Sydney
Dance Star
Dance studio run by teacher Anne Dyer, offering dance classes at several Sydney venues including Marrickville, Erskineville and Burwood.
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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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Sydney
Sydney Dancing School
The Sydney Dancing School is located near the CBD, close to Central Station and public transport. Terry Fitzgerald has taught bridal couples for over 25 years. He is an accredited Dancesport coach…
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Sydney
Big Als Rock 'N' Roll
Dance school in the Camden and Macarthur area of New South Wales, teaching rock and roll, swing, cha-cha, steprock and line dancing.
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Brisbane
Prestige Dance Centre
Prestige Dance Centre is a local dance studio that caters for ages 2 yrs all the way up to adults. We aim to offer quality dance tuition while providing a caring, professional environment for all…
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We believe DANCE is for everyone, regardless of ability or age, on or off the STAGE and versatility as a performer is the KEY to success.
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Melbourne
Victorian Ballet School: Doncaster
Ballet and dance school with studios in Mt Waverley, Balwyn, Rowville, Box Hill and Oakleigh in Melbourne, teaching children and adults recreational and professional dance.
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Geelong
Kavanagh Dance Academy
With over 40 years experience, Marjorie Kavanagh will be starting fresh in 2014, after finishing up at Ashby hall in Malone street, Geelong with a dance on the 14th of December. Marjorie will be…
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Canberra
Legs Dance Pty Ltd
�Legs� is a leader in Canberra Dance � we designed and introduced the original Tiny Tots and Dance Tots programs to Canberra over 20 years ago to fulfill a need and foster a love of dance, our tots…
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North Coast
Tamworth City Dance Academy
Tamworth City Dance Academy is the premier dance school in our region for dance and performance classes. We cater to children aged from 18 months to adult. We deliver ATOD syllabus classes in Ballet,…
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Stars Talent Schools is a performing school where kids dance, sing and act—build confidence with fun classes. Enrol today.
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North East
Studio 2324 Raymond Terrace Dance
Raymond Terrace Dance Classes for Jazz, ballet, Tap etc. From 2 to 18+. Qualified teachers. Proven results - Home
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Melbourne
Dance Project
Located in the new Summit Business Park in Clyde North, we now have brand new, state of the art, purpose built dance facilities.
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Sydney
The Edge Ballet Academy
The Edge Ballet Academy conveniently located at Midway Shopping Centre is a training centre for dance excellence. We specialize in Pre-school classes, RAD Ballet, Jazz, Glenn Wood Tap, Contemporary,…
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IMPACT Performing Arts has been running since 2006 under management by Kate Young. Along with 25 years dance experience and training at the Queensland Dance School of Excellence, Kate has a Diploma…
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Sydney
Latin Fusion
Spice up your life with some hot Salsa, or feel sexy with the sensual Lambada & Bachata! Great exercise, lots of fun & laughs and an ever-expanding social calendar -with the largest Latin dance…
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Gold Coast
Move Your Body
Welcome to Move Your Body Dance Company Have you always wanted to dance but have never gotten around to it? Are you looking for a class that is friendly, different, sociable and fun? Then look no…
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Highland Dancing studio.
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Flamenco Dance Classes for all adults, from Beginner to Advanced, serving Sydney's Inner West. This is a fun way to keep fit and make new friends. Encourage two people you know to register with you…
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Melbourne
TJ Dance Studio
Fun and professional dance lessons for all ages. fully equipped studios, qualified teachers specializing in jazz, tap, classical, hip hop, contemporary, preschool, adult, exams, song/dance,…
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The school is a boutique institution, designed specifically to meet the needs of young people who, in addition to their academic studies, desire to focus on Music, Drama, Dance and/or Visual Arts.
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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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