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Academy of Dance Excellence

Dance Studio located in Robina on the Gold Coast.

19/06/2026

Friday Light 🌞 Grateful for our beautiful winter sunsets

17/06/2026

Winter Dance Workshop – Information for Parents
Join us for a magical day of dance, creativity, and fun at our Winter Dance Workshop for dancers aged 4–8 years.
Cost: $100 per dancer
What to Bring:
• Water bottle
• Lunch (please ensure it is allergy-friendly)
• Ballet-themed outfit or costume (dress-up is encouraged!)
What the Day Will Include: 🩰 Ballet class ✨ Jazz class 🎨 Arts and crafts 🎲 Dance-themed games and activities
The workshop is designed to inspire young dancers, build confidence, encourage creativity, and foster a love of dance in a fun and supportive environment.
Each dancer will receive a Ballet Certificate of Completion at the end of the day to celebrate their participation.
Workshop Details:
• Date: 30th June
• Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Sign starts at 8:45am
• Location: ADE Studios
• Cost: $100
The day will be run by Miss Helana and Miss Layla, who are looking forward to sharing a wonderful day of dance with your little ballerinas.
Please note: This is a parent drop-off and pick-up event.

15/06/2026

🌟 GUEST TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Kohei Iwamoto to our Winter School on Friday 10 July! 🩰✨

This is a fantastic opportunity for dancers to learn from an internationally acclaimed ballet artist and gain valuable insight from his professional career.

❄️ Class Schedule
🩰 Senior Class
10:00am – 11:30am
🩰 Junior Class
12:00pm – 1:30pm
🌟 Private Lessons
1:30pm – 4:00pm

If you have already purchased full Winter School week attendance, Kohei’s class is included in your registration at no additional cost.

For dancers who are unable to attend the full week, individual classes and private lessons are now available to purchase through TryBooking in our Bio.

Places are limited and expected to fill quickly. Book now to secure your spot!

12/06/2026

Recovery day 🩵

At ADE we teach our dancers to care for their bodies and today our full-timers put that into practice with a visit to

Lymphatic rollers, compression boots, infrared sauna, and float tanks 🫶🏻 here’s why each one matters for a dancer’s body👇

🫧 Lymphatic rollers — the lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump. Targeted rolling helps clear inflammation and cellular waste so muscles can repair properly.

🩵 Compression boots — promote efficient lymphatic drainage and accelerate the removal of waste products from muscles, reducing inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness. Tired legs feel the difference immediately.

🔥 Infrared sauna — uses radiant heat to expand blood and lymphatic vessels, boosting circulation and encouraging toxin elimination through sweating — working deeper than a traditional sauna at a cellular level.

🌊 Float tanks — the weightless environment allows muscles to completely relax, breaking cycles of tension and spasm. A full reset for the body and the mind.

Training hard matters. Recovering well matters just as much 💛

05/06/2026

✨ NATIONAL FINALISTS ✨

We are so incredibly proud to announce that our dancers have made it to Stage 3 the World Ballet Crown National Finals in Sydney this August! 🩰👑

From Stage 1 video auditions, through the State Finals, and now to the National Finals stage what a journey it has been. These dancers have shown heart, dedication and artistry every single step of the way.

Sydney, here we come! 🎉

23/05/2026

Senior Classical 2026

21/05/2026

More than technique.. training strong minds and strong bodies.

12/05/2026

Milla working hard ✨

08/05/2026

The musical theatre world is often misunderstood by our ballerinas in training.

There’s a common perception that commercial dancers dominate casting opportunities, but in reality, the industry is consistently seeking classically trained dancers. Strong ballet technique remains one of the most valuable foundations in professional performance providing precision, control, musicality, and artistry that directors actively look for in auditions.

However, the dancers who are consistently booked are not only technically strong, but versatile.

Many ballet-focused students are exactly what the industry is searching for, yet the transition into singing and acting training can sometimes feel unfamiliar or intimidating. In some cases, musical theatre training is perceived as being outside a purely classical pathway, when in fact it is a direct extension of professional employability.

Today’s performance industry demands adaptability. Ballet-trained dancers who also develop vocal and performance skills open themselves to opportunities across musical theatre, cruise contracts, commercial work, film, and live entertainment.

That’s why our Full Time dancers are attending Singing this term 🎶 Alongside performance development, singing also teaches breath control an essential tool for managing nerves, regulating the body, and supporting calm, confident stage presence.

As Miss Chiara says:
“Feel the fear, but do it anyway.” 🤍

Growth in this industry doesn’t mean stepping away from classical training it means expanding it into opportunity.

07/05/2026

Junior Hair & Makeup Workshop 💄✨

Saturday 9th May
1:15–2:00 PM

Cost: $5

A relaxed session for our junior dance mums to learn stage hair and makeup tips for concert and competitions. Miss Layla will be demonstrating hairstyles and makeup techniques throughout the workshop for parents to watch and learn.

Children are not necessary to attend, however they are more than welcome to come along 🤍

Cheese and wine provided for parents 🍷

Please RSVP to secure your spot.
Booking link is now available if you would like to pay ahead, otherwise cash is welcome on the day. Junior Hair & Makeup Workshop 💄✨ https://www.trybooking.com/DMBLC

Address

30 Commerce Drive
Gold Coast, QLD
4226

Website

https://academyofdanceexcellence.com.au/

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