Sydney
Stage2screen: Hornsby
STAGE2SCREEN COMES TO HORNSBY! LIGHTS - CAMERA - ACTION! Have you a budding stage or film actor at home? stage2screen is the acting school you've been searching for Guided by industry professionals,…
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
QuickSteps Dance Club Studio
The QuickSteps Team are here to help you learn to dance. But we know it's not all about the dancing! Over the years Michelle (studio manager) has witnessed first hand the happiness that dancing can…
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Brisbane
Athena Cheer Academy
A team of outstanding coaches have been hand selected with the ability to provide quality coaching and whose mission it is to create a club where children will be valued and appreciated no matter…
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Brisbane
Stardom Studios
STARDOM STUDIOS - 'Where Your Little Star Will Learn To Shine Bright' Stardom Studios is a Dance & Performing Arts school located in Sunnybank, Brisbane. We cater for children aged 2 - 17 years. We…
True Triple Threats.
Townsville
DiLi
DiLi - Dream it, Live it ... dance, imagine, play. If you can dream it, you can live it! DiLi is a dance school based in Mount Isa, Qld offering quality dance instruction from a teacher with over 20…
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Sydney
All About Swing
Welcome to All About Swing, Sydney's vintage Swing and RocknRoll performance dancers. With over 10 years in dance and performance experience, we will ensure your next event is one to remember. Your…
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Sydney
Pointe Petite
We set out to provide a truly inspired dance class. A class to engage the creative and magical spirit of the young mind with just the right amount of structure. We believe little ones need to move…
Our training is in dance of all levelsages and abilities
Gold Coast
The Studio Entertainment
The Studio Entertainment - Formally known as Paradise Performers Academy, has been operating for over 25 years. Currently under new management, Jesse and Sarah Rasmussen are a brother/sister team who…
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Tempo Red was developed and redirected by Diana Sakaris who was previously the Head of Department of Babies and Tiny Tots at Brent Street Studios. She took over Tempo Red in 2008 and in 2011 moved…
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Gold Coast
Swing On In
Swing On In is the fastest growing swing dance school in Queensland and Northern NSW. We attract a wide demographic of people looking for a fun way to stay active and social through dance. We teach…
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Melbourne
Miss Caroline Tap Dance
Miss Caroline Tap Dance offers quality tap tuition to the young and old. From Tiny Tappers to Nanna Tap, we have a class to suit. We have original choreography to excellent music and a high…
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Online
The Dance Tank
Dive into endless possibilities! The Dance Tank offers dance/drama programs from early primary age students to adults. Programs include External Preliminary and HSC Dance Course; children's before…
Sydney
Dance on Q
DANCE on Q is a professional performing arts school in the Hills District offering a wide variety of performing arts styles for students aged 2 - 18 years. Our teachers are qualified instructors as…
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Perth
Magnetic Dance
Learn partner dancing with Magnetic Dance! We offer casual, pay-as-you-go classes every Tuesday night at the Osborne Park Bowling Club. Social dancing is a great way to have fun, add more exercise…
Casual classesbeginners welcome
Perth
Ballroom Fit
We are a local dance school teaching Ballroom Dancing moves and dances in group exercise classes. The music will inspire and motivate you. The classes are about fun and fitness. Our classes cater…
Melbourne
Isolation Performing Arts Studio
Isolation Performing Arts Studio has been training students in the performing arts since 1989. IPAS offers Performing Arts classes for all ages in fun family atmosphere. If you want to SING, DANCE,…
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Along with their trusted personnel, Infinity attends to each client to make sure they are in excellent hands and not to mention, cost-effective body tone and flexibility training services. As an…
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Melbourne
Newling Dance Movement & Wellbeing
Natasha Kay Newling began dancing from the age of 5. She studied full-time dancing & performing arts at Ev & Bow Full Time Dance training centre where she also began working with elements of yoga and…
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Adelaide
Annette Langham School Of Ballet
We are classical ballet specialists also offering classes in contemporary dance, pilates, limber and mime and movement. We have been servicing the Adelaide Hills for 37 years, firstly under the…
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We teach all styles of Ballroom dance in Morley, Perth to all levels including Bridal Dance & our experienced professional teachers ensure it is enjoyable and easy for you to learn to dance.
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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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