Top Ballet schools in Norwood, Australia

We had a positive experience for two terms in boppy bugs but had a change of teacher and it’s been terrible since. They have a rigid no parents policy so to not disrupt the class. Was advised it was fine for the kids with separation anxiety to be traumatized and if they cry for more than 5 mins it’s fine then for parents to come in. Then management organises a full day of filming with a film crew. Assuming it is now fine to disrupt the class because it’s for marketing. Completely inconsistent in how they implement policy and mixed messaging to parents.

We were offered a full refund by management initially because we did not agree with their policy but then the receptionist won’t give it when we requested for it and then hung up on us. We will not be returning and have found other programs which are more flexible and family friendly.

Dealt with an employee over the past week. Extremely disappointed at the representation of this school.

My daughter has been attending ballet lessons over 2 years in Norwood Ballet Centre and she is always exited to go there each single time. The teachers are all professional, kind, caring and supportive. They are always smiling and nice to talk with and encouraging. My daughter loves them! This term she begins to try Jazz and her big brother also joined in. They had lots of fun. As their parent I could not be more satisfied with the centre. From what I see this popular ballet centre has families from all kinds of different backgrounds and all kids are treated nicely like a big family. Thanks for the great job, Miss Tara, Miss Lauren, Miss Jackie and all the other teachers!

My 4 yo daughter can be shy at times but she really loves dancing and wanted to take classes. Miss Hannah and Miss Tara are both extremely patient people and wonderful teachers. They always take the time to help all of the children to feel comfortable and enjoy their lessons. They have created a nurturing, inclusive and fun environment. Through their gentle encouragement my daughter even got up on stage and participated in a performance which was something that she desperately wanted to do, she was really thrilled about it! We are very happy with Norwood Ballet.

My two daughters have been attending Norwood Ballet Centre since they were 3 and they absolutely love it. They get very excited about their ballet lessons every week and always ask to go. The teachers are very professional yet understanding. They create such a nice and relaxing environment so that my little ones can really enjoy learning. Thank you so much Miss Tara and Miss Lauren.

P.S. My little daughter loves Amy so much that she decides to call herself Amy, while my eldest daughter said she wanted to become a ballerina like Amy one day.

My daughter has been attending Norwood Ballet Centre for the past 7 years; she attends multiple classes over the week. We are Indians by ethnicity. NBC has an exceptionally supportive and culturally competent environment. Tara and Lauren are excellent teachers and lovely human beings. My daughter adores them. Jacqui is outstanding as well. Everyone associated with customer service in NBC is very professional as well as supportive. We could not have chosen a better dance academy than NBC

We love Norwood Ballet! The teachers are all absolute professionals who have nurtured both my daughters through their ballet experiences over many years. My eldest daughter has been a Norwood ballet student for over 11 years and I’ve been nothing but impressed with the tutelage she has received. Most of all I am grateful to Jackie, Tara and Lauren for the kindness and care they have shown both my girls. This amazing trio certainly go above and beyond in every aspect as far as we are concerned. We are huge fans!!!

My daughter has been dancing at NBC for nearly 8 years! She loves it there - a warm, inclusive environment that allows the dancers to grow at their own pace. Always welcoming and wishing the best for everyone. I can't speak enough about how good Tara, Lauren and Jackie are with the students and the parents.

My daughter has been dancing at Norwood Ballet Centre for over 8 years. The teachers there are very kind, professional, and encouraging. They place students to proper level of classes to accommodate individual capability and keep up students' passion for dance. My daughter has tried and dropped a few things during the past years, but she still dances at Norwood Ballet Centre!

My three year old daughter has thrived in her endeavours into Ballet. In her Saturday morning class all participants receive exceptional support and guidance from their teachers. Most importantly to me as an 'over protective father' type, the wonderful teachers share their time equally across the group and cater to all levels of ability without bias. I have no hesitation in recommending this school to all wanting their child to learn Ballet.

My Daughter has been attending Theatre Bugs for the past 2 years now. She absolutely loves her Fairy Ballet class and what a fantastic way to introduce little ones to dancing.
This was the only school that allowed my two year old to wear a fairy dress every week and not have to be in full ballet outfit with hair done ect. Trying to get a two year old dressed is hard enough so letting her chose her outfit every week worked wonders for us!
The teachers are amazing and all the children have such a wonderful time every class. Can't thank Theatre Bugs enough. Wonderful dancing/acting/singing school inclusive of all ages and talents!

All 3 of my children have done Theatre Bugs over the years with my youngest currently doing Fairy Ballet! They have all had amazing experiences with dance and drama and have enjoyed it tremendously! The teachers are terrific and so talentled. Best of all it is such a wonderful, fun, caring, inclusive environment without the pressures that so many dance school place on their students. The children really do come first!

Our two year old attended Theatre Bugs classes and absolutely loved it. My partner is a Drama teacher, and she feels that the quality of teaching the children receive is particularly high. She was very pleased with the manner in which the teacher engaged with the students. We are very excited about moving to Fairy Ballet next term.

My 6 year old daughter has been attending Theatre Bugs since she was 2 and she absolutely loves it. From her weekly class to the school holiday programs on offer every holidays, my daughter has always had a wonderful experience. As a parent, I love the inclusive environment where everyone has a part and has the chance to perform. As the Director said in their mid year cabaret show today, 'every child is on their own unique journey' and Theatre Bugs support and encourage them along the way. My daughters confidence has continued to grow with every class and we look forward to watching her grow and learn at Theatre Bugs for many more years to come.

My son loved his 1st "come and try" session as there were lots of fun games and it was a lot of fun. Now that there is a play being learnt and performed at the end of term, the games are no more and it's just rehearsing for the play now. Which he finds quite boring. I think the concept of Theatre Bugs is abs great and for those kids who want to act and get an insight into live Theatre and acting it's great! They would love it. All admins and staff were friendly and very easy to deal with and very helpful. It's a nice local company who are very good at what they do and the performing arts service they provide for kids. Thank you to all at Theatre Bugs!

Leafy location with easy parking for either drop off or walk in. The facility had good security for kids coming/going and is well air conditioned. Highly recommend.

My daughter has been attending Theatre Bugs for 2 years now and I have seen her confidence grow enormously over that time. She loves her Fairy ballet class and the teachers are always so kind and caring.

I brought my 1 year old daughter to a trial lesson at the beginning of the year and she had a wonderful time! The teacher was exceptional with the students and parents alike, and the ability to trial the lesson first was an unexpected bonus. I can see her learning a lot through this school, and look forward to watching her confidence develop and grow with them as she gets older.