Share the joy of dance and bust a move with classes and courses for children, young people and their grown ups
Overview
Dates 4 May – 6 July 2025
Location Wharf Studios Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Young dancers and their families have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance through new short courses and classes in our iconic studios on Sydney Harbour.
Set in Sydney Dance Company’s waterfront Neilson Studio, you’ll be moving and grooving together in no time. Join our Families Classes and explore a different dance style each week such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop and more. For little movers, our Parents and Toddlers Courses introduce creative expression and movement through stories, colours and props.
Families Classes | Ages 5+
Weekly dance classes in different styles
Starts Sunday 4 May
Parents and Toddlers Courses | Ages 2 – 4
4-week courses
Starts Sunday 4 May and Sunday 8 June
Sydney Dance Company is an Active & Creative Kids provider. If you have vouchers you would like to redeem for this workshop, please follow the steps below:
– Enrol your child in the course, and make payment
– Email us at sdc@sydneydancecompany.com with your child’s name and DOB and your Active or Creative Kids voucher number
– We will then process the voucher and contact you to refund the value back to you
For more information about this program, including eligibility, please see the Service NSW website.
Sydney Dance Company is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for children and young people. You can download our Child Protection Policy and our Values and Expectations documents below.
Sydney Dance Company's Families Classes and Courses are open to big and little beginner dancers. Please book the course appropriate to your child's age group.
Wear casual dance wear, something that you already have and feel comfortable in e.g. dance tights and top, leotard and tights with skirt or shorts over the top, track pants and t-shirt/singlet top. For Jazz and Hip Hop bring jazz shoes or sneakers and for Contemporary and Lyrical bring ballet flats or cotton socks. You can also dance bare foot.
Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks. Take your bags into the studio with you and leave valuables at home. There is hand sanitiser available at multiple points across the Studios for you to use.
Please enrol online by clicking the Book Now button.
Parents/Guardians will be asked to create an account for themselves. Once this is created, you have the option to attach a child account to your account. Please create an account for each child you wish to enrol. Enrol in the selected class/course and then checkout. If you wish to enrol multiple children or purchase multiple classes/courses, click again to add another class/child before checking out.
We do not provide refunds or credits for change of mind or other personal circumstances. We can provide a credit note if the cancellation is due to a medical reason and a medical certificate is provided.
Dance classes can involve 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 at all times take care of your own personal safety. If an advertised teacher is suddenly unavailable, due to circumstances beyond our control, a replacement teacher with similar attributes and qualifications will be employed.
Classes & Courses
Dates 20 October – 8 December, 2024
Location Wharf Studios
Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
We’ve got dance classes and courses to suit dancers big and small, no matter your experience level.
Ages 5 – 18 and Parents/Guardians
Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Rd Dawes Point
Weekly Classes
Every Sunday from 11:15am – 12:15pm
Starts 4 May
Young dancers and their parents / guardians will explore dance together in this weekly families class. Every week, you will explore a different dance style, with each class featuring a warm-up and choreography for everyone to learn together. This class is for school-aged children and their parents / guardian/s and is designed to be participatory for all involved.
Fee:
$38 per session (one adult & one child)*
Additional participants $16
Families 4 pack $140 (4 sessions – 1 adult & 1 child)
Families 8 pack $270 (8 sessions – 1 adult & 1 child)
Schedule
Sun 4 May – Hip Hop
Sun 11 May – Lyrical
Sun 18 May – JFH
Sun 25 May – Theatre Jazz
Sun 1 June – Contemporary
Sun 8 June – JFH
Sun 15 June – Ballet
Sun 22 June – NO CLASS
Sun 29 June – Hip Hop
Sun 6 July – Contemporary
*Please note the fee is for one adult and one child. Additional fee applied for extra participant.
