Q & A

What advice would you give to parents who were thinking about enrolling their child in a dance school?

Fortunately at my school the parents are able to sit in and watch each class. Who wants to miss a plie or tiny tendu? I always tell them not to chop & change schools. Let the young dancer become comfortable in one studio so they feel like part of a team and can recognise their surroundings and settle in with their new ballet teacher. This gains so much confidence and a solid grounding for their future. Many parents have asked me to write a book from the valuable advice and knowledge I’ve accumulated. Once the children have your full trust there’s no stopping them.

Have the TV dance shows encouraged more young people to take lessons?

Definitely, every little princes or prince loves to dance. It’s a part of their souls built in from birth. What would life be without music & dance and a sprinkle of magic?

What are the benefits of attending a dance school?

Appreciation of movement, rhythm, tone, control, grace, style, posture, deportment, & excellent concentration using both sides of the brain simultaneously… (Oh and the ballerinas get to wear tutus & tiaras and catch bubbles with wands).

Do you need to buy shoes or outfits to take part?

Yes the children are required to wear pink or black ballet slippers (They just never want to take them off). The ballerinas wear either a leotard or tutu, (colour of their choice of course). The male dancers wear black tights black ballet slippers and a white singlet.

Does your school do performances?

Yes, We’ve performed for Parenting Australia at the Entertainment Quarter and this year the ballerinas performed for Play Day on the Mall in Bondi Junction which was a huge success. Then there’s… drum roll please… the ever popular end of the year Baby Ballet Academy dance recitals. The dancers perform on stage in their age appropriate classes – Corps de Ballet 2-3yrs, Corphees 3-4yrs & Principal Artists & Soloists 4-5yrs.