What styles of dance does The Training Ground teach?

The Training Ground offers classes in Contemporary Dance, Classical Ballet including RAD syllabus, Technical Jazz, Commercial Jazz/Funk, Broadway Jazz, Acrobatics, Tap, Tinies Dance, Core Strengthening, and Yoga, all in our Colbee Court studios.

What ages/skill levels do you accept?

We teach toddlers (from 3 years of age) through to adults, beginner to competitive/pre-professional in classes from Tinies dance and in a wide range of dance styles.

Where is The Training Ground located?

Unit 1, 14 Colbee Court, Phillip ACT 2606. We are located in just off Townshend Street, close to Woden Town Centre.

What are your class schedule and studio hours?

Most of our dance classes run week day evenings from 4pm-8.30pm and Saturday mornings from 9am at our beautiful studios in Phillip ACT.

How much do classes cost / do you offer a free trial class?

The Training Ground offers competitive pricing and a free trial class. Please contact us to book in for a free trial class and request a fee structure.

Do I need any experience or dance gear to start?

We offer dance classes to suit all levels, from beginners to pre-professional. For our beginner classes, no experience is necessary or specialist attire, just active wear in which you feel comfortable and can move easily. Please bring a water bottle. Contact The Training Ground for further details.

Do you offer classes for adults, or only kids?

We offer a range of dance classes for kids through to adults, in popular styles like jazz, contemporary, tap, acro and ballet. Something for everyone!

Do you offer private lessons or only group classes?

At The Training Ground we offer group class options as well as private lessons with highly experienced and accredited instructors.

What should my child wear to their first class?

For new to dance students, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing in which you can move. Bring along socks and a water bottle.

Do you enter competitions or offer performance opportunities?

Our Troupe program is designed for students who want to rapidly improve their technical and performance skills. Our Troupes experience unique and challenging performance opportunities including a number of competitions across the year.

Our annual Award-Winning Community-Based Pre-Professional Contemporary Dance Project culminates in full-scale theatre performances.

We also produce an End-Of-Year Showcase – Collections – which provides students with the opportunity to perform in a theatre production.

How do I register or sign up for a class?

Contact The Training Ground directly to register your interest in classes/programs. You can do this via email, phone, or follow this LINK.

What COVID/health/safety policies do you have?

See our policies via the links at the bottom of our Home Page.

Do you offer special workshops?

Yes! Keep an eye on our Events page for details on upcoming workshop opportunities!

What makes The Training Ground different from other studios?

At The Training Ground, we creative pathways to excellence through immersive, high calibre dance training. Our accredited teachers bring decades of industry experience, specialising in developing pre-professional dancers while nurturing beginners with the same dedication and expertise. We are located in Phillip ACT, close to public transport and Woden Town Centre.