Ages 2 – 4 and Parents/Guardians
Wharf 4/5 15 Hickson Rd Dawes Point
4-Week Course
Every Sunday, Starts 8 Jun
9:15am – 10am Limited Spaces Left
10:15am – 11am FULLY BOOKED
Designed for parents/guardians and children aged 2-4 years, this 4-week course will draw on stories, colours and props to introduce them to the world of movement and creative expression in a fun and gentle way. We will also focus on building gross motor skills, balance and coordination in a safe and nurturing environment.
If you’re looking for a way to have fun, get moving, and connect with your child, then our Parent and Toddlers Courses are for you!
Fee: $125 for 1 parent & 1 child
Sunday 8 June – Sunday 6 July (4 weeks – no class on Sunday 22 June)
9:15am – 10am Limited Spaces Left
10:15am – 11am FULLY BOOKED
Child Safety
Sydney Dance Company is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, stable and secure environment for children. We believe that the welfare of children participating in our programs is our highest priority and we foster practices to support children’s health, developmental needs, self-respect and confidence. You can download our Child Protection Policy and our Values and Expectations for children participating in activities with Sydney Dance Company below.
All teaching staff employed by Sydney Dance Company to work with children and young people hold a current NSW Working With Children Check and agree to abide by our policies and guidelines in relation to working with children.
Should you have any questions or need guidance on how to raise a concern, please don’t hesitate to contact our Child Safe Environment Officer on 02 9258 4800 or education@sydneydancecompany.com.
How Do I Get There?
Address
Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Closest Train Station
Barangaroo Metro Station, or Circular Quay
On Foot
Wharf 4/5 is a brisk 15 minute walk from both Circular Quay and Wynyard Station. From Circular Quay walk towards Dawes Point via Argyle Street, then right onto Lower Fort Street, left onto Windmill Street and down the steps to Hickson Road.
By Bus
Wharf 4/5 can be accessed by the 324 and 325 bus services from the Eastern Suburbs. To check on updates to your bus services please visit transportnsw.info or phone 131 500.
By Car
Metered parking is available outside the Wharf. There are a number of car parks close by. We suggest travelling by public transport where possible.
Overview
Dates 4 May – 6 July 2025
Location Wharf Studios Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Young dancers and their families have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance through new short courses and classes in our iconic studios on Sydney Harbour.
Set in Sydney Dance Company’s waterfront Neilson Studio, you’ll be moving and grooving together in no time. Join our Families Classes and explore a different dance style each week such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop and more. For little movers, our Parents and Toddlers Courses introduce creative expression and movement through stories, colours and props.
Families Classes | Ages 5+
Weekly dance classes in different styles
Starts Sunday 4 May
Parents and Toddlers Courses | Ages 2 – 4
4-week courses
Starts Sunday 4 May and Sunday 8 June
Sydney Dance Company is an Active & Creative Kids provider. If you have vouchers you would like to redeem for this workshop, please follow the steps below:
– Enrol your child in the course, and make payment
– Email us at sdc@sydneydancecompany.com with your child’s name and DOB and your Active or Creative Kids voucher number
– We will then process the voucher and contact you to refund the value back to you
For more information about this program, including eligibility, please see the Service NSW website.
Sydney Dance Company is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for children and young people. You can download our Child Protection Policy and our Values and Expectations documents below.
Sydney Dance Company's Families Classes and Courses are open to big and little beginner dancers. Please book the course appropriate to your child's age group.
Wear casual dance wear, something that you already have and feel comfortable in e.g. dance tights and top, leotard and tights with skirt or shorts over the top, track pants and t-shirt/singlet top. For Jazz and Hip Hop bring jazz shoes or sneakers and for Contemporary and Lyrical bring ballet flats or cotton socks. You can also dance bare foot.
Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks. Take your bags into the studio with you and leave valuables at home. There is hand sanitiser available at multiple points across the Studios for you to use.
Please enrol online by clicking the Book Now button.
