Explore the world through dance
Dance as an adventure
Storytime Dance Centre
At Storytime Dance Centre we offer a place for your little ones to explore dance through the magic of their imagination.
We will adventure through the forest, dive under the sea, go to the circus and meet lots of friends along the way, all while learning the basics of dance. Developing skills such as co-ordination, rhythm, listening and social interactions, we explore the world we create each week by using props and instruments.
Storytime Dance Centre is located in Kalinga and Stafford, in Brisbane’s inner-north and is your local dance school which focuses on dancing for fun; no exams, no eisteddfods just the experience of learning and loving dance.
2024 Classes
Baby Ballerina
(18 months to 3 years)
A class where you join your little dancer as they explore movement and music through play and storytelling. During the 30 minute class they will begin developing creativity, rhythm, confidence, socialisation and gross motor skills whilst focusing on the FUN with their loved one right by their side. (30 minutes)
Kalinga:
Monday 9:10am – 9:40am $16 per child
Saturday 8:30am – 9:00am $16 per child
Stafford:
Wednesday 9:10am – 9:40am $16 per child
Tiny Dancer
(3 to 5 years)
Similar to Baby Ballerina this class introduces your child to the basics of ballet as they explore nursery rhymes, fairy tales, different worlds and characters but stepping out on their own, encouraging confidence and independence (40 minutes)
*Our Saturday classes for Tiny Dancers are split across two age groups:
- Teeny Tiny Dancers (For dancers aged 3+ and/or heading to prep in 2026)
- Tiny Dancers (For dancers aged 4+ and/or heading to prep in 2025)
Kalinga
Tiny Dancer: Monday 9:45am – 10:25am
Teeny Tiny Dancer: Saturday 9:05am – 09:45am
Tiny Dancer: Saturday 10:35am – 11:15am
Stafford
Tiny Dancer: Wednesday 9:45am – 10:25am
Jazz Magic
(3 to 5 years)
A fun and energetic class where our dancers will be grooving and moving to some lively upbeat music and learning the fundamentals of jazz. Your little dancer will be jumping, kicking and leaping their way through the lesson, as well as playing exciting dance games (40 minutes)
Kalinga
Monday 10:30am -11:10am
Saturday 09:50am – 10:30am
Ballet Blossoms
(5 to 7 years – Prep to Year 1)
An introduction to our Junior Program, our Ballet Blossoms class offers a delightful atmosphere for dancers to develop technique and skills through ballet exercises and also explore the role ballet can play as we adventure to make-believe worlds. Through using props and set to the backdrop of beautiful music, your dancer will begin learning ballet terminology, technique and natural turnout.
(40 minutes)
Kalinga
Wednesday 3:30pm – 4:10pm
Jazz Kids
(5 to 7 years – Prep to Year 1)
A fun and energetic class where our dancers build strength and flexibility while enhancing their individual creativity. Your dancer will be turning, kicking and jumping their way through different exercises, be introduced to a little HipHop and join in on some exciting dance games all to the soundtrack of exciting upbeat music.
(40 minutes)
Kalinga
Monday 4:15pm – 4:55pm
Junior Ballerina
(7 to 9 years – Years 2&3 at school)
In our Junior Ballet program, your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique all presented through exciting and creative storytelling. These gentle and relaxed classes will spark the imagination of your little dancer through the use of props, short exercises and beautiful music while still focusing on learning correct ballet terminology, natural turnout and developing strength through correct posture. Our Junior dancers will build skills of coordination, control, musicality and memory each week. (40 minutes)
Kalinga
Monday 3:30pm – 4:10pm
Junior Jazz
(7 to 9 years – Years 2&3 at school)
In this high-energy class, dancers will develop their strength and flexibility through learning technique and skills such as turns, kicks, leaps, all interwoven with exciting dance games and set to a fun and energetic soundtrack. Children will elevate their dance fitness, enjoy a dash of HipHop and unleash their creativity in this class. (40 minutes)
Kalinga
Monday 4:15pm – 4:55pm
Meet the Director
Miss Jacqui
Miss Jacqui has always had a passion for dancing, first stepping onto the stage at the age of four. She has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance. Her love of dancing lead her to the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music Theatre. In 2008, she was accepted into the prestigious Brent Street Studios in Sydney where she studied under some of the greats of Australian Dance.
Miss Jacqui completed her Post Graduate Diploma of Education (with Distinction) and has had over twenty years experience teaching dance in various settings in local studios and High Schools in both Brisbane and Sydney.
She is also a fully registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers, an affiliate member of the Australian Teacher’s of Dancing (ATOD) and is qualified to provide emergency First Aid in an education and care setting.
In addition to teaching, Miss Jacqui has performed in a variety of theatre productions, films, television commercials and series and has worked in roles for the ABC, Channel 9, Channel 7 and NBC.
Miss Jacqui cannot wait to meet the incredible young dancers joining her at Storytime Dance Centre in 2023 and looks forward to a year rich in unforgettable experiences.
As Heard on ABC Radio Brisbane
Miss Jacqui live on ABC radio Brisbane with Joel Spreadborough talking all things Storytime Dance Centre
Location
The studio is located at
The Community Place (Kalinga)
20 Clark Street, Kalinga (Google: Wooloowin)
Brisbane Queensland
Upstairs Main Hall.
and
The Community Place (Stafford)
33 Teevan Street
Stafford
Queensland
