Perth’s only dance studio providing dance courses and classes exclusively to adult and mature age students
From Absolute Beginners to Advanced and Professional Dancers
•Ballet •Hip hop •Flamenco •Tap •Bollywood •Jazz •Contemporary •Heels •Theatre Jazz •Commercial Jazz
Our last activity in the studio for the year will be Saturday 21st of December and we re-open on Monday 6th of January for our first term of Basic Courses for the year. Happy holidays Everyone!
Welcome to the Dance Workshop
For over thirty years, we’ve 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.
What we do
We provide dance classes in a wide variety of non-partner dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Stilettos, Flamenco, Bollywood, Theatre Jazz, Commercial Jazz, and more. Check out our timetable of casual drop-in classes for a variety of levels from Beginners to Advanced dancers in various styles. Dancers are welcome to join these classes at any time without any long-term commitment.
We also have multi-week dance courses specifically designed for the complete novice adult student. These 6-week BASICS courses cover the following styles: Jazz/Dance, Tap, Heels, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Flamenco.
If you’re at a certain age and considering whether to get involved in dancing, we invite you to explore our like-minded community.
From time to time we offer repertoire workshops as well as workshops taught by international and eastern states guest teachers. Students have the opportunity to participate in our annual performance showcase in a state-of-the-art theatre before a live (and loving) audience.
Wedding choreographic services are also available if you need a bespoke wedding dance or flashmob, or just want to learn a few basic steps to raise your confidence on the dance floor. (P.S. Dance Workshop is known for doing pretty awesome proposal flashmobs if you’re planning on asking the big question.)
Inspiring Perth to Dance!
DANCE COURSES FOR BEGINNER STUDENTS
Our 6-week BASICS courses in selected dance styles cover all the essentials. Begin your journey as a dancer — it’s never too late!
Start here for general information about our sessions.
Over 50?
If you’re 50+ then find out more about our active mature-dancer community.
Drop-In Dance Classes for Adults
A variety of drop-in daytime and evening classes throughout the week and weekend. Exclusively for adults and mature age students.
Upcoming Workshops
Whether you’re a beginner or a experienced student, we have a variety of workshops to suit your particular level of skill and interests. These bespoke events that we run alongside our usual timetable of courses and classes
From single-session one-time workshops to multi-session repeating programs, there’s something for everyone, to help you get better and better!
Jazz Master Class
A jam-packed 2-hour jazz intensive for the advanced and pro-level dancer who wants to maintain their technique, stamina, flexibility, and choreography pick-up capability.
Commercial Performance
From stage to music videos and world tours, you’ll learn choreography, stage direction, and performance tips – all in one 90-minute session.
Contemporary Workshop (Advanced)
Bringing the East Coast to you here in Perth! We are excited to announce the pop-up Contemporary workshop with Benjamin Cure (Founder and Director of Lion Heart Dance Company)
Adult Character Dance
Character Dance offers a unique opportunity to display the wealth and beauty of our combined cultural heritage in a professional, visually exciting and moving stage performance art.
We aim to provide a safe, non-competitive, non-judgemental space where adult dance students can learn to dance in properly planned and executed dance classes.
We don’t do “dance inspired” aerobics, and we don’t offer exercise classes just for the sake of moving. Our teachers are focused on quality dance tuition covering technique and performance, all while having fun at the same time.
We are Perth’s only dance studio that caters exclusively to adult students. Our teachers understand that adults learn and process information differently to each other and to children. All our classes are designed with this in mind.
In the same way, other students in the class are in the same boat as you, or at least have been at some stage. So everyone, teachers and students alike, understand that each person is participating in a way that is comfortable for them.
No other dance studio provides adult dance classes the way we do.
Ashanti Bala-Suriyam
Director of The Dance Workshop
Check out our latest news
How To Get The Most Out of Dance Class
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on this topic on social media, and in various dance teacher forums around the idea of students taking responsibility for their own learning.
Other services we offer
We also offer a range of additional bespoke dance services. We can provide private tuition for wedding dances including the “couple’s waltz” and “daddy-daughter dances”, as well as proposal flashmobs and flashmob dances for the entire bridal party. We can prepare private group sessions for your hens party or corporate team-building dance classes. And private lessons are also available for those students looking to brush up on specific skills, get “audition ready”, or simply learn in private.
Studio Hire
Private studio hire for rehearsals, workshops and independent teacher classes
Weddings
Your special day deserves an extra special wedding dance.
Hens
Plan a booty-shaking hens night to remember!
Private Lessons
One-to-one and small group dance lessons available at our North Perth studio
Corporate / Team Building
Get to know your colleagues in a way you’ve never seen them before
Flashmobs
An extra special surprise for proposals, birthdays, functions and fundraising events