The Dance Academy

01/06/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for the TDA Mid-Year Showcase and we could not be more excited!

This is one of the most special events of our dance year. Every single one of our dancers, from our tiniest Little Wings all the way through to our Senior, Advanced and Troupe dancers, will be taking to the stage to share everything they have been working on this year. It is going to be incredible.

Here is what you need to know:
🗓️ Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
📍 Maleny State School Hall

🎟️ Tickets on sale now, general admission - Linked in bio

Ticket pricing, the full show schedule and everything your family needs to know is on our showcase website. Current TDA families,the link can be found in BAND or your emails.

Bring your signs, wear your TDA merch and warm up those voices! We cannot wait to see you there.

19/05/2026

Come say hi 👋🏻
We are excited to be at Maleny State School's Under 8s Day!

Come and join us for Under 8's Day on Wednesday 20 May. All children under 8 and their families welcome 😊

11/05/2026

WE ARE DANCING FOR SICK KIDS THIS WEEK!

Dance for Sick Kids is a wonderful Australian charity that brings the joy of dance to children in hospitals and care facilities. As a dance family, we have such a special opportunity to use what we love to make a difference, and we are so proud to support them

In classes this week, we have our DFSK Dress Up Week! Fun daily themes can be happening in class from Monday 11 to Sunday 16 May!

We are also hosting our very first Pyjama Party Disco in support of Dance for Sick Kids, and we would love every TDA dancer to join us!

🗓️ Date: Saturday 16 May | 5-6:30pm
🎟️ Entry: Free for TDA dancers
📋 RSVP by: Thursday 14 May

It is a drop-and-go event, so parents get a well-earned night off while your dancer has the best time with their TDA friends! 🙌

Find all the details including how to RSVP on BAND, emails or the flyer handout in classes.

We cannot wait to dance together for such a great cause!

10/05/2026

Celebrating Our Mums in Little Wings 💐

This week in our Little Wings classes, we loved celebrating the beautiful mums and mother figures who mean so much to our little dancers. It was such a special week filled with cuddles, smiles, love and magical moments together.

Watching our little ones proudly share their dancing and special moments with their mums was truly heartwarming. These are the memories that make dance so much more than just a class, they become moments families treasure forever.

To all the amazing mums, thank you for the love, support and care you pour into your little dancers every day. 🖤✨

09/05/2026

We absolutely love seeing the boys in our Little Wings classes grow in confidence, creativity and joy through dance. ✨

At a Kindy age, dance offers so many incredible benefits for boys, supporting:
⭐ Coordination & balance
⭐ Listening & focus skills
⭐ Confidence & self-expression
⭐ Strength & body awareness
⭐ Social connection & teamwork

Through imaginative play, movement and music, our boys are free to jump, explore, create and express themselves in a safe and nurturing environment. Watching their confidence blossom week by week is something truly special.

If you’re looking for a supportive, confidence-building activity for your little boy aged 1.5–5, we would love to welcome you into our TDA family. 🖤

22/04/2026

Over the holidays, our team travelled to Sydney for the Dance Teachers Expo and we came home full of inspiration, lots of education and renewed purpose.

From teaching philosophy to technique, rest to resilience, syllabus to community, the learnings we packed into two days have reminded us exactly why we do what we do.
Swipe through to see what we are bringing back into the studio for your dancers.

We are so proud to lead a team that is committed to never stopping learning. Your children deserve the very best, and we will always make sure they receive it.

17/04/2026

Words like these are exactly why we do what we do. When a child feels safe enough to learn at her own pace, to try, to grow, and to shine on stage at the end of the year, that is everything. Thank you, Lauren, for trusting us with your dancer ✨