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Teaching dance is what we do. Inspiring children is who we are.
Located in Riverstone, DIS DANCE provides inclusive and inspiring dance classes for students ranging from age two to adult. As well as introducing your child to the fun and excitement of dance, we share an exclusive wellness program called Fitmindz for Kids. Included as part of every class, this reminds students that the most important thing about learning to dance is feeling happy and confident.
At DIS DANCE, you’ll notice we encourage kids to be kids. We have a no midriff policy on costumes and uniforms. Our instructors take the time to choreograph and teach age-appropriate routines that are fresh and fun.
Introduce your child to a world of confidence at DIS DANCE.
Our core values are like no other
- Inclusive – All our instructors have a strong focus on teamwork and ensuring everyone feels part of the family
- Continuous Improvement – We are dedicated to always being better than we were yesterday
- Modesty and Age Appropriateness – Making sure kids are covered and confident while still being able to express themselves is our number one priority.
- Positive and inspiring – We teach a positive psychology program called Fitmindz 4 Kids in all our classes. This aims to uplift and inspire students.
- Respect and Appreciation – We respect and appreciate all our families and are grateful they are part of the DIS DANCE family.
Why Kids Love Dis Dance
Discover Our Dance Programs
Starting from toddler level, DIS DANCE offers a variety of dance lessons for all ages and abilities.
We offer over 40 classes a week in many different styles including Ballet, Acro, Hip Hop, Cheer, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Pointe and more.
Our approach is supportive and positive, so your child will find themselves surrounded by friends. New students are made to feel welcome and comfortable as they settle into their new environment.
To help you decide if our studio is right for you, we offer an unlimited week of classes for only $10. Click here to get started or click on one of our programs below to find out more.
Ready Set Dance and Ballet
Lessons for Preschoolers. Introduce your son or daughter to a lifelong love of movement in an environment that’s focused on smiles.
Classical Ballet
Master the steps of this beautiful art form and participate in exams with the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus.
Performance Team
Ask us about our show team requirements and prepare to join our performance team on stage.
DanceStep
Learn how to be an assistant dance teacher with this fantastic International program.
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What Our Students And Families Say
From preschoolers to adults, we’ve helped over 2500 students express themselves through dance.
Being the ‘hopeless one in the back row’ was very damaging for me at a young age. Somethings you just wanna jump around in a pretty tutu and have fun! Not everyone is going to accepted into the Royal Australian Ballet & shouldn’t be made to feel like they have to. At the same time it’s great to have goals, optional exams and ability to train as a junior teacher if they want an extra challenge. DisDance all the way.
Carla Quirk
From first point of contact, the team at DIS Dance were friendly & welcoming! As an older dancer it’shard to find class options with a lot of schools, however the variety at DIS Dance is fantastic & I love that there are classes open to all ages so that families can enjoy the class together. The parents,students & teachers put a lot of effort into the inclusive, encouraging culture of the school & it’s awelcome surprise to find a dance school with the love of dance at the core of it’s values. A+
Mel Calandruccio
Dis Dance is a beautiful and welcoming studio. The teachers are caring and knowledgeable. I love that they foster the whole child. I love the values at DIS! I feel like my daughter gets so much more than just dance skills during her classes. She comes home HAPPY after every single class! ‘Dis’ studio is the perfect fit for us! ?
Nadja Nikles
DIS DANCE Parent 2019
Highly recommend Dis Dance. My daughter has always loved dancing and Dis Dance have provided super support and fun since commencing 6 months ago.
Yasmin Lewis
DIS DANCE Parent 2019
Case Study
Indigo
Indigo began dancing around the house at 2 years old! She always loved an audience and had fun performing for her family and friends! At age 3 she began dance classes (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics as well as a troupe in Kindergarten.) She found her “home” at DIS Dance in 2018.
Indi thoroughly enjoys her dance classes. DIS is her happy place! She has made some wonderful friends and feels encouraged by her teachers. She particularly enjoys being in Performance Crew!
Indigo has become a very confident and happy dancer. She has great commitment to her classes and comes home feeling happy and excited! She responds well to positive re-enforcement and being encouraged by her teachers to do her best.
I highly recommend DIS to anyone looking for a less competitive environment that not only fosters their child’s love of dance but for anyone who is also looking for a studio that fosters the whole child. I am particularly fond of the Fitmindz program, as well as the fantastic studio values. I also love how inclusive DIS is and how all students get a chance to shine! I appreciate that the focus is on developing beautiful humans! We love DIS!
Nadja (Indi’s mum)
Isabella
Before DIS Dance Bella would get upset and would want me with her. We tried to get her to do dancing before she started school and she cried the whole time. She didn’t want us to leave and freaked out when she could not see us. We decided to not start again until she was in Year 1. Bella would have anxiety about being in the spotlight and didn’t like all eyes on her. This is something that we wanted to work on. It has taken us a long time to get her where she is today and sometimes her anxiety creeps back in and we have to work through it. When we started at DIS she would get upset at the start of class and I would have to stay outside for the whole lesson (she did two classes).
Bella now does 6 classes at DIS over two days. I can drop her at the front door and she gets picked up at the end of her lessons. 1 day it’s 3 hours and the other is 2 hours. She is always happy to go to dancing, she has made great friends and loves doing all the extra things that DIS has to offer.
Bella has become more confident in her dancing and is willing to try new things. She has even discussed wanting to be in the Performance Crew, something that she would never have even thought about three years ago. There are still some times that her anxiety is evident but Mrs Adams and the other teachers have given her some tools to help her manage and not let this take control of her. Choosing DIS Dance for Bella has made her realise that you need both a healthy mind and body, something other dance schools don’t discuss. I honestly don’t think Bella would have blossomed the way she has at other dance schools.
DIS Dance is a great dance school because it is not just a dance school, it is like a family. The programs that they run are helpful to young people and it allows them to focus on issues like mental health and well-being as well as dancing. They consider the needs of their students and their families. I would not hesitate to recommend DIS Dance to anyone.
Caroline Howlett (Bella’s mum)
