Parkwood Dance Academy
Parkwood Dance Academy in Park Orchards, provides an opportunity to enjoy the experience of creating art; through repetition, experimentation, risk-taking and pushing personal boundaries.
We inspire the curiosity to learn and explore creative intelligence
We are Leaders in Dance Education
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Excellence through respect, support and personalising each dancer’s program.
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Classes for 3 years to Adults. Beginners to Advanced.
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Dance is an extremely powerful tool for learning, as for some, visual and physical expression is more accessible than verbal communication.
Past Students of Parkwood Dance Academy have been accepted into:
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School
Victorian College of the Arts (Dance)
Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate
Dance Factory (Full- time)
Royal New Zealand Ballet School & Company
Australian Ballet School & Company
The Space (Full-time)
Patrick Studios Australia
Disneyland Tokyo
Russian Choreographic Academy
Spectrum Dance
Ministry of Dance
Patrick Studios Australia
Kelly Aykers Full Time
Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts (BAPA)
Our Testimonials
Despina Filippidis
Their (my childrens’) enjoyment and their development of technique was remarkable and the pleasure they derived from learning dancing was immeasurable. I was so impressed by the end-of-year PDA concerts; each and every one of them was a beautiful spectacle to watch and I felt privileged to have my daughters attending.
Sutton Family
PDA is recognised amongst its peers for providing exceptional tuition in all aspects of dance (including performance and exam studies.
Vanessa Chavez
I danced at the school and now my daughter loves dancing over 5 hours per week there.
Claire Tetaz
PDA is an outstanding dance school of this area – with facilities, accessibility & family focus that are valued and enjoyed by the parents and students alike.
Amy McLellan
People from all over Manningham participate and vital relationships are formed for both students and their parents.
Mary Panther
Although a totally professional operation, it is like a family and I along with my daughter have found good friends and a warm environment that I love being a part of. It is not just dancing, that the students learn. There is good health, strength and fitness….they see first-hand the importance of caring of and understanding the feelings of others. But probably the best is the feeling of being a part of something special and working, with others, towards a common goal.
Janelle Or
Words cannot express how much Parkwood means to my family. More than a dance school, over the past 16 years it has provided exercise, expression, confidence, enlightenment (special needs children) moral and emotional support in difficult times in dealing with spinal scoliosis and cancer.
Mirella Drago
A ‘family’ is exactly what it feels like, as there is a certain sense of familiarity, security and a bond with staff, students and parents. It has been not only good for my daughter’s health, but also for her mental and emotional wellbeing.
Audrey Lynikas
There is a great community feeling at the school and many friendships are made.
Sarah Jane Norton-Smith
The people at Parkwood are as much a piece of me as an individual as they are to all the students there.
Ant & Annie Blumer
Having a local dance academy was very handy and the sense of community was amazing, as we all know each other and become like one big family.
Sophia Douketis
It is a family, a community, a positive environment for the physical and mental development of those who attend.
Bond Family
Parkwood offers a truly supportive and positive environment for our family and we (along with the many other families) will be forever thankful for the opportunities that have been provided by Myffie and staff.
Latest News
…from door to door… PDA End of Year Concert 2019
Parkwood Dance Academy presents ‘…from door to door…’
for their End of Year Concert.
Dancers from 3yrs old to Adults will perform a range of styles including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop! We invite all friends and family and lovers of dance!
You can purchase tickets from www.trybooking.com/BEXBV