1/2 hour lesson. Jigsaw Dance Studio proudly services the Kellyville, Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Stanhope Gardens, Parklea and Blacktown areas. Enjoy learning the arts…
JazzTapBalletHip Hop
Geelong
Asha Bollywood Dance
Bring out your Bollywood Groove! Get fit and have fun at the exciting new Bollywood dance classes to hit Geelong. Inspired from the largest film industry in the world, this exciting new dance form…
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Ballet, Jazz and contemporary dance tuition from babies to Advanced. Fully qualified teaching faculty offering examinations through the Royal Academy of Dance and the CSTD. Studios in Paddington and…
Sydney
Dance Magic Academy
We specialise in Tiny Tots Dance at our FUN, affordable, parent friendly academy. Awesome Boyz Crew, Hip Hop and Funky Jazz Kidz, plus best Adult Classes in the Campbelltown area. Students from as…
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For the past 25 years the Children's Performing Company of Australia (CPCA) has been providing young people with amazing opportunities through the performing arts. Through a friendly, supportive…
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Melbourne
Dance World Studios
Dance World Studios, a leading Australian vocational performing arts training institutions based in Melbourne, offers vocational dance training & musical theater courses. Moreover, classes for…
dance and singing classes
Melbourne
Dance Partners
We teach dance to children from ages 3 and up in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. Dance is a fun way of learning and should be explored and enjoyed. * Now taking Enrolments for 2015. * At…
Brisbane is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world � and you'll find a huge range of dance classes on offer. Here�s our ever growing round up of hundreds of opportunities to dance!…
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The WA Performance School is Perth�s premier dance and performance academy catering to all ages and backgrounds. Our talented and dedicated instructors provide a supportive and professional…
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Perth
Dance In Perspective
Dance In Perspective opened its doors in February 1992, with only 80 students. In 2010 we have 280 students, many of whom have been with us since its inception! Through hard work, dedication and…
AcrobaticsClassical BalletContemporaryHip Hop
Creative Dance Academy $15 - 1 hour Combination Classes of Jazz, Tap & Ballet/Lyrical. Offering class packages for every budget. Students taken from 2 years of age. Established 26 years & all staff…
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Melbourne
Expose Dance Centre: Colleen Ower
We are proudly celebrating our 16th year in 2013 as one of the best dance schools in Melbourne. We operate from our two studios in North Road, Murrumbeena (Junior School & Head office) & Chesterville…
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Melbourne
Dancesport Westside
Dance sport, Social, Latin, Ballroom, Zumba and Bridal dancing. Learn from qualified instructors in casual group classes, or private lessons. Classes for children from 12 months (tiny tots) to teens,…
DancesportSalsaBallroomLatin American
Adelaide
Ezydance Studios
Learn to dance ballroom and Latin styles. Beginners to advanced - all welcome. Also holding regular dance nights for students and friends alike. At Ezydance Studios you can learn to dance free style…
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Dance schools are institutions where dance is taught to the students. Dance schools have dance studios where the students learn or rehearse dance techniques from certified dance instructors. Dance schools in Australia have produced many professional dancers in different dance styles.
A dance school is an institution where different styles of dance such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary are learned and perfected. Dance schools have sprung flooring which provides a degree of flexibility to absorb the impact of intensive jump exercises and to promote good health and safety. One common feature of a dance school is the presence of a barre in every studio. It is a stationary handrail that is used for ballet warm up exercises. Another common feature is mirrors on the walls of the studio.
Music is a vital part of learning in dance schools and almost all have their own sound systems for playing music. Most professional dance schools have their own piano for musical accompaniment for all dance classes.
The Register of Cultural Organisations under the Office of the Arts of the Australian Government assists qualifying bodies such as dance schools to attract support and strengthen the nations cultural life. Some dance schools receive tax deductable donations from private sectors for their activities and theatrical work.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the government agency that leads the country's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia.
Tips for choosing a good dance school
- Visit a dance school in person and do not rely on internet searches. Try to set an appointment with the school staff and observe their classes as well as their facilities. This would give you a good idea of how much care they put on developing relationships with their students through their dance classes.
- A good dance school will have a structured program for each level and some form of evaluation to see if the students have attained the skills needed to move to the next level.
- A good dance school will establish the student's proper technique first and foremost before devoting their time preparing for the annual school recital or other competitions.
- A good dance school will have qualified teachers and instructors to assist in the growth and development of their students. They should be able to expand the students abilities and challenge self-awareness.
- Special flooring is essential to minimizing the risk of injury on the dance floor. The studio should always use sprung flooring that is well-cushioned and non-slip.
- The costs of learning in a dance school should be made available to you before enrolling. Try to compare the costs of different ballet schools. Do not always choose the cheapest program available since it does not always equate to a positive outcome.
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