Business Details
Creative Dance Education for Children in Yeerongpilly
At The Studio Dance and Arts Dance and Arts, we believe dance is a transformative art form that nurtures creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. Founded by Lisa Wilson, a seasoned director and educator with a 20-year international career, our school combines progressive teaching methodologies with a commitment to individuality. Our team of certified instructors, including industry leaders and emerging artists, prioritises safe-dance practices and blue-card compliance. We offer bespoke classes designed to cultivate strength, coordination, and confidence while fostering a lifelong passion for dance.With opportunities for exams, performances, and creative exploration, we empower students to excel in a supportive, inclusive environment. Our philosophy centres on celebrating each young artist's unique journey, ensuring they develop both technical skill and a healthy self-image. As advocates for dance education, we collaborate with contemporary practitioners to maintain innovative, inspiring practices. Located in Yeerongpilly, we serve Brisbane's Southside community, providing expert tuition to future generations of dance artists.
Services
Dance Classes
Holiday Workshops
Exam Preparation
Performance Opportunities
Creative Dance Instruction
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke dance classes valuing individuality and creativity.
- Our team includes industry leaders with international teaching experience.
- We prioritise safe-dance practices and blue-card compliance.
- We provide performance opportunities and exam preparation.
- Our director has a 20-year international career in dance education.
Associations and certifications
- Blue Card
What people say
Passionate and professional
Confidence blossom
Excellent combination of strength-building
Creative and innovative edge
Lifelong love of dance
Services
Dance Classes
Our dance classes blend technical training with artistic expression for children aged 3-18. Focusing on individual growth, we offer styles including ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Expert instructors foster confidence, coordination, and discipline through progressive curricula.
Holiday Workshops
July holiday workshops provide intensive dance experiences with themed activities and performance preparation. These programs encourage creativity and teamwork while maintaining technical development. Sessions include masterclasses from guest artists and choreography projects.
Exam Preparation
We prepare students for Royal Academy of Dance examinations with structured tuition and performance coaching. Our program develops technical precision, musicality, and performance skills. Instructors provide individual feedback to ensure students reach their full potential in exam settings.
Performance Opportunities
Annual concerts and community performances showcase student achievements. Participants gain stage experience through choreographed pieces and collaborative productions. These events celebrate artistic growth and build confidence in public performance settings.
Creative Dance Instruction
Our creative dance instruction focuses on self-expression through movement. Classes incorporate improvisation, storytelling, and collaborative choreography. This approach nurtures imagination while developing fundamental dance techniques in a supportive environment.
People
Lisa Wilson
Director
Lisa Wilson is an internationally experienced dance educator with a 20-year career spanning performance, choreography, and teaching. She has worked with prestigious companies including The Australian Ballet and Sydney Dance Company. As director, she leads with a commitment to innovative, inclusive dance education.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer classes for children aged 3-18, with programs tailored to different developmental stages and skill levels.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide a free class pass so students can experience our teaching style before enrolling.
Are your instructors qualified?
All our teachers hold blue cards and are certified professionals with industry experience in dance education.
What dance styles are taught?
We teach ballet, contemporary, jazz, and creative dance, with opportunities to explore various performance styles.
How do performances work?
We present annual concerts and community performances, with all students invited to participate in professionally choreographed productions.
What safety measures do you have?
We maintain strict safety protocols including blue-card checks, safe-dance practices, and regular staff training updates.
Reviews (5)
Kelly Hughes
Dec 10, 2018
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Our daughters love their lessons at The Studio and we are thrilled with the quality of teaching. The environment is supportive, creative and encouraging and we couldn't be happier.
Briony Mc
Dec 06, 2018
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Couldn't be happier with the fun and engaging classes my daughter has been taking at The Studio. She loves Miss Liz and looks forward to her lessons each week. Also a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for parents, siblings and grandparents while lessons are occuring.
Carli Holloway
Aug 02, 2018
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At the end of my daughter's first class she was on an absolute high - chatting, smiling and jumping around full of beans. Was lovely to see.
Lisa Smith
Jul 14, 2018
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Fantastic dance classes. My 2 yr old loves it and the teacher is amazing. Very engaging with the little ones and makes them feel comfortable right from the first session.
Kirsti Palmer
Jun 24, 2018
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My daughter has been doing classes here for a year now and loves them. Friendly, relaxed, patient and professional staff and a lovely atmosphere to promote the joy of dancing!
