Desiree's Dance Academy was founded in Picton in 1998. Since then, the academy has built a reputation as the leader in performing arts education in the Wollondilly Shire. This reputation is due to our high standard of teaching, our excellent examination results in all styles of dance, the provision of performance opportunities for children and our modern outlook on the field of dance. Our main aim is to create the perfect balance between education and recreation.

At Desiree's Dance Academy we focus on dance as being:

• An important part of your child's development
• An extension of your child's educational activities
• A way to build confidence by striving to be exceptional
• A holistic art form
• A fun way for children to learn physical, mental and social skills that they can apply to other areas of their life
• A healthy recreational activity that combats childhood obesity
• A way to assist children in the learning of other school subjects

This is a very different approach to many other dance schools whose only focus is to have fun with their students.

Our expertise lies in knowing how to bring out the best in children through the sharing of our love of dance. Our tuition aims to provide:

• Confidence
• Co-ordination
• Musicality
• Self-discipline
• Motivation
• Leadership skills
• Team skills & sportmanship
• An outlet to enable children to reach their goals
• Fitness, flexibility & strength
• Technical training
• Attention to detail
• An environment where students can accomplish a sense of personal achievement as they master the skills of dance
• An awareness of the fundamentals that underpin all activities - integrity, honesty, commitment, respect, appreciation and love for one another

Dance students are accepted from 3 years of age until 17 years of age.