Class Information

Adult dance and fitness classes

The Sydney Dance Company Open Program offers 70 dance and fitness classes each week (for ages 16 and up) and there’s something for everyone at any experience level!

Classes include Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrcial, Hip Hop, Tap, Zumba, Pilates, Stretch & more.

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 Harbour Bridge.

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.
$20 for a casual visit.  $150 for a 10 Class Pass.
Buy your tickets at the door or online before the class.

Any questions?  Please phone 9258 4818 or email us

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  • WHAT TO WEAR
    • BALLET
      Footwear: ballet shoes (eg canvas ballet flats) or cotton socks for beginners.
      Clothing: Non-restrictive and similar to something you would wear to the gym. e.g. tights with over-skirt or shorts, lycra leggins, leotard & tights, sports top, singlet or t-shirt. It is better to wear something figure hugging for ballet. Track pants/long shorts & singlet for men.

      CONTEMPORARY
      Footwear: ballet flats, foot thongs, bare feet or socks.
      Clothing: Non-restrictive and similar to something you would wear to the gym. e.g. track pants, shorts with tights, lycra leggins, sports top, singlet or t-shirt.

      JAZZ & JFH
      Footwear: jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, or regular sneakers (that are flexible) or cotton socks.
      Clothing: non-restrictive clothing, something you would wear to the gym eg. Track pants, shorts, tights, lycra leggins, singlet, t-shirt or sports top.

      HIP HOP
      Footwear: Runners or sneakers.
      Clothing: Non-restrictive street wear such as track pants, long shorts, t-shirt or singlet top.

      LATIN
      Girls:  Casual dance wear such as lycra leggins, leotard top,  tshirt or singlet top, dance skirt over leggins, chorus shoes or low heel leather shoe. Please don’t wear any clunky necklaces or big jewellery!
      Guys: Casual wear such as jeans & shirt or t-shirt, leather business shoes or leather slip on shoes or boots.  You can’t wear heavy runners because you they grip to the floor and you won’t be able to spin.

      STRETCH & PILATES
      Footwear:  bare feet or cotton socks
      Clothing:  Non-restrictive stretch clothing such as leggins, tights, long shorts, track pants, sports top, singlet or t-shirt.

      TAP
      Footwear: tap shoes, character shoes or similar leather sole shoe.
      Clothing: Non-restrictive and similar to something you would wear to the gym. e.g. track pants, tights with over-skirt or shorts, lycra leggins, t-shirt or singlet top.

      ZUMBA:
      Footwear:  Sneakers or Jazz Shoes
      Clothing:  Something you can move in!  Gym gear such as lycra leggins and sports top, shorts and singlet etc.

      THEATRE JAZZ
      Footwear: Jazz shoes, Jazz sneakers or chorus shoes (for advanced).
      Clothing: Non-restrictive and similar to something you would wear to the gym. e.g. tights & shorts, lycra leggins and sports top, singlet or t-shirt, leotard & tights.  Track Pants & singlet for men.

  • PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
    • Address
      Ground Level, Pier 4, 15 Hickson Road, Sydney 2000 (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 Hickson Road in front of Pier 4.
      Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm:  $4.40 per hour.
      Monday to Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturdays & Sundays: $2.20 per hour.
      please check the meter on arrival, as the above information is subject to change.
      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.

  • 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 or outside 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
      Sydney Dance Company does not have lockers.  Please take care of your valuables at all times or leave them at home if possible.  Take your bag into the studio with you and leave it on the side of the room – do not leave bags or clothes in the changeroom. Please remember to take everything with you after class. Sydney Dance Company cannot take responsibility for anything left behind. To check the Lost Property basket, please ask the receptionist at our front desk next time you come in for class.

      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, as sometimes there is not enough time to update the website.

      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

      Studio Manager
      Tammy Wheeler

      Telephone 61 2 9258 4818
      Facsimile 61 2 9251 6904
      Email

      Sydney Dance Company
      The Wharf, Pier 4, 15 Hickson Rd
      Sydney NSW 2000
      Australia