Queensland Dance & Performing Arts

Queensland Dance & Performing Arts (QDPA) is an elite classical, contemporary, and circus academy located in Thorneside, offering a complete programme for young and aspiring professional dancers. With a focus on nurturing, educating, and coaching young dancers, QDPA prides itself on outstanding quality teaching provided by Maria and Cam, two exceptional teachers who are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

QDPA is a gold mine of talented students and teachers. Maria and Cam collaborate to create beautiful dancers, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education in classical ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, and circus. They leave no stone unturned in their efforts to shape technically proficient dancers with aesthetically pleasing lines. Their expertise and dedication make QDPA the perfect choice for those who aspire to become professional dancers.

At QDPA, students are provided with a meticulously structured training environment. The academy trains 10 talented and dedicated dancers per programme, ensuring that each student receives the guidance and individual attention required for success.

1. Pre-training (4-7yrs): This level focuses on building a strong foundation for young dancers.

2. Junior (8-10yrs): Suitable for enthusiastic students, this level offers specialised classical ballet, contemporary, and stretch & strength group classes.

3. Intermediate (11-13yrs): Designed for dedicated students, this level continues to cultivate and develop dancers' technique with a focus on artistry and performance.

4. Elite (from 13yrs): The full-time pre-professional programme is for students aged 16 and over who are preparing for auditions to professional companies. This programme refines all the qualities necessary to reach a professional level.

QDPA is Australia's first fusion of Dance and Circus Arts. The passionate and dedicated staff at QDPA are committed to transferring their knowledge of dance and performing arts to the students. With a well-structured and varied syllabus, QDPA offers Borovansky and Vaganova Ballet for all levels, contemporary jazz, hip hop, acrobatics, circus, aerial, and hoop classes. The staff and guest artists act as excellent role models for the students, ensuring a positive learning environment.

Fees at QDPA are payable for a complete term, rather than on an individual class basis. The basic cost is $15 per dance class and $18 for acrobatic and circus classes. Upon registration, a non-refundable annual fee of $110 per family is payable. QDPA also holds a concert at the end of each year, showcasing all genres of ballet, dance, acrobatics, and circus skills.

QDPA offers a wide range of ballet classes for students of all levels. The instructors are qualified professional teachers with years of experience, ensuring safe and enriching ballet experiences for students. QDPA follows the Borovansky and Vaganova styles, and each class is designed to enhance students' ballet technique. The classes have two teachers present to ensure the highest level of instruction and individual attention.

In the pre-primary ballet class (3-4 years), students meet once a week for 30 minutes. This introductory class focuses on teaching the foundations of ballet technique, including proper dance posture, arm and foot positions, and the proper turnout of legs. Whether students are pursuing ballet recreationally or aiming for a professional dance career, QDPA is dedicated to delivering a high-quality ballet programme for everyone.

Join Queensland Dance & Performing Arts today and experience excellence in dance education. Register now to become a part of the QDPA family.