Our Dance program spans classical ballet, street dance and contemporary styles, guided by experienced instructors. Students build technique, musicality and confidence, with pathways from recreational classes through to performance and competition.
Performance opportunities
Experienced instructors
Progressive levels
SUITABLE AGES
Ages 4–6
Kids Ballet
Introduces basic positions, rhythm and movement through playful, music-led classes.
Ages 7+
Ballet Foundation
Structured technique training in classical ballet vocabulary and posture.
Ages 8+
Street Dance
Beginner to Advanced — hip-hop and street styles building rhythm, groove and choreography skills.
Ages 10+
Contemporary Dance
Foundation to Advanced — expressive movement, flexibility and choreographic storytelling.
By invitation
Performance & Competition
For dancers ready to perform on stage and compete at events.
LIFE AT RISE
Learning beyond the classroom
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023
Performing on national stages
RISE dancers achieved first-place results across state, group, solo and duet competitions, with invitations to Shine and Hollywood events in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.
Historical highlights sourced from the 2024 RISE information booklet.
MEET THE TEAM
Teachers who inspire
Profiles from the 2024 RISE information booklet
Tessa Dunn
BALLET & CONTEMPORARY DANCE
A Victorian College of the Arts graduate in Fine Arts (Dance), Tessa trained extensively in classical ballet through the RAD syllabus and also in contemporary, jazz and tap. Her teaching centres on strong classical foundations and helping each student work confidently with their own abilities.
2026 TIMETABLE
Find a time that works
RISE Dance weekly schedule. Times may change during holidays or competition periods.
30 weekly sessions
Monday
16:30-18:00
Hip Hop
Ages 6-8
18:30-20:00
K-pop
Ages 10+
18:30-21:00
Members' Group Training Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
16:30-18:00
Hip Hop
Ages 6-8
18:30-20:00
K-pop
Ages 10+
18:30-21:00
Members' Group Training Class
15:30-16:00
Private Lesson
16:00-17:00
Jazz
Creative Movement
17:00-18:30
Advanced Tiny Ballet
18:30-19:30
Mini Ballet 1
19:30-20:00
Private Lesson
20:00-20:30
Private Lesson
15:30-16:00
Private Lesson
16:00-17:00
Mini Ballet 2
17:00-18:30
MPT
Invite only
18:30-20:30
Pre-junior Ballet
20:30-21:00
Private Lesson
15:30-16:00
Private Lesson
16:00-16:30
Private Lesson
16:30-18:30
JPT
Invite only
18:30-20:30
Junior
20:30-21:00
Private Lesson
15:30-16:00
Private Lesson
16:00-16:30
Private Lesson
16:45-18:45
Youth Ballet Level 4
18:45-20:45
YPT
Invite only
10:00-11:00
Tiny Ballet
11:00-11:45
Teeny Ballet
12:00-12:30
Private Lesson
12:30-13:00
Private Lesson
13:30-14:30
Musical Theatre Jazz
14:30-15:30
Mini Ballet 3
15:30-17:30
Youth Level 2
No classes
Source: supplied 2026 timetable. Data last entered 2026-08-31. Please confirm availability when booking.