OUR CLASSES

Little Movers is MPAC’s fun, energetic, and imaginative introduction to the world of dance for our youngest performers. Designed for children aged 2 to 5 years, this class focuses on building confidence, coordination, and a love of movement in a supportive and creative environment. Students will learn: • The basics of ballet, jazz, acro and creative movement • Explore rhythm, musicality, and storytelling through dance • Develop gross motor skills such as jumping, balancing, and stretching • Build confidence and independence in a structured class setting • Use props, games, and imaginative exercises to keep learning fun and engaging • Foundational skills such as forward rolls, balances, animal walks, and supported handstand work • Build strength, coordination, and body awareness • Improve flexibility through age-appropriate stretching • Practice safe progressions designed specifically for young learners • Explore movement through fun drills, obstacle courses, and confidence-building activities Children develop confidence, coordination, rhythm, and body awareness while exploring activities that keep them active, engaged, and smiling. Little Movers encourages social skills, creativity, and a love of movement — all in a supportive and nurturing environment tailored for early learners. We have Little Movers Classes at our studio and also in Goodstart Maleny Early Learning Centre

Ballet is a graceful and elegant art form that emphasizes precision and control. It requires strong posture and precise movements. At MPAC, our qualified teachers and industry professionals deliver both the magic and artistry in each class, nurturing your child's imagination while developing their technical skills. We have carefully chosen the Brovonsky syllabus, as it alight with our studio values. Brovonsky Ballet provides a safe and developmental program of study that emphasises technique, artistry, and performance skills, while supporting the dancer in every way. Our classes are designed for all levels and ages from Juniors to Adults. Students have the option to participate in yearly ballet examinations, and at MPAC, we create a positive ballet examination experience for every child. As a result, our students consistently achieve excellent results in their exams, and have an opportunity to pursue successful careers in dance if they wish, or simply fall in love with ballet, and express themselves through the magic of dancing on stage at our concerts. Our professionals are passionate to work with each student to nurture their talent and passion for dance, providing a challenging yet supportive environment to help them reach their goals. Join us now and book a free trial class to experience the joy and benefits of ballet at MPAC.

At MPAC, Our classes combine technique with upbeat music, providing an age-appropriate and engaging experience for all. Students will learn jazz moves, proper alignment, condition their strength & flexibility, kicks, jumps, and turns, while developing their musicality, building confidence, coordination, and creativity. We believe in fostering individuality and encourage students to express themselves through movement, developing their unique style. Our amazing original and current choreography is designed to connect with the kids and ignite their energy. Our qualified jazz teachers are passionate about working with each student, inspiring, motivating, and challenging them to reach their full potential while encouraging a love for dance. Past MPAC trained students have successfully gone on to pursue Pre Professional full-time courses at respected Performing Arts Academy’s in Sydney. Book here for free trial class and experience the magic of jazz dance at MPAC.

MPAC’s acrobatics class is a dynamic and fun-filled experience that focuses on safety and technique whilst developing strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. You will learn acrobatic skills such as tumbling, handstands, aerials and more from the acrobatic arts syllabus on specialised mats and equipment, while creating resilience and determination. Join us and take your acrobatic skills to the next level.

Lyrical dance at Maleny Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) is a beautiful blend of ballet technique, contemporary movement, and expressive storytelling. It focuses on connecting emotion to movement, encouraging dancers to interpret music with feeling, fluidity, and personal expression. Students will learn to: • Develop strong ballet-based technique • Move with grace, control, and fluidity • Express emotions through musicality and storytelling • Explore expressive movements such as reaches, turns, extensions, floorwork, and soft jumps • Build confidence in performing with heart and intention Lyrical is perfect for dancers who love music with meaning and want to connect deeply to their performance.

At Maleny Performing Arts Centre, we provide a fun and energetic environment for students to learn the latest moves and tricks. We have carefully crafted classes with current choreography that aligns with our studio values and is appropriate for varying age groups. Our Hip-Hop classes utilises different styles of hip hop from grooves to tutting and will help your child move with attitude, while building their confidence and creativity. Safety is paramount in our classes, and we ensure that most moves require practice, which is great for developing perseverance and resilience in your child. Our students enjoy learning various moves including caterpillar/worm, robot, wave, freezes, swoops, crazy-legs, moonwalks, drops, and more. Book now here for a free trial class and join our community of passionate hip-hop dancers at MPAC.

Got a Dramatic child? Our musical theatre classes at Maleny Performing Arts Centre combines professional training with playful, engaging activities. Students will learn acting, via improvised drama games, singing, and dancing techniques, build their confidence and teamwork skills, and showcase their talents in exciting musical performance. MPAC is known for their vibrant musical theatre tributes in competitions, and our concerts. Past tributes have been The Greatest Showman, Annie, Mama Mia, Frozen, Encanto, Matilda, Xanadu and Wicked.

Our Adult Classes at Maleny Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) offer a fun, supportive, and judgement-free space for adults of all ages and experience levels to move, learn, and enjoy the benefits of dance. Whether you’re returning to dance after years away, trying something completely new, or simply looking for a positive way to stay active, our adult program has something for you. MPAC adult classes focus on: • Improving fitness, flexibility, and strength • Building confidence, coordination, and musicality • Learning dance technique at a comfortable pace • Creating a welcoming community where everyone feels included • Enjoying movement without pressure or performance requirements Our classes on offer weekly are Ballet. Stretch and Conditioning coming term 2 Our short course offers 5 weekly sessions in a rotating timetable for styles such as tap, commercial/heels, burlesque, latin and more, beginning term 2. Come join a warm and encouraging group of adults who love to dance — no experience needed, just a willingness to have fun!

ALL AGES WELCOME Flow Arts at Maleny Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) introduces dancers to exciting performance skills inspired by circus arts, flow arts and creative movement. This unique class gives students the opportunity to learn something different, build confidence, and explore new ways to move and express themselves. Students will learn skills such as: • Hula hooping • Silk fan technique • Poi spinning • Balance and coordination tricks • Prop manipulation • Creative flow and movement patterns These sessions help develop coordination, strength, spatial awareness, creativity, and performance quality — all while having fun and trying something totally new. The flow arts is perfect for dancers who love variety and want to extend their abilities beyond traditional dance training.

ALL AGES WELCOME Private lessons at MPAC are the perfect way to accelerate progress, build confidence and receive personalised coaching. Sessions are individually tailored to your goals—whether that’s dance technique, acro fundamentals, performance skills, creative movement, or specialty props like hoop, silk fans or poi. What We Offer • ✨ Dance technique (ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary) • 🤸 Acro progressions & safe skill development • 🎪 Flow arts training: hoop, silk fans, poi & more • 💪 Strength, conditioning & flexibility • 🎤 Performance coaching • 🩰 Choreography for solos/duos Perfect For • Students wanting faster progress • Beginners needing confidence • Competition or performance prep • Children who learn best 1:1 • Adults starting or returning to dance • Anyone wanting a supportive, personalised session

High energy, sharp technique and serious stage presence — Performance Pom is where dance meets spirit and power. This dynamic class blends strong jazz technique with clean pom arm work, precision formations, turns, kicks and jumps to create bold, crowd-captivating routines. Dancers will build strength, stamina and confidence while learning how to perform with projection and personality. With an emphasis on synchronisation, musicality and polished execution, Performance Pom is perfect for students who love upbeat music, powerful choreography and performing with impact. Whether on stage, at community events or competitions, this class develops versatile, athletic performers who shine as part of a team.