Is your child always showing you a new roll or tumble in their dances? Preschool Acro is a way to learn the basic acrobatic skills in a reassuring and safe environment! It is a great accompaniment to any other dance styles

Acrobatics

Pre School Acro

Inner West Dance Melbourne is an inclusive, all-ages dance school in Maidstone, in Melbourne’s Inner West. We welcome students of all experience levels—from toddlers to adults—because we believe dance is for everybody and every body.

We offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, Singing, and S3 Barre. Our positive, welcoming environment helps build movement skills, creativity, and confidence. We follow the internationally recognised Cecchetti syllabus for ballet, with both recreational and exam-based options.

Just minutes from Highpoint and easily accessible from Maribyrnong, Footscray, Sunshine, Braybrook, and nearby suburbs, Inner West Dance is where community and creativity move together.

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Co-Founder and Director of Inner West Dance, Rebecca began her dance career at the age of three, training in Cecchetti Ballet, Circus, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Performance and Hip Hop. Rebecca completed professional training at Dance World 301, with performances in various styles across Melbourne.

Rebecca began teaching dance at 13 as a student teacher and by the age of 15 co-founded the New Generation Dance Studio in Kyabram where she taught up to 80 children on a weekly basis. Upon moving to Melbourne, Rebecca continued to develop her teaching skills, providing training at Dance World 301, the Dance Studio and the Heidelberg and District Ballet School.

Outside of dancing, Rebecca is a Risk Professional and has held roles across various industries including: FinTech, Manufacturing, Well

Co-Founder and Director, Megan Conkey has danced since the age of 5 with Suzanne’s School of Ballet where she completed up to Advanced 1 ballet exams (Cecchetti Method) Jazz and Tap. Under the guidance of Susan Eacott, Megan commenced her teaching training and taught all levels of Jazz, Tap and Ballet.

On moving to Melbourne to further her studies Megan attended classes in all styles at Dance World 301 and began studying and teaching under Lorraine Blackbourn O.A.M at the Heidelberg and District Ballet School. Here Megan gained her Advanced 2 ballet exam as well as completing up to her Associate Diploma teaching qualification and Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.

Additionally, Megan has a degree in psychology and psychophysiology and a masters in international and comm

Lindsey’s performance career began with her country upbringing, where her “daredevil” nature drew her to Equestrian Vaulting and Circus Arts. She trained under some of Australia’s best circus artists at the National Institute of Circus Arts, and cross-trained in Contortion, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Pilates and Ballet in order to refine her craft. Lindsey enjoyed performing her solo Contortion acts and troupe acrobatics routines as part of Melbourne’s night life.

Lindsey studied Psychology and Teaching, writing her Masters thesis on the positive physical and mental health outcomes of circus and acrobatic programs for young people. After years teaching within the secondary education system, Lindsey decided to combine her passion for acrobatics with her desire to guide young people toward their 

Megan began dancing at the age of three in New Zealand, training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. She then completed a Bachelor of Performing Arts at the University of Otago, cementing further her love of dance and cabaret style performance.

Megan began teaching dance at age 16 as an assistant teacher and at 17 began volunteering in a student dance collective, teaching, coordinating classes and organizing dance showcases, competitions and events. Upon moving to Melbourne, Megan performs regularly at various cabarets, shows and Corporate events.

Dance has been Megan’s passion from a very young age and she enjoys sharing that with her students, all the while instilling values such as body confidence, musicality and empowerment.

Milly began her dance career at age 3, training in Cecchetti Ballet and dancing many years at the Ministry of Dance. Since Inner West Dance opened, she has participated in ballet, contemporary, acro, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, tap and pointe, and she has been in IWD concerts every year. Milly is always at the dance studio and loves the community. She hopes to share this love with all of her students, and create an inclusive environment where they can all grow.

Pre School Acro

Pre School Acro

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