About Us
The Gay Wightman School of Ballet provides classical ballet training of the highest calibre for both students pursuing dance as a fun, healthy hobby, and for the talented, dedicated student seeking a career in the classical dance or performing arts profession.
We aim to develop self-confident, happy and healthy students and take into account student's needs and range of abilities. It is our policy to keep in line with new developments in Safe Dance, Nutrition, Health and directional guidance.
The school specialises in classical ballet with the safe and correct training of your children our major priority. When taught correctly classical ballet has many benefits. Our classes are not only fun for children to dance, but they also help coordination, sense of rhythm, fitness, musicality and self-expression, as well as promoting self-discipline and boosting confidence. Each class emphasises correct placement, performing quality and dynamics.
A wide range of additional classes are offered to our students including: Jazz, Character, Contemporary, Tap, Funk, Hip Hop, Boys Funk, Lyrical Jazz, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Pilates, Repertoire, National Dance, Mime, Anatomy, Nutrition, Stretch and Limber (including Swiss Ball, Theraband and Wobble Board exercises).
VET Dance (certificate 11 in Dance) Units 1-4 is available to all our dance students in Years 10, 11 & 12. The school offers nationally accredited Certificate courses.
Our Facilities
Gay Wightman School of Ballet offers:
• two professional studios with floor to ceiling mirrors
• airconditioning
• heating
• tarquett floors
• 3 spacious change rooms
• kitchen facilities
• costume hire department
• on site dance wear shop