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, our philosophy prioritises a supportive, encouraging environment where students can explore their unique potential.
Building on our unique preschool dance programs; Toddler Creative Dance and Kinder Creative Ballet, we offer school-age classes in Classical Ballet (Royal Academy of Dance). Jazz and Contemporary Dance.
We welcome students of all skill levels and interests. Come and join our inclusive community for fun and friendship 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), Diploma in Dance Performance (NZ School of Dance, Wellington NZ) and BA (Hons) Dance Education, UK.
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.
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
As a dance teacher, Michelle has over 20 years experience. She specialises in jazz and holds an ATOD Members Teachers Certificate.
Michelle started teaching at Balance in 2012. She lives locally in Teneriffe, with her husband and two dancers.
Skyla
Miss Skya throughly enjoys teaching all genres of dance and loves teaching at Balance Dance School
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) QUT
- Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Erin
Miss Erin is an experienced dancer with 10+ years experienced in ballet and jazz.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) QUT
- Master of Education (QUT)
- Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher
Maddalena
Maddalena started dance as a Pre-Primary Ballet student when Balance first opened. She has sat her RAD ballet exams up to Advanced 1.
Maddalena is studying at uni and is also a teacher aid.
Lillian
Lillian started dance at Balance in our Toddler Creative Dance class!
She has completed all of her RAD Ballet Examinations, passing her Advanced 2 with Distinction.
Lillian is currently completing her Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management.
Anouk
Anouk started dancing with Balance when she was 3 years old! She has completed her RAD ballet exams up to Advanced 1.