Established in 1981 on the Central Coast, Crane Academy of Dance has grown every year and now with its Weston studio going into its second year at the Weston Civic Centre, it is sure to be another great year for all students.

Crane Academy has offered students many opportunities to learn from world-renowned choreographers in all styles of dance since they opened and are looking forward to continuing that again this year.

Zoe Hayward – principal and teacher of Crane Academy at Weston – is very excited about giving all children the chance to learn the wonders of dance at an affordable cost.

“We believe at Crane, that all children should be able to experience the wonderful world of dance,” Zoe said.

“Crane Academy can do this by having classes starting at $7 and offering individual capped prices of $26 per week and family capped prices of $36. We also don’t have any expensive enrolment or registration fees.”

This year Crane Academy Weston will be offering tuition in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, cheerleading and musical theatre.

Crane will also be offering classes for students wanting to do their dance exams in 2016.

Crane offers classes  from toddlers all the way through to seniors.

Crane Academy of Dance will   hold registration days on Wednesday, January 25 and February 1 at Weston Civic Centre from 3.30pm to 6pm.  Classes will resume on Monday, February 6.

For more information, give Zoe a call on 0412 989 960.

Sloan's Dance Academy is located perfectly at 61a Vincent Street, Cessnock with a fully equipped studio with multiple rooms, mirrors, barres and waiting room with kitchen offering state of the art facilities.

All staff are fully qualified and offer expert tuition in all genre.  

Sloan's Dance Academy has been operating for 14 years and students have had huge success in examinations, Eisteddfods and also at the International Dance Organisation World Cup and World Tap Dancing Championships.  

Students in 2016 competed in both Korea and Germany on an International level and received gold, silver and bronze in their chosen categories, rating them the top dancers in the world.

A huge highlight of 2016 was the 'Sloan's Dance Spectacular' held at the prestigious Civic Theatre Precinct.

All students feel privileged to be able to perform in such an amazing theatre with an audience of over 1000 appreciating their talents.

Registration Day will be held at the Studio, 61a Vincent Street, Cessnock on Sunday 29 January between 1pm and 4pm.

Please phone Kelly on 0402 117 752 before registration day to check availability.

Celebrating 5 years in 2017, Cessnock dance school Sam’s Performing Divas has formed a fun, friendly and loving atmosphere.

Owner Sam Jobson is 30 and has two little girls who also enjoy dancing with her.

She has been dancing since she was seven years old – everything from jazz and ballet to Latin American and ballroom dancing. Sam is also a Zumba instructor and has also worked at other dance schools in previous years.

The school caters for students in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap and they love to perform their annual concert every year.

The school is held at Ellalong Hall every Monday and Tuesday night and invites all students from all areas – especially those in Wollombi, Millfield, Laguna, Quorrobolong, Paxton, Pelton, Ellalong and Bellbird.

Sam understands how hard it can be for parents to travel to and from town and loves teaching local kids to dance and most importantly to have fun.

Fees are very reasonable and options for payments are also available.

Sam has offered discounts for siblings this year along with just a $10 enrolment fee. 

While parents wait for their children Sam will be offering tea and coffee.

Miss Sam also has her tap teacher Miss Emily Knott working alongside her. 

Sam’s Performing Divas will re-open on Monday, February 6 and enrolment dates are at Ellalong Hall on Monday, January 30(5pm to 6pm) and Tuesday,January 31, (5pm to 6pm).

Call Sam on 0422 156 128; email samsperformingdivas@hotmail.com or Facebook ‘Sam’s Performing Divas’ for inquiries.