Established in 1952 by June Harlow, Harlow School of Dance was the first dance school in the St George area and is now known as JUMP ST. Jump St offers classes and private tuition in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap, with a focus on strong technique high energy performances. Additional classes include Acting, AcroDance, Singing, Musical Theatre, Dance Cirque, Pilates,
Yoga, Bollywood and Brazilian Samba. Our new preschool program Little Gems includes the fundamentals of Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, AcroDance, Mime and Movement. Previously classes were held at Oatley, Mortdale, Lugarno, Peakhurst & Penshurst, moving to Hurstville in 2004. In 2021 we moved into our fabulous studio location at 7 Barratt Street, Hurstville. The Principals; June Harlow and Sue O'Riordan danced professionally for many years and together with their teaching staff continue to pass on their expertise, knowledge and pure passion for dance. Our Policy is to provide a safe, educational and recreational environment for all ages. Our well supervised classes are taught by qualified and experienced teachers in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. The Teaching Staff at JUMP ST are qualified members of the following associations. All examinations are conducted by these nationally and internationally recognised organisations:-
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for Classical Ballet
The Australasian Dance Association (ADA) for Jazz and Tap
Harlow School of Dance was awarded Runner Up in the Hurstville City Council Excellence in Business Awards in 2008, (having won in 2007) and was also a Finalist in the St. George Leader Awards.
