The Geelong School of Dance, located in South Geelong, is a renowned dance school that offers a wide range of dance styles and classes for students of all ages. Founded in 2009 by the current Director, Emily Bradley, the school has experienced remarkable growth and now boasts a state-of-the-art purpose-built dance studio.
At the Geelong School of Dance, they take pride in their spectacular dance concerts, dedicated and caring teachers, and their innovative and dynamic dance programme. They offer dance styles such as Fairy Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro, and Circus, catering to students aged 12 months and above.
Safety is of utmost importance to the Geelong School of Dance, and they are proudly recognised as a Child Safe Organisation. All their teachers hold current Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and are First Aid and CPR certified. To further ensure the safety of their students, the school has completed the “Keep Kids Safe in Dance Training.
In addition to their Mid-Year Showcase and Annual End of Year Concert, the Geelong School of Dance has performed at various events and venues, including nursing homes, school fetes and festivals, Market Square Shopping Centre, the Splash Dance Festival, the Geelong Show, Pako Festa Parade, and Gala Day Parade.
For those interested in enrolling or learning more about the school's classes, timetable, and enrolment process, they can visit the Geelong School of Dance's website or email them directly. They emphasise the need to pre-arrange visits to the studio as their reception may not always be attended, ensuring that availability is confirmed for the desired class.
The Geelong School of Dance is located at 32-34 Hede Street in South Geelong. They can be contacted via email, with daily monitoring of emails on weekdays. The school is currently closed for a break and will reopen on January 8th. Enrolments for the year 2024 are now open, with Term 1 starting on January 29th.
The Geelong School of Dance also offers special dance programmes for younger children. The Pre-School Teeny Tiny Groover Programme welcomes boys and girls aged 12 months to 2. 5 years, where parents or other special grownups actively participate in the class. They share dance, songs, rhythms, movements, instruments, and magical props, fostering imagination and creativity.
The Preschool programme, open to children aged 2–5 years, provides an innovative and engaging dance programme.