FAD is the best thing ever that has happened to me it is like family, it is something that i can go…read moreoff to an enjoy myself and be myself in the way dance expresses me. i have been enjoying it for the past ten years and many more to come. hope many more people can enjoy that same feeling that i get when i dance with FAD

From the owner: Fitness and Dance is the Fun way to learn Funky Jazz, Hip Hop and Cheerleading from ages 3 years…read moreand up. Classes are PAY AS YOU GO! With over 50 studio locations in Queensland and Victoria

Welcome to 'the grand old lady of West End'- the Thomas Dixon Centre. She is the home of the…read moreQueensland Ballet Company. It's impossible to address this gorgeous heritage listed building without launching into a local history lesson. Listen up, kids! So. It turns out that Thomas Dixon was a young tanner, who came to Brisbane from Sydney in 1869. He brought five acres of land on Montague Road in 1875 and established a tannery. Down the track, Dixon decided that he wanted to expand his business to include boot and shoe manufacturing. In 1882, Dixon brought a retail store and provided his boots and shoes to the good people of Brisbane. In 1885, fires struck and damaged some of his factories. Then, in 1893, floods hit, and his West End tanneries were swept away, as the story is told. In 1906 Dixon brought the land that the Thomas Dixon Centre stands on now, and commissioned famed Queensland architect of the times, Richard Gailey, to design the factory (Richard Gailey is also responsible for designing the Regatta Hotel, and the Metro Building in Edward Street). The Thomas Dixon Centre cost 3,700 pounds in 1906. The year after the factory was built, Dixon died. His sons took over, and the company continued making shoes until 1973. There was some political mumbo jumbo; certain tariffs were lifted which meant Dixon and Sons couldn't compete with cheap vinyl imports. In 1975, the Queensland Government bought the building. In 1991, they told the Queensland Ballet (QB), Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Queensland Dance School of Excellence (QDSE) that they could move in. Since it was heritage listed in 1998, it's undergone massive refurbishments so as to transform it into a fully functional performance space. The Queensland Ballet Company still call the Thomas Dixon Centre home, and perform regularly from there when they're not at QPAC. For Season 2012, the Vis a Vis Studio series will be held on weekends from February through to September (check their website for details). I've been to some studio sessions before, and they're the most delightful and awe inspiring of affairs. There is usually a live band that provides the music, the ballet dancers don't don their costumes, and there's no magical lighting. It's a raw experience. You're in their studio, their home, and they're not going to dress up for you. But they sure will dance. To end on a particularly charming quote: "Ballet shoes have replaced boots, and music has replaced the sounds of machinery."- Marilyn England.

A wonderful, safe place to dance. My daughter started in the We Bop class when she was two and a…read morehalf and has been attending classes for two years. We love the friendly teachers and atmosphere at the Centre. As a Mum I loved the Annual Junior Performance, there were only four groups in my daughter's performance which was perfect for a group of young children. (I believe there were three other shows with the other classes.) My daughter was nervous to perform but felt completely supported and did so well. WE LOVE Prelude Dance Centre!

From the owner: Toddlers to Senior Citizens experience the Joy of dance in small, age group tailored classes…read more Taught by highly trained and supportive teachers, our students develop social skills, discipline, goal-setting and self-care to better their future. We offer Creative Dance classes from 18 months old; Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary for school aged children as well as Adult Ballet, Adult Tap, Dance Fitness, Seniors Ballet and Seniors Jazz. Learning dance should always bring joy and be taught in a way to engage, excite and challenge the dancer. Dance teaching is not just about teaching steps to students, we believe it is about teaching sound technique in a safe and age appropriate way while nurturing the whole child; building self esteem, confidence, creativity and an understanding of how to take care of their bodies.

Theatre and Dance is one of the best performing arts schools in Brisbane! Having only discovered…read morethem in my adult years, I only wish that I had been sent as a kid to learn how to sing, dance and act by the amazing teachers Theatre and Dance have to offer. The dance school is in an industrial area of Coorpooroo and is an absolutely huge warehouse space with a theatre and six rehearsal rooms. Classes are available in singing and dancing for tiny tots all the way up to adults, so stop singing into your hair brush in front of you mirror and give these guys a call! I've rehearsed for shows at Theatre and Dance as well as taken singing and dancing classes with some of the teachers, and I must say I've never been disappointed. The little kids who learn at the studio all seem so happy and there's absolutely no Toddlers & Tiaras parents running around spraying hairspray in someone's eyes. I would highly recommend Theatre & Dance to anyone who has little kids or teenagers who are interested in the performing arts. It has a great family feel and the staff are brilliant.

From the owner: This year sees us launch into our 27th year, originally trading as the Kim Bowkett Dance Centre…read more and more recently as Theatre

My daughter is having a wonderful experience at Dance Pointe. She loves her classes and is growing…read morein her dance skills and confidence. I am very happy with Dance Pointe as it has a lovely friendly atmosphere and good quality instruction. The classes are professional and well structured, but also lots of fun for the kids. My son is now also dancing at Dance Pointe and having a great time!! I highly recommend this dance school to all my friends.

From the owner: BE INSPIRED. Do you…read morehave the passion for dance? If you're looking for engaging and empowering classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap and Acrobatics with wonderfully enthusiastic dance professionals on the Southside of Brisbane... Whether you're a beginner or more advanced dancer, you'll adore our uplifting classes that focus on supporting you to become the dancer and performer you always wanted to be. You'll find at Dance Pointe there are classes for all ages and in all styles - and are great value for money.