General Information

Location & Facilities

Sydney Dance Company is a leader in dance training, providing highly qualified and experienced teachers who are currently working in the industry as professional dancers or choreographers.  Our superb amenities include four large world-class dance studios overlooking the harbour, hot showers, toilets, change rooms and a spacious and airy café with views of the Harbor Bridge.  Our Sydney studios are open 7 days a week and we run over 70 dance classes for adults age 16+ every week.  We also have a sub-branch at Parramatta operating two nights a week.  All levels are catered for from beginners to advanced.   For beginners, classes are a fun way to get fit whilst gaining experience. For experienced dancers, classes are more advanced and challenging.

Classes are run on a casual drop-in basis.  We don’t have terms or start dates, so you can join a class anytime – no bookings or enrolments are necessary.

Any questions? Phone 92584818 or EMAIL US

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  • Parking and Directions
    • Sydney Studio
      Ground Level, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay (near The Rocks)

      Closest Train
      Circular Quay station

      On Foot
      From Circular Quay or Wynyard train stations, walk up George Street through The Rocks until you get to a T-intersection. Turn left into Lower Fort street, cross the street, and just past the pedestrian crossing, you’ll see see a pathway (opposite the Harbourview Hotel). Go down the path and you’ll see The Wharf in front of you. Go down the stairs, turn right, and wind your way onto Hickson Road and walk to The Wharf. The walk from Circular Quay takes approx. 10-12 minutes.

      By Bus
      Route 431/433/434
      Alight at the corner of George and Lower Fort Streets and use the steps off Lower Fort Street
      Or
      Alight on Lower Fort Street near Windmill Street and travel down Windmill and Pottinger Streets
      Updated Timetable infor: www.sydneybuses.com.au

      By Car
      There is metered parking on the street at the front of Pier 4.
      2 HOUR PARKING:  Monday to Friday 8am-6pm – $4.40/hr
      UNRESTRICTED:  Monday to Wednesday 6pm to midnight – FREE!
      4 HOUR PARKING:  Thursday to Friday 6pm-10pm – $2.20/hr
      4 HOUR PARKING:  Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday 8am-10pm – $2.20/hr

      From George St, turn right into Hickson Road (last right hand turn before the end of George St) and follow the road round, under the bridge.

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      Parramatta Studio
      Address: Connection Arcade, 162 Church Street, Paramatta

      Train
      The Parramatta studios are located close by to Parramatta station.

      Parking
      There is parking in Westfield (free – under 3 hours) or there is a council car park in Horwood Place ($6 flat rate after 6pm).

  • Corporate Classes
    • A customised dance class for your staff will help to inspire creativity, release stress, re-energise your workforce, encourage trust and collaboration, increase confidence and build team spirit.

      Our regular clients include Macquarie Bank, National Bank, Commonwealth Bank, Qantas, Marcs clothing, Flight Centre, AAPT, Logicca, Novartis and Fairfax media.

      Prices start from $16 per person (with a minimum of 25 persons attending).

      Class running time: 1.5 hours

      Available times: Mondays to Fridays 9.00am-6.00pm

      Further information and bookings: Tammy ph: 9258 4818

      or email Tamara Wheeler

  • School Excursions
    • We can organise a customised class or one day workshop to meet the particular needs of your school group.

      Dance classes can assist students in the areas of physical expression, confidence, creativity, trust, collaboration and enthusiasm for the arts.

      Our regular clients include Trinity Grammar School, Loreto Normanhurst, Queenwood School, Ravenswood, Northmead High, Reddam House, Kincoppal College, Cheltenham Girls High, Parramatta High, Nepean High and Lumeah High.

      Prices start from $13 per student (with a minimum of 30 students attending).

      Class running time: 1.5 hours

      Available times: Mondays to Fridays 9.00am-6.00pm

      Further information and bookings: Tammy ph: 9258 4818

      Or email Tamara Wheeler

  • Class protocol and policies
    • Warming-up
      Please be on time for your class as it is important to warm up properly to avoid injury. No student will be allowed into any class 20 minutes after the class has commenced.

