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Dance School of Distinction
Dance School of Distinction
Dance School of Distinction
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DANCE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION

(4.9 Score)
11-13 Dawson Street South,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Since 2009

Specialty:

✓ Classical Ballet ✓ Contemporary ✓ Jazz ✓ Kinder Dance ✓ Musical Theatre ✓ Stretch and Strength

“Dance School of Distinction is a welcoming and friendly dance school committed to ensuring all learners receive the highest standard of dance training in a nurturing and positive environment. Anita Michael is the school's Artistic Director. The school offers a wide range of dance and Performing Arts, with classical ballet remaining. The teaching staff strive to ensure that all learners receive dance training of the highest standard by using positive teaching techniques to build confidence and enjoyment of dance. Dance School of Distinction provides many opportunities for their students, including multiple concert performances per year, workshop classes with current industry professionals, an advanced coaching programme, holiday programmes, and the opportunity to participate in local, national, and international competitions. The school has convenient parking facilities.

2025 Update: The school has been operating for over 16 years.”

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License ABN 54 292 924 493

Contact:

0438 283 809

Mon-Fri: 10am - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 6pm
Sun: Closed

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The Dance Studio
The Dance Studio
The Dance Studio
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8+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE DANCE STUDIO

(4.8 Score)
Corner of Howitt and Doveton Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

✓ Ballroom ✓ Slow Waltz ✓ Tango ✓ Slow Foxtrot ✓ Viennese Waltz ✓ Quickstep ✓ Latin ✓ Samba ✓ Cha Cha Cha ✓ Rumba ✓ Paso Doblé ✓ Jive ✓ New Vogue ✓ Lucille Waltz ✓ Swing Waltz ✓ Tango Terrific ✓ La Bomba ✓ Barclay Blues ✓ Carousel ✓ Street Latin ✓ Merengue ✓ Salsa ✓ Bachata ✓ Wedding Dance Lessons ✓ Hen’s Nights ✓ Debutante Training

“The Dance Studio is family-owned and operated and has a long-standing reputation for being the most successful and experienced Latin and Ballroom dance studio. The school has been teaching the people of Ballarat and the surrounding areas to dance for 31 years. The dance school caters to all skill levels and particularly loves the buzz of teaching a new beginner to dance for the first time. The Dance Studio offers gift certificates for engagements, upcoming weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas. The Dance Studio's cabaret nights are always a fabulous night out. Full of dancing and entertainment, these evenings are the ideal excuse to wear your dancing shoes and waltz the night away. Whether you are a beginner or have already experienced it, they welcome you to arrive and learn some new steps.”

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License ABN 89 145 861 347

Price:

Beginners Social Dance Classes: $25
10 For $225
Medal Dance Classes: $90
Kids Dance Classes: $10
Private Dance Lessons
½ Hour Private Lesson: $54
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Contact:

03 5333 5783

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Dancemakers
Dancemakers
Dancemakers
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DANCEMAKERS

(4.8 Score)
7823 Midland Highway, Magpie,
Ballarat VIC 3357 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

✓ FlexAbility ✓ Ready Set Dance ✓ Ballet ✓ Pre Ballet ✓ Contemporary ✓ Jazz ✓ Hip Hop ✓ Music Theatre ✓ Lyrical ✓ Zumba

“Dancemakers is a friendly, purpose-built studio that provides the community with quality dance education and opportunities to train in a rich selection of dance styles from 18 months to adulthood. They provide the opportunity for learners to participate in dance competitions and eisteddfods. All experienced instructors are active within the dance industry and constantly seek professional development, ensuring their students get up-to-date dance education and the latest dance trends. Dancestep Assistant Teaching Programme is also available. Everyone is welcome at the school, whether you are a professional dancer or a recreational dancer looking for fun and fitness. They work with you to reach your goals.

2025 Update: Kylie Lavery is the Director.”

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License ABN 19 804 905 432

Price:

2 Classes $22.00
3 Classes $44.00
4 Classes $88.00
5 Classes $121.00
6 Classes $154.00
7 Classes $242.00
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Contact:

0438 569 028

Mon & Thu: 3:30am - 9pm
Tue: 9am - 12pm|3:30pm - 8pm
Wed: 5am - 7pm
Thu: 5pm - 7pm
Fri: 10am - 12pm
Sat: 9am - 1:30am
Sun: Closed

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DANCE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION REVIEWS

My teenaged son thrived at Dance School of Distinction and has gone on to fulltime training in Melbourne in pursuit of his dreams. The training and atmosphere at Dance School of distinction is very encouraging and supporting for male dancers.

Awesome, fantastic receital full of amazing talented well trained young girls and boys who were obviously having a ball.

DSD is a family, always supporting and caring for the students. Amazing staff and lots of opportunities xxx.

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THE DANCE STUDIO REVIEWS

In our later years decided it was time to dance. The lessons are so fun and easy and we’re loving every minute of practicing at home whenever the moment takes us. Thank you. Susan and Paul.

The team are so welcoming and friendly. Their expertise and care are also exceptional. They foster a genuine love of dancing at all levels.

Brilliant studio, brilliant staff and great company! Everyone is so friendly and relaxed!.

DANCEMAKERS REVIEWS

I drop my daughter off to Dancemakers 3 nights a week and I drive away knowing she is in a safe, nurturing and positive environment, where dedicated teachers put their heart and soul into providing exactly this. The role models my daughter has the privilege to learn with and from makes my choice to continue enrolling her at this particular dance school so easy. Thank you to Miss Kylie for always going above and beyond for your pupils. You are one of a kind, as is Dancemakers!! .

Kylie is an incredible operator. Her vision many years ago came to fruition and she is amazing. My now older children danced at this school years ago. Highly recommend. Actually I did the odd Adults dance class with Kylie that was so much fun. Maybe time to pop my jiffies back on!!.

Amazing, supportive, encouraging school with kind and lovely students, the studio own is wonderful and always has a smile to make you feel welcome.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DANCE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 8
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE DANCE STUDIO Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DANCEMAKERS Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10