Institute of Dance Australia

Welcome to Newcastle’s boutique dance studio, home of quality dance education.

An inclusive, supportive and family friendly dance studio that has been welcoming students and their families from Newcastle and surrounds for over seven years. Institute of Dance is a dynamic and exciting dance studio that caters for students two years of age to a pre-professional level, specialising in classical ballet, contemporary and jazz dance.

Our highly educated and qualified faculty deliver the most comprehensive, safe and enjoyable training experience in a positive and family friendly atmosphere. Institute of Dance is the sister school of Baby Ballet School, Newcastle's leading pre-school dance program. Under the one roof we cater for children aged two, to a pre-professional level.

The studio prides itself on maintaining small capped classes to ensure student progression, allowing your child to be given individual attention to continue to develop confidence and technique. It is of our upmost importance that each student not only receives expert tuition and reaches their full potential, but feels like a valued member of our studio, whilst having fun and creating friendships at dance.

What we’ve achieved

★ Australian Ballet School Interstate Program

★ Joan and Monica Halliday Finalists

★ Youth America Grand Prix Finalist

★ Isobel Anderson Award Finalists

★ 100% pass rate in Royal Academy of Dance Graded and Vocational Examinations

★ Royal Ballet School Summer Intensives

★ English National Ballet School acceptances

★ Joffrey Ballet School acceptances

★ Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts acceptances

★ American Ballet Theatre acceptances

★ Junior and Senior students accepted into Hunter School of the Performing Arts

★ Senior students offered contracts with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

BABY BALLET SCHOOL

Offering the very best in pre-school dance classes for children aged 2-5 years.

Institute of Dance & Baby Ballet School prides itself on offering quality dance education, giving each child and their family the very best experience.

JUNIOR TRAINING PROGRAMS

Our incredible upbeat Pre-Junior and Junior Programs will challenge and empower your dancer!

Your child will flourish in our Junior Program, Institute of Dance offers excellent tutelage in an array of styles. Priding ourselves on giving your child the very best foundations of dance, from the beginning. Whether your child wishes to dance for fitness, fun or to take their dance education to the next level, our classes are perfect for your family.

Our curriculum caters for absolute beginners to the dedicated dancer.

Classes available:

★ Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus)

★ Contemporary/Lyrical

★ Jazz

★ Pilates & Body Conditioning

★ Private Coaching

★ Junior Extension Program

SENIOR TRAINING PROGRAMS (Pre-Senior & Senior)

Our Senior Dance Programs will transform your dancer and ignite their passion!

Your child will find our Senior Programs to be extremely beneficial, exciting and rewarding. Whether your child wishes to dance for fitness, fun or to take their dance education to the next level, our classes are perfect for your family.

Our curriculum caters for absolute beginners to the dedicated dancer.

Classes available:

★ Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus)

★ Contemporary/Lyrical

★ Jazz

★ Pilates & Body Conditioning

★ Private Coaching

★ Part-Time Extension Program

★ Pre-Professional Training

★ Nationally Accredited Qualifications

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM

We are delighted to provide students from Newcastle and its surrounds the opportunity to complete Nationally Accredited Qualifications including Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) and Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance), whilst undergoing elite instruction of dance at a vocational level, alongside academic studies. Study options include Part-Time and Full-Time.

Institute of Dance’s Pre-Professional Programs are suitable for candidates who have a strong passion for classical and contemporary dance and possess the appropriate attributes along with the physical qualities. The suitable candidate should also have desire and determination to pursue their training at an elite level to venture into a career path upon graduation.

Experience the difference, experience Institute of Dance in 2022.

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