Dance North Academy

Congratulations to all students who represented Dance North Academy at Extreme Eisteddfod last weekend.

A heartfelt thank you to our teachers and choreographers, Adam Blanch, Chris Haines, Heidi Monahan, Mandi Whittaker, Airu Matsuda, Erin Gaw, Billy Thomas, Ella Dolby and Luke Antcliffe. Your creativity, vision and dedication continue to produce work of exceptional standard, and we are grateful for all that you contribute to Dance North Academy.

2027 Performance Class Auditions are here!

Audition Week is happening Tuesday 23rd June & Monday 29th June - Saturday 4th July, and we’re looking for passionate dancers aged 6+ who are ready to perform, compete, and grow.

Train in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Broadway, and represent Dance North Academy at eisteddfods and end-of-year showcases.

Key info:

Auditions are compulsory for all new and current students

Location: Brookvale Studios ( Suite 3, Level 1/114 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale 2100)

Minimum: 2 ballet classes + 1 technique class per week

Online audition option available if you can’t attend in person

This is your chance to be part of one of DNA’s most dynamic and exciting programs. Don’t miss it. Full details and registration via the link in bio.

Image: Jacqueline Clarke Mitchell RAD RTS
DNA full-time academy student featured: Holly Rose Robinson

Congratulations to all students who represented Dance North Academy at Space Eisteddfod last weekend.

Special congratulations to our 16/U Lyrical Group, Final Flight, on being invited by Kelley Abbey to perform at the Light The Way Dance Convention. It is a wonderful recognition of their performance and achievements.

A heartfelt thank you to our teachers and choreographers, Adam Blanch, Chris Haines, Heidi Monahan, Mandi Whittaker, Erin Gaw and Ella Dolby. Your creativity, vision and dedication continue to produce work of exceptional standard, and we are grateful for all that you contribute to Dance North Academy.

We are thrilled to announce the performance date for our highly anticipated Sculpting Sounds season.

This eclectic mix of classical and contemporary dance will take place at the Smith Auditorium, Shore School on the 8th August 2026.

This year’s program features iconic classical excerpts from La Bayadère and Le Corsaire staged by Vicki Attard and Danilo Radojevic, presented alongside bold contemporary works by the next generation of Australian artists including Riley Fitzgerald, Ginger Hobbs, Paul Malek, Airu Matsuda. 
 
The Sculpting Sounds performance will also include choreography and coaching by our esteemed Full-Time faculty including Vicki Attard, Adam Blanch, Adam Bull, Lucinda Dunn OAM, Catherine Edwards, Davide Di Giovanni, Chris Haines, Danilo Radojevic, and Mandi Whittaker.

Tickets available via the link in our bio.

Auditions are now open for our Full-Time Contemporary Course 2027!

Led by Adam Blanch and Mandi Whittaker, our Full-Time Contemporary Course delivers comprehensive contemporary dance training within a professional and industry-connected environment.

Apply Now through the link in our bio!

Dance North Academy
Full-Time Classical Course 2027

Auditions are now open for our mid-year 2026 intake and 2027 commencement for the Full-Time Classical Ballet Course.

Led by Australia’s premier classical ballet faculty:

Vicki Attard
Adam Blanch
Adam Bull
Lucinda Dunn OAM
Catherine Edwards
Danilo Radojevic

Dance North Academy offers elite pre-professional training for dedicated dancers pursuing excellence at the highest level.

Our full-time program provides daily training in classical ballet, contemporary, repertoire, conditioning, and performance opportunities, alongside Certificate IV and Diploma of Professional Dance qualifications, within a highly professional environment guided by internationally acclaimed artists and educators.

Online auditions are now open via the link in our bio.
Live auditions will be held on Sunday, 16th of August 2026.

Contact us to begin your full-time classical ballet journey today!

A huge congratulations to all of our dancers who represented us at Aus Prix over the past week. Your commitment, discipline and passion never go unnoticed, and we are so proud of everything you achieved 🤍✨

We feel incredibly privileged, and our dancers so lucky, to have been part of such an inspiring experience. From masterclasses to personalised coaching sessions, they have gained so much knowledge and growth that will continue to shape their training moving forward.

A special congratulations to our finalists, place getters, and those who received such generous offers — an incredible achievement and a true reflection of your hard work and dedication.

A heartfelt thank you to the inspiring mentors for their knowledge and support throughout the week:

A very special thank you to for his incredible generosity and support. We are so grateful for the time, care and opportunities he continues to provide for our dancers.

And to our faculty, thank you for your constant guidance, belief and dedication to each and every dancer.

So proud of you all 🤍✨