The Physical, Emotional, and Social Benefits of Dance Dance is a form of expression that has been around for centuries. It is in our human nature to communicate our emotions and express ourselves and our ideas through movement. In recent years, the benefits of dance have been studied extensively, and the results show that it can have a positive impact on both the mind and body. Physical Health and Fitness One of the most significant benefits of dance is its ability to improve physical health. Regular dance can help to improve flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance. It can a ..read more

Why Winning Isn’t Everything at Dance Competitions As the end of the 2022 season wraps up, we take a deep dive into the world of dance competitions and what it really means to win. Read on to learn why at Dance Sensations, we believe there’s so much more to take away from dance competitions than a trophy. Memories And Experience Are What We Remember We all know how exciting taking home a trophy can feel in the moment, however, if you looked back at each trophy you’ve won it’s unlikely that your performance will be the most memorable part of that day. Dance competitions are full of funny ..read more

Dance Sensations’ top recomendations to level up your dance training! Being part of a studio always provides the best experiences growing up in the dance world, however, exploring dance outside of the studio can open your eyes to a whole new realm of movement. At Dance Sensations we strive to ensure that our students gain a versatile and well rounded training experience, so here are our top 5 recommendations for you to elevate your training! 1. Take Workshops and Open Classes Exposing yourself to a variety of dance and teaching styles is one of the most beneficial and rewarding ways to ele ..read more

Concerts are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved. Our End of year concert is a professional display of dance enhanced by amazing costumes, special effects and lighting. Our feature performance will also be The Nutcracker Ballet by our Troupe students aged 4+. This years End of Year concert will be held at ..read more

Ballet Bun 101: Step-By-Step Guide Creating the perfect ballet bun can be harder than it looks, but with a little practice and some hairspray, you’ll look just like a prima ballerina in no time! Follow these simple steps to master a ballet bun for your next dance class or performance. YOU WILL NEED Hairbrush Comb Hair Elastics Hairspray or Gel Bun Pins and Bobby Pins A Bun Net STEP ONE: Brush The Hair Use a hairbrush to free the hair from any tangles. If you have thick or fine hair, apply some water or gel with a comb to smooth things out and make the hair more manageable to work wit ..read more

Concerts are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved. Our Mid Year Showcase is an informal, relaxed chance for parents, family and friends to see what the students have achieved in Terms 1 and 2. Costuming is not required for this performance as students wear their class uniform. This years Mid-Year Showcase ..read more

Why is ballet so important?  Firstly, ballet is the foundation for all styles of dance! It may seem unbelievable that it can be useful to a hip hop or tap dancer, but the skill and technique gained is actually helpful for all styles of dance! This style focuses strongly on technique and the basics of dance movement. Believe it or not, actions like plies and tendus are used throughout all styles of dance. The best professional dancers often have a strong ballet background. Even those insanely talented hip hop dancers are ballet trained! Skills you can learn  Ballet is essential ..read more

Important things to ask to help you settle into your new dance studio ! Just like enrolling in school, If you’re trying dance for the very first time it’s important that you find a dance studio that can cater to your individual wants and needs. At Dance Sensations we are able to offer a program for every dancer. Whether you’re here to have fun with friends or take your training to an elite level, DS has got you covered! DS offers recreational classes in more than 8 styles so you have plenty of style options to choos from. We also offer troupe, competitive cheer and RAD exam classes so there ..read more

Get to know a little more about our dance teacher and admin assistant, Miss Ciara We’re back at it with our staff spotlight series this week! In this blog you’ll get to learn a bit more about our incredible staff members at Dance Sensations! This week we’re introducing Miss Ciara, who you’ll find here at DS 6 days a week! Miss Ciara is a dance teacher, admin assistant and student and she still takes classes in a huge range of styles from technique and troupe to jazz and contemporary. Read on below to learn a bit more about Miss Ciara. What role do you play as a part of our DS team? I wo ..read more

Why We Love Concert Time So Much At Dance Sensations! For the past 18 years, Dance Sensations has held a big End of Year Concert. This is where all DS dancers get to showcase what they’ve been working on for the second half of the year. With 750 students performing and 5 shows across two weekends, the DS concert is a big one! We know that it might seem overwhelming to be involved in such a big production, but we are here to tell you that it’s not. Concert time at DS is actually an incredibly fun experience! It’s a memory that will last forever and we are determined to make it one of the best ..read more