School Program

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Learn to Dance School Programs - POA

The Ballroom Company brings safe, professional, and enjoyable dance education to schools. We deliver a flexible, age-appropriate Learn to Dance programs for students from Primary through to High School. Our experienced team delivers engaging classes in Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Line Dancing, and Fusion Fit. Programs are tailored to suit student age, ability, and your school’s objectives — whether to complement a sports program, dance lesson lead up to graduation or provide a standalone extra-curricular activity.

Why choose our program

  • You're in safe hands: All teachers hold current working with children checks and bring years of dance-teaching experience to the lesson.

  • Inclusive teaching: Instructors are kind and encouraging; classes are structured so every student feels comfortable regardless of prior experience.

  • Developmental benefits: Dance improves fitness, coordination, posture, rhythm, confidence, teamwork, and social skills — practical life skills that support both physical and social development.

  • Flexible delivery: We can adapt content, pace and style to meet the needs of different age groups and special requirements.

Program options

  • Term Program

    • Multi-week curriculum designed for steady skill-building.

    • Progressive lessons with age-appropriate technique and choreography

    • Option to culminate in a school performance or a dance social event.

  • One-off Workshop

    • Single-session introduction or celebration activity.

    • Great for special event days, team building or curriculum respite.

  • Harmony Day Cultural Experience

    • Interactive workshop and exhibition featuring culturally diverse music and dance styles from Latin and South America.

    • Students participate in short learn to dance class and learn about cultural significance through movement and music.

    • Various cultural backgrounds can be available on request.

  • Graduation Dance Social

    • A structured social dance event celebrating completion of a significant school year or end of the dance program.

    • Can be hosted at The Ballroom Company studio in Balcatta or at a venue of your choice.

    • This includes music, floor management, and guided social dance.

“Reviving the art of social dance - skills for life.”
— Kristina Dimitriou

What we offer

  • Ballroom: Fundamental steps, posture, partner connection, and basic routines.

  • Latin: Rhythm, footwork, styling and popular Latin dances suitable for school-age students.

  • Salsa: Fun, social partner and solo steps adaptable to mixed-ability groups.

  • Line Dancing: Energetic group choreography that builds coordination and group cohesion.

  • Fusion Fit: Solo style of dance that is a fusion of Ballroom and Latin

  • Managing etiquette tips and social interaction.

Teaching & delivery approach

  • Safe, supportive environment: Classes emphasise respect, inclusivity and positive reinforcement.

  • Short-term gains, lasting skills: Students typically learn visible, confidence-building routines and techniques in a short timeframe.

Logistics & customization

  • Class lengths, frequency and schedule customized to fit school timetables.

  • Capacity to run multiple year-level groups or combined-age classes.

  • Although The Ballroom Company can hold the attention of a large group of students, teachers still need to interact to maintain discipline during sessions and participation is always encouraged.

Next steps are to discuss a tailored proposal for your school - including pricing, preferred dates, and program length. Click on form below to initiate a quote.

We will prepare a quote that can suit many budgets for your review.

Testimonials

  • "Kristina's skill as a dancer is matched only by her ability to teach with clarity, patience, and enthusiasm. She has a wonderful way of engaging every student, even those who are initially reluctant, and creates a fun, supportive environment where everyone feels confident to try their best. All of our students look forward to Kristina's dance lessons each week, and we feel so fortunate to have her!"

    - Lee Taner Deputy Principal West Balcatta Primary School

  • "Kristina Dimitriou delivered an energetic and engaging dance experience for our Year 6 students. She demonstrated great enthusiasm, professionalism, and skill while guiding students patiently through salsa steps in a fun, age-appropriate, and accessible manner. Her expertise brought a new level of excitement to dance learning and enhanced our ballroom dancing program for the Year 6 graduation. Learning from an expert boosted students’ confidence, coordination, and enjoyment, making the overall experience both memorable and motivating. I highly recommend Kristina for school-based dance programs seeking to make learning vibrant and inspiring.”

    - Deb Andrews, Eden Hill Primary Dance Teacher

  • Kristina brings such a positive energy to every lesson and has a natural ability to connect with students of all abilities. She creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable to participate, take risks and enjoy themselves. Kristina’s clear instruction, patience and encouragement help students build both their skills and confidence in dance. Our Year 6 students always looked forward to her sessions and benefited greatly from her engaging and supportive approach."

    - Jasmine Charraz Year 6 Classroom Teacher

  • "Kristina’s ballroom dance classes were a success! Her engaging teaching style and infectious enthusiasm created an inviting atmosphere where every student felt comfortable and eager to participate. It was great to see how quickly the kids developed confidence and a genuine interest in dance, all while having fun. Highly recommend her for any young dancers!”

    - Annette D, Special Needs Education Assistant

Still have questions? Take a look at the Q&As or reach out anytime.

FAQs

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out via our quote form or schedule a call - we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page. We aim to respond quickly - usually within one business day.

  • Our team combines years of experience in dance performance, instruction, and relationship-building. We are passionate about teaching young students the time-honored traditions of Ballroom and Latin dance while introducing contemporary approaches and cultural awareness of Latin and South American styles. We are also dedicated to reviving the social etiquette of dance for the digital generation—skills that last a lifetime.

  • Our staff are proud members of DanceSport Australia and the Australian Dancing Society Ltd. This ensures our instructors meet nationally recognised standards for technique and demonstrates our commitment to professionalism , safety and excellence.

  • We offer flexible pricing and programs based on booking requirements and budget. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote.

  • Yes! Let’s talk, find out what you got in mind and how we can assist.

  • Yes! We offer a workplace Wellness “learn to dance” workshop for staff click here for more details.
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