Dancing Schools & Venues in Australia

2,496 dancing schools & venues across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 261–280 of 2,496

Melbourne

Dance Factory Pty Ltd

4-10 Yorkshire St · Richmond · VIC 3121

Dance Factory offering accredited, full and part time dance courses, as well as adults, juniors and teenage classes. All standards - Beginner to Advanced. Styles include Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical,…

Education and TuitionBallet Dancing Tuitionballetballet school
Western District

Mildura Ballet & Dance Guild Inc

Studio 1, Arts Centre, Cureton Ave · Mildura · VIC 3500

The Mildura Ballet & Dance Guild Inc. has been operating since 1958 and gave their first performance of �Peter and the Wolf� at the Merbein Civic Hall on the 29th October 1959. Over the years many…

Contemporary danceJazz danceTap danceFairy dance
Adelaide

Stepz Dance Academy

By appointment only · Reynella · SA 5161

Stepz Dance Academy was established in 2000 with the aim of teaching dance in a positive, friendly and rewarding environment. Classes cater to students from beginner through to advanced levels.…

Fun and friendly
Sydney

Arthur Murray: Sydney

317 George St · Sydney · NSW 2000

Arthur Murray Dance Centres can be found in 21 countries throughout the world. The man behind the centres, Arthur Murray, started teaching people to dance in 1912. In time, he built a business that…

Education and TuitionDancing Schools & Venuesdance lessondance classes
Sydney

Razzle Dazzle Dance Studio

Unit 10, 15 McPherson Rd · Smeaton Grange · NSW 2567

Get ready for an AMAZING year here at Razzle Dazzle Dance Studio. We are so excited to welcome a brand new team of incredibly talented teachers in 2011. They are all so excited to be here & cannot…

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Melbourne

Albright Performers

8A Hyde St · Footscray · VIC 3011

Albright Performers, where for the past 70 years, students have been motivated and inspired by the world of dance. Providing tuition in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Tapping, Musical…

Education and TuitionBallet Dancing Schoolsballetballet school
Melbourne

MarShere Dance Studios: Langwarrin

389 McClelland Dr · Langwarrin · VIC 3910

MarShere offers dance classes for all ages and all abilities! We specialise in beginners, and have fully qualified teachers to help you with every step, literally! Dance classes and dance lessons in…

Dance classesDance lessons in LatinStreet LatinBallroom
Brisbane

Smooth Latin Groove

474 Ipswich Rd · Annerley · QLD 4103

Brisbane's home of Latin dance - Latin dance classes to suit all levels from absolute beginner to advanced Latin dancer. Lessons in Salsa, Zouk, Tango, Cha Cha Cha and Bachata.

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Gold Coast

Ikin Dance Australia

By appointment only · Varsity Lakes · QLD 4227

Queensland's leading dance and fitness studio Ikin Dance Australia is one of Queensland's leading Dance and fitness studios based on the Gold Coast in Varsity Lakes. Established in 2001 by Anthony…

Sporting and FitnessDance ClubsSporting and FitnessGymnastic Clubs
Melbourne

Australian Showbusiness Academy

Unit 18, 55 Graham Ct · Hoppers Crossing · VIC 3029

One of Australia's leading performing arts education centres with a fantastic reputation. The ASA is managed by professional entertainer and television producer Jamie Redfern and his beautiful…

jazzjazz funk (hip hop)Latintap
Melbourne

Backstage Dance Academy

Factory 11, 5-7 Vesper Drive · Narre Warren · VIC 3805

Dance Tuition for 3 year olds to adults. Beginners to Advanced students welcome. Professional dance training from young & experienced teachers who perform in the industry, in an encouraging, fun and…

TapBalletContemporaryLyrical
Perth

Blue Suede Rock & Swing

By appointment only · Nollamara · WA 6061

Dance lessons and social events for all ages, singles and couples specialising in Rock 'n' roll/Boogie Woogie, but also teaching ballroom, Latin & line dancing. Wedding dances.

Dance lessons in Rock 'n' rollboogie woogieWest Coast swingrockabilly
Melbourne

MDX

Unit 2, 1 Akuna Drive · Williamstown · VIC 3016

Since 2002, MDX has built a reputation as one of the leading performing arts institutions for children and young adults in Victoria. Providing specialised tuition for beginner to advanced students in…

Education and TuitionDancing Schools & Venuesdance lessondance classes
Sydney

WSS Dance Studio

By appointment only · Chester Hill · NSW 2162

WSS DANCE STUDIO is a professional dance studio located in Chester Hill offering tuition in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Acrobatics. Excellent professional teaching staff offering classes to…

BalletModern BalletTapJazz
North East

Mpole

13 Denney St · Broadmeadow · NSW 2292

Looking at becoming healthier, fitter and to have more FUN? Have you tried pole dancing? Pole dancing is a great new dance sport that will have you workout muscles you didn�t know you had. You will…

but this takes strength
Sydney

Dance-a-licious Studio

Unit 7, 16-22 Cooper St · Surry Hills · NSW 2010

Dance Fitness Nutrition studio We take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing for all bodies, all ages.

Small group fitness sessionsPersonal Training & NutritionQualified & Experienced StaffProfessional Studio

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User guide to Dancing Schools & Venues

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.