At the National College of Dance, we offer a vibrant and active space for dancers of all ages and levels of experience, to grow and flourish.
Specialising in a wide variety of dance, from ballet to contemporary, commercial and jazz, for all ages from tiny tots to adults, we believe in building a positive community of dancers by embracing excellence, nurturing talent and celebrating individuality.
National College of Dance’s teaching faculty of dedicated and passionate staff are highly experienced professionals who foster and mentor our students to great dance success. We implement proven training techniques to allow each student to nurture their individual strengths and challenge them to strive to the next level.
Elite full-time dance courses and programs for dancers seeking a professional dance career
Exciting after-school dance classes for kids that build strong dance technique and offer dance performance experiences
Fun and interactive dance classes for pre-schoolers and toddlers from 3 to 5 years old
Energetic boys only classes that encourage the discipline and joy of dance for boys.
Fun and social adult ballet and dance classes for adults that enhance fitness and nurture a love of dance.
Our vision, shared by our team of exceptional staff, is to foster a healthy and creative culture with a training model that embraces excellence and the artistry of dance. We maintain a foundation of world-class training alongside pioneering and innovative full time dance programs that develop strong, creative and versatile dancers.
We are proud of our 100% placement record and invite talented and committed dancers to join our growing ranks of graduates enjoying diverse dance careers around the world.
Our Junior Academy offers exceptional after school dance classes for kids of all ages and levels of experience. With exceptional training in classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz dance, lyrical, musical theatre, hip hip more, our dance studio attracts passionate dancers from all areas of the Hunter Region including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Hunter Valley. For more information on classes available, download our information pack today.
National College of Dance Pty Limited is a recognised Registered Training Organisation offering nationally recognised training programs. We are regulated by the national body Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Registered Training Organisation Number 91281
CUA20120 – Certificate II in Dance
CUA30120 – Certificate III in Dance
CUA40120 – Certificate IV in Dance
CUA51520 – Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 – Advanced Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA30920 Certificate III in Music
CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music
CUA50820 Diploma of Music
CUA30320 Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching
CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
The National College of Dance Junior Academy located in Newcastle NSW, offers dance classes in Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz for students from 12 months old to Adults. Acrobatics, Pilates, Yoga and Body Conditioning are also available. Utilising the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi, our teachers are RAD trained.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.