      Mobile phones and photography
      All mobile phones are to be switched off prior to commencement of classes. Photography or filming all or any part of a class with a camera, mobile phone or video camera is prohibited. Your cooperation with teachers/staff requests and directions will help to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all.

      Viewing classes
      Sydney Dance Company does not allow any person to watch classes from inside the studio, due to the safety, security and ease of our students and teachers.  Any person inside the dance studio at the time of the class must be participating in the class.

      Lost Property
      Take all valuables into the studio with you. Please remember to take everything with you after class. Sydney Dance Company cannot take responsibility for anything left behind in the change rooms or studios. To check the Lost Property basket just ask the staff member at the Dance Class Reception desk.

      Teachers
      Occasionally, teachers are unavailable at short notice. Every endeavor is made to find a suitable substitute teacher with similar attributes. Please check the notice board for any last minute changes.

      Timetable
      The timetable is subject to change each month.

      Disclaimer
      All dance classes can involve the risk of personal injury. While Sydney Dance Company takes all reasonable care in the conduct of its classes, it accepts no responsibility for injury or loss caused during classes or whilst participants are at or near the dance studio. You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically and medically fit for the class and during the class you must take care of your own personal safety at all times.

      Refund Policy
      Sydney Dance Company will issue a credit refund (a ticket voucher to attend another class) under the following circumstances, and provided you leave the class within the first 20 minutes:
      . if you are not satisfied with a substitute teacher
      . if you are not satisfied with the class for any other reason (eg the level)
      . if you are ill or need to leave in case of personal emergency.
      Sydney Dance Company will issue a credit refund (a ticket voucher to attend another class) under the following circumstances:
      . the class was cancelled due to lack of numbers
      . the class was cancelled due to the late arrival, or last minute cancellation by the teacher.
      . the class was cancelled due to an emergency or circumstances beyond our control.
      Sydney Dance Company will only issue a cash refund if you have proof of cash purchase (i.e. cash receipt or eftpos receipt)
      In order to receive any refund (cash or credit) you must agree to leave your name and contact phone number with the receptionist.

      Refund Policy – 10 Class Pass
      Please purchase discount tickets thoughtfully and note the following:
      Tickets are valid for admission into any class at Sydney Dance Company Dance Studios and are valid for 12 months only from the date of purchase. Sydney Dance Company does not refund the purchase price and does not extend the expiry date of tickets due to changes in personal circumstances or for any other reason. Sydney Dance Company does not replace or refund or take any responsibility for lost or stolen tickets. This policy is final and not negotiable under any circumstance. If you do not find this policy acceptable, please purchase tickets at the casual rate.

  • Contact us
    • Dance Class Director
      Ramon Doringo

      Dance Class Coordinator
      Tammy Wheeler

      Telephone 61 2 9258 4818
      Facsimile 61 2 9251 6904
      Email

      Sydney Dance Company (Head Office)
      The Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Rd
      Walsh Bay NSW 2000
      Australia

      Sydney Dance Company (Parramatta branch)
      Connection Arcade
      Level 1, 162 Church Street
      Parramatta NSW
      Australia

  • Age and Ability Levels
    • Adult Classes are for ages 16 and over
      If you are under 16, please refer to our School Holiday Workshop page

      Absolute Beginners
      For students who have never experienced any type of dance

      Beginners
      Basic dance movements and dance routines / technique

      Elementary
      A progression from Beginners, continuing basic technique

      Intermediate
      A higher level of dance movement and technique, taught with more difficult routines

      Advanced
      Professional-standard routines, advanced technique

      Open
      All levels welcome

      Seniors 55+ 
      Beginners level class for the more mature aged dancer 55 years and over!

      If you are unsure of which level to take, start with an Absolute Beginners or a Beginners class and move up to the next level when you feel confident – or ask the teacher for his / her recommendation.