Western Australia is home to a thriving community of adult dance schools, offering a range of dance styles and levels of experience. These schools provide a supportive and inclusive environment for people to learn and explore their passion for dance, regardless of age or background. From traditional styles like ballet and jazz, to more contemporary forms such as hip hop and salsa, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Classes are taught by experienced instructors who are dedicated to helping their students develop their skills and confidence in a fun and engaging way. Whether you are looking to improve your technique, stay fit and active, or simply meet new people, joining an adult dance school in Western Australia is a great way to pursue your interests and engage with the local community.
Perth Dance Schools
| Dance School | Suburb | Genres |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Etc Dance etc. was created by experienced dancer and choreographer, Kate Buchan (formally Kate Jamieson), in October 2010. | Balcatta | Jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, classical ballet, hip-hop, acrobatics, breaking and musical theatre |
| Powerhouse Dance Company Powerhouse provide a fun, safe and encouraging environment for students to learn, grow their skills and make life-long friendships. Be the best dancer you can be. | Malaga | Acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, tap and babies |
| Gail Meade Performing Arts For nearly 50 years Gail Meade has been teaching hundreds of children and young adults the art of Dance. | Wangara | Jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, classical ballet, hip-hop, acrobatics, breaking, twinkle toes and musical theatre |
| Icon Dance Studio At ICON Dance Studio, we are passionate about the performing arts and creating individual performers. We strive to reach a students full potential, by guiding and providing the knowledge and training it takes to do so. | Balcatta | Jazz, tap, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, acro, open classes, stretch & strength and troupe classes |
| Jody Marshall Dance Company Whether you’d like to attend fun, casual dance classes, or enrol as a serious student – which has everything you would expect from a world-class dance institution such as weekly rehearsals, live performances, competitions, and graded examinations. | Balcatta | Jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, classical ballet, hip-hop, acrobatics and musical theatre |
| Kristy Rose Academy of Dance Our mission is to provide professional dance instruction and instil a love of dance while inspiring self confidence, discipline and respect of the performing arts in a safe, high quality studio environment. We provide a solid technical foundation for the developing dancer. | Mandurah | Jazz, lyrical, acro, contemporary and tap |
| Powerhouse Dance Company Powerhouse provide a fun, safe and encouraging environment for students to learn, grow their skills and make life-long friendships. Be the best dancer you can be. | Malaga | Acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, tap and babies |
| Sefton Dance Academy The academy caters for students of all ages and abilities for girls and boys. All classes are conducted by qualified, experienced and passionate teachers in a fun, friendly, atmosphere. | Balcatta | Jazz, tap, ballet, acro, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre |
| Smash Dance Company From our littlest dancers taking their first steps in the studio through to pre-professional students training for a career in the performing arts industry. | Wangara | Jazz, tap, hip hop, breaking, classical, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, acro, musical theatre, vocal, piano |
| Talent Co At Talent Co. Dance & Entertainment you are part of a family. Our mission is to build versatile, well-rounded dancers, while building the self-esteem and confidence of each individual. | Wangara | Tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, acro, tumbling and ballet |
| Vanguard Performing Arts Vanguard Performing Arts offers a variety of training packages to suit beginner recreational dancers through to those seeking elite performing arts training. | Malaga | Acrobatics, classical ballet, elite extension program, hip hop, jazz, lyrical & contemporary, musical theatre & singing, open class, pilates, private lessons, solo class, tap, technique & conditioning |
Adult schools
| Dance School | Suburb | Genres |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Murray Dance Centre | Claremont | Adult classes in latin, ballroom, swing and country and western. |
| Dance Workshop For over thirty years, Dance Workshop have offered a safe, non-judgemental and non-competitive environment for those who love to dance. We teach students from 18 to 80 years of age, with skills ranging from absolute beginner to seasoned professionals. | North Perth | Ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, dancehall, stilettos, flamenco, bollywood |
| Elan Dance With collectively over 30 years of experience, we are the only Perth dance company that offers armour dance classes for people of all skills, all styles, all shades, with all stories. | Perth | Hip-hop, heels, dancehall, afrojam, twerk, contemporary |
| Gilkisons Gilkisons has helped lift the old-fashioned stigma of social dancing by playing newer music, having a modern lighting and sound system, a fully licensed bar and air conditioning throughout the premises. Gilkisons is still the only venue in the city in which Latin and Ballroom social dancing is taught. | Perth | Jive, cha cha, rumba, samba, waltz, quick step, tanga, slow step |
| The WA Performance School Established for over 25 years, The WA Performance School is Perth’s premier performing arts academy. Based in Subiaco, we offer tuition in a variety of styles of dance, music, theatre, and exercise to students of all ages. | Subiaco | Showgirl, burlesque, RAD ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip-hop |
| Salsa Viva Dance and Zumba Salsa Viva Dance Studio offers quality lessons in street Latin dance styles popular in Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond. | Joondalup | Cuban salsa and son to merengue, bachata mambo, cha cha and more |
Regional
| Dance School | Suburb | Genres |
|---|---|---|
| All Things Dance All Things Dance is one of the leading dance schools that have been teaching dance to students in Geraldton and surrounding areas. | Geraldton | Jazz, acrobatics, hip hop, contemporary, tap and ballet |
| En Pointe Dance Academy En Pointe is dedicated to providing quality dance training in the lower south west region, specialising in classical ballet and contemporary dance. | Manjimup | Ballet, pointe, contemporary, lyrical |
| Dunsborough School of Ballet Dunsborough School of Ballet offers something to students of all ages. We offer creative and fun classes for the very young; Exam Preparation for older students; the fabulous rhythm and passion of Classical Spanish; the dynamic and evolving movement of Contemporary dance. | Dunsborough | Classical ballet, contemporary, spanish dance |
| Reach Dance Newman | Newman | |
| Bunbury House of Dance Specialising in Ballroom Dance, offering group classes and private lessons for Latin, Modern, Street Latin and New Vogue. | Bunbury | Ballroom, latin, new vogue |
| Jazz Attack At Jazz Attack Gymnastics and Performing Arts Studio, students soon become part of a family who are cared, encouraged and nurtured into the world of dance. | Bunbury and Busselton | Jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, acrobatics, singing and classical ballet |
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