Welcome to The Training Ground, the ACT region’s premier destination for exceptional dance education. We forge pathways to excellence through comprehensive, high-calibre training across diverse dance styles, with a specialised focus on developing pre-professional dancers.

At our core, we believe in immersive development that transforms technical prowess and performance artistry. Our accredited instructors bring decades of industry experience, creating an environment where dancers are challenged to push boundaries while receiving personalised mentorship to reach their full potential.

Excellence permeates every aspect of our multi-faceted studio. Our comprehensive curriculum includes classes in specialised dance genres, advanced technical training, targeted strength and flexibility programs, and prestigious Royal Academy of Dance examinations. For aspiring performers, we offer dynamic performance programs and competitive opportunities that showcase artistic growth.

The Training Ground’s signature achievement is our innovative, award-winning contemporary dance project, which provides local dancers with professional company experience. This distinctive program has launched numerous careers, with our alumni advancing to prestigious institutions worldwide, including:

– Sydney Dance Company Pre-Professional Year
– New Zealand School of Dance
– Victorian College of Arts at Melbourne University
– Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
– Copenhagen School of Contemporary Dance
– Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance in Munich
– DART Dance Student Program in Berlin
– Flinders University

Through rigorous training, creative exploration, and professional guidance, The Training Ground continues to shape the next generation of elite dancers in a supportive, dynamic environment that honours both technical excellence and artistic innovation.

Bonnie Neate (BA (Dance)/B.Ed (Secondary)) Acrobatic Arts Certified.
Suzy Piani (BSc, Grad. Dip.Ed (Secondary), Grad. Cert Dance Ed.) Acrobatic Arts Certified.