These classes focus on building flexibility, strengthening, and toning different parts of the body for students of all ages.

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Juniors/Intermediates Stretch, Technique & Conditioning 

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Air conditioning

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Wifi

Car Parking

Lockers

Welcome to Tempo Red! Located on the Northern Beaches, we go beyond teaching the performing arts; we cultivate lifelong values and friendships. Our holistic approach emphasises the well-being of each student, igniting a passion for self-expression through our core values: Love, Create, Inspire, and Belong. Our award-winning babyballet program introduces children aged 6 months to 5 years to the joy of dance. For ages 5 to 18, we offer a diverse range of after-school classes, including RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, and Circus/Silks and more. We also provide adult classes, ensuring there's something for everyone! Tempo Red is more than a dance school; it’s a vibrant dance family where students thrive and lifelong connections are formed.

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Kinder

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MANAGING & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Diana is the visionary Managing and Artistic Director of Tempo Red, with over 20 years of experience as a dance teacher and choreographer. Born in Sydney, she began dancing at four, training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and National Dance at Joan and Monica Halliday’s Dance Art Centre, achieving distinction in all R.A.D. levels. Diana holds an Associate Diploma in Childcare Studies and Social Science, blending her love for teaching with artistic flair. She launched Tempo Red after leading Brent Street Studios’ Babies and Tiny Tots program and now offers award-winning babyballet® and circus programs, fostering versatile performers and lifelong personal growth.

R.A.D REGISTERED DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Deborah studied RAD ballet and ISTD National Character as a child with Dalvern Thom and then went on to continue her studies full time with Joan and Monica Halliday, completing all levels including her RAD Advanced Certificate in ballet and achieving high level results and her ARAD status.

After travelling extensively and performing internationally, Deborah returned to her teaching career and completed her RAD teacher training qualification with Prudence Bowen and has been an active RAD registered teacher since 1992.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Born on the Northern Beaches, Shae started dance at the age of 5 and danced throughout her school years at Tempo Red. While Shae studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Drama, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Acrobatics, her true passion was in the Urban Hip Hop, Break dance field and Singing.

Her friendly and bubbly personality, along with her connection to Tempo Red and love for the performing arts, made her a natural candidate as our  registered Hip Hop and Singing instructor. Shae has a Bachelor of Music and Sound Design, Certificate IV in Entertainment and has complete multiple courses under Cheryl Porter the World’s No.1 Vocal Coach.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Laura’s love for dancing began at the age of 2 years old; performing her first ballet solo at 4 years of age. Growing up on the Northern Beaches, Laura has trained at multiple dance and acrobatic studios, including Brent Street and Integral Aerial and completed full-time at Dance Force.

Laura’s versatility has given her opportunities to work with Dance Bollywood Australia as well as TV commercials.

Starting her teaching journey in 2023, Laura has absolutely fallen in love with  passing down the knowledge she’s learnt.

She loves helping dancers become artists, in creating a space for them to be authentic, expressive, grounded, creative and moving to audiences.

Laura enjoys teaching dancers how to dance from the heart alongside all their training and technique.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Phoenix has been training in Dance since 3 years old. Her teaching practice is all about nourishing a student’s passion by creating a motivating and safe environment for them to grow their confidence, skills and training to become the best artist they can be.

Phoenix spent a year training at the University of Melbourne studying Dance where she gained experience in both the Performance and Choreographic sides of the industry. Since returning home Phoenix has dedicated her career to Teaching and Choreographing students throughout Sydney, ranging from Young Recreational Dancers to the most Advanced Senior Students.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR 

John Vallentine is a renowned tap dancer with over 12 years of experience, known for his unique choreography that fuses free-flowing movements with intricate rhythms. Starting at Capital Performance Studios and honing his craft at Ed5 International, John trained under Sydney’s finest tappers. He has performed on prestigious stages, including the Capitol Theatre in Chris Horsey’s "Swing On This," and was invited to audition for the Tap Pack. Mentored by Mitch Dellevergin and learning from icons like Nathan Sheens, John brings top-tier tap instruction to inspire the next generation at Tempo Red.

Juniors/Intermediates Stretch, Technique & Conditioning

Juniors/Intermediates Stretch, Technique & Conditioning

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