our philosophy
With enthusiastic teaching staff and a fun, safe environment, Balance Dance is the perfect creative outlet for your child.
At Balance Dance School we are dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic growth through the art of dance.
Our philosophy prioritises a supportive, encouraging environment where students can explore their unique potential, focussing on the joy of learning and self-expression
Building on our unique preschool dance program; Toddler Creative Dance and Kinder Creative Ballet, we offer school-age classes Classical Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance). Jazz and Contemporary Dance.
We welcome students of all skill levels and interests. Join our inclusive community for fun, friendship, and fitness, or to pursue your passion for a career in the dance industry!
OUR TEAM
Rebecca Wagner
Studio Owner and Principal of Balance Dance School
Registered Ballet Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, ARAD RAD RTS — BA (Hons) Dance Ed
Rebecca is a former professional dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and is a Registered Teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance.
She commenced her training with RAD International Grade Examiner Dale Coles and was one of the first interstate associates with the Australian Ballet School. Rebecca holds a Diploma in Dance (Dance World 301, Melbourne) and a Diploma in Dance Performance (NZ School of Dance, Wellington NZ).
A recipient of the prestigious Todd Scholarship Rebecca joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet performing both nationally and internationally in many contemporary works and classical ballets.
At the completion of an Honours Degree in Dance Education (UK), in July 2011 Rebecca opened Balance Dance School in Bulimba, Brisbane – a unique boutique dance school.
ALEX Wagner
Alex had an illustrious 16 year career as a professional ballet dancer dancing with The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Dance North, Royal New Zealand Ballet, English National Ballet, West Australian Ballet and as a Principal Dancer with the Queensland Ballet.
MICHELLE COSGROVE
Members Teachers Certificate ATOD
Jazz
As a dance teacher, Michelle has over 20 years experience. She specialises in jazz and holds an ATOD Members Teachers Certificate. Michelle has taught eisteddfod groups, classwork, prepared students for examinations, and private lessons.
Michelle started teaching at Balance in 2012. She lives locally in Teneriffe, with her husband and two dancers.
Skyla White
RAD RTS – Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) QUT
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
Miss Skyla has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) QUT and is a Registered teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance.
She throughly enjoys teaching all genres of dance and is excited to be a teacher at Balance!
Erin riley
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) QUT — Cert IV in Teaching – RAD RTS
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
Miss Erin is an experienced dancer with 10+ years experienced in ballet and jazz.
She has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at the Queensland University of Technology and is currently studying a Master of Education. Erin is also a Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher.
Britney White
RAD RTS — Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) QUT — Master of Teaching QUT
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz
Miss Britney is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) and a Master of Education.
Britney is determined to see the next generation of dancers excel in the arts industry.
She is also a High School dance teacher.
Maddalena Glass
Assistant Toddler Creative Dance, Kinder Creative Ballet, Ballet and Jazz teacher
Maddalena started dance as a Pre-Primary Ballet student when Balance first opened. She has sat her RAD ballet exams up to Advanced 1 and is currently working towards her Advanced 2 Exam.