Parents/Guardians will be asked to create an account for themselves. Once this is created, you have the option to attach a child account to your account. Please create an account for each child you wish to enrol. Enrol in the selected class/course and then checkout. If you wish to enrol multiple children or purchase multiple classes/courses, click again to add another class/child before checking out.
We do not provide refunds or credits for change of mind or other personal circumstances. We can provide a credit note if the cancellation is due to a medical reason and a medical certificate is provided.
Dance classes can involve 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 at all times take care of your own personal safety. If an advertised teacher is suddenly unavailable, due to circumstances beyond our control, a replacement teacher with similar attributes and qualifications will be employed.
Classes & Courses
Dates 20 October – 8 December, 2024
Location Wharf Studios
Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
We’ve got dance classes and courses to suit dancers big and small, no matter your experience level.
Ages 5 – 18 and Parents/Guardians
Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Rd Dawes Point
Weekly Classes
Every Sunday from 11:15am – 12:15pm
Starts 4 May
Young dancers and their parents / guardians will explore dance together in this weekly families class. Every week, you will explore a different dance style, with each class featuring a warm-up and choreography for everyone to learn together. This class is for school-aged children and their parents / guardian/s and is designed to be participatory for all involved.
Fee:
$38 per session (one adult & one child)*
Additional participants $16
Families 4 pack $140 (4 sessions – 1 adult & 1 child)
Families 8 pack $270 (8 sessions – 1 adult & 1 child)
Schedule
Sun 4 May – Hip Hop
Sun 11 May – Lyrical
Sun 18 May – JFH
Sun 25 May – Theatre Jazz
Sun 1 June – Contemporary
Sun 8 June – JFH
Sun 15 June – Ballet
Sun 22 June – NO CLASS
Sun 29 June – Hip Hop
Sun 6 July – Contemporary
*Please note the fee is for one adult and one child. Additional fee applied for extra participant.
Ages 2 – 4 and Parents/Guardians
Wharf 4/5 15 Hickson Rd Dawes Point
4-Week Course
Every Sunday, Starts 8 Jun
9:15am – 10am Limited Spaces Left
10:15am – 11am FULLY BOOKED
Designed for parents/guardians and children aged 2-4 years, this 4-week course will draw on stories, colours and props to introduce them to the world of movement and creative expression in a fun and gentle way. We will also focus on building gross motor skills, balance and coordination in a safe and nurturing environment.
If you’re looking for a way to have fun, get moving, and connect with your child, then our Parent and Toddlers Courses are for you!
Fee: $125 for 1 parent & 1 child
Sunday 8 June – Sunday 6 July (4 weeks – no class on Sunday 22 June)
9:15am – 10am Limited Spaces Left
10:15am – 11am FULLY BOOKED
Child Safety
Sydney Dance Company is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, stable and secure environment for children. We believe that the welfare of children participating in our programs is our highest priority and we foster practices to support children’s health, developmental needs, self-respect and confidence. You can download our Child Protection Policy and our Values and Expectations for children participating in activities with Sydney Dance Company below.
All teaching staff employed by Sydney Dance Company to work with children and young people hold a current NSW Working With Children Check and agree to abide by our policies and guidelines in relation to working with children.
Should you have any questions or need guidance on how to raise a concern, please don’t hesitate to contact our Child Safe Environment Officer on 02 9258 4800 or education@sydneydancecompany.com.
How Do I Get There?
Address
Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
Closest Train Station
Barangaroo Metro Station, or Circular Quay
On Foot
Wharf 4/5 is a brisk 15 minute walk from both Circular Quay and Wynyard Station. From Circular Quay walk towards Dawes Point via Argyle Street, then right onto Lower Fort Street, left onto Windmill Street and down the steps to Hickson Road.
By Bus
Wharf 4/5 can be accessed by the 324 and 325 bus services from the Eastern Suburbs. To check on updates to your bus services please visit transportnsw.info or phone 131 500.
By Car
Metered parking is available outside the Wharf. There are a number of car parks close by. We suggest travelling by public transport where possible.