Adult Tap - Thursday's 1-2pm

All levels welcome!

Payment Options:
Casual Class - $25 p/class

Location: Dream Studio (Demountable Classrooms)

Class passes need to be purchased prior to attending the class. Unfortunately, these class passes do not roll over from week to week. All passes are non-refundable.

Katie started dancing from the age of 5 years old and has fallen in love with the performing arts ever since. Growing up on the Northern Beaches, Katie has trained at multiple local dance studios throughout her school years, receiving an extensive training in all styles. She found her love for teaching during her senior year of high school, as she taught and helped the schools dance ensemble as Performing Arts Captain. Recently, Katie has graduated from Ed5International full time receiving an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts under the guidance of William A. Forsythe and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and love for the arts. 

Katie is beaming to be at little lights and can’t wait to create beautiful memories with the dancers.  

Adult Tap

The most disciplined and rewarding of all dance forms, classical ballet is where the foundations of correct dance technique, alignment and strength are taught. Class begins at the barre where the student gains strength and balance. As class progresses, the same exercises are repeated but jumps turns and balances are added to produce flowing movement. Students are taught to stand correctly without tension, which eventually becomes a habit; and to stretch and lengthen muscles. Students learn to activate muscles in co-ordination with this proper stance to produce movement of technical proficiency. Students also learn to analyse movement.

Ballet

Pointe

Ballet & Contemporary.
Miki Rafinian was born and raised in Kanazawa City, Japan and started her training as a nine-year-old. After completing her secondary education, she moved to Melbourne and trained with Melbourne Dance Academy with principal Rex Reid and teachers Anne Jenner and Dale Baker. Miki went on to train at the Queensland University of Technology and gained her Associate Degree as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Miki has been teaching ballet and contemporary dance for seventeen years.

Miki has been with TPD for many years teaching Contemporary dance, Ballet, Limber, Pilates  and continues to nurture and guide students towards their pathways in dance.

Adult Pointe

Classical Ballet

Adult Advanced Ballet | 90 mins

Adult Ballet - Wednesday's 7-8.15 pm 

Welcome to Adult Ballet at Little Lights! This is a wonderful introduction into the world of ballet for you if you are a beginner or even intermediate. 

First class, Wednesday 26th April - Wednesday 21st June (9 Weeks) 

Payment Options:
Casual Class - $25 p/class

Location: Star Studio (Theatre Building) 

Class passes need to be purchased prior to attending the class. Unfortunately, these class passes do not roll over from week to week. All passes are non-refundable.

Ballet has always been a loved and important part of Sophie’s life, part of who she is. She began at the age of 3 and went on to complete all the Royal Academy of Dance examinations. Sophie is so thankful for all the wonderful experiences ballet has brought her including performing at the Opera House, competing in the Genee International Ballet Competition and forming life long skills and friendships. Sophie relishes the opportunity to share her passion for ballet with young and old! 

Sophie is a primary school teacher who is married to a beautifully supportive husband, Stephen and is the mum of 3 gorgeous girls, Mia, Lexi and Sienna. Her house is filled with tutus and she wouldn’t have it any other way! 

Adult Ballet

A more modern free form of dance than classical ballet or jazz, although technically very demanding. Students with a strong classical background quickly grasp the technique of contemporary as these forms of dance complement each other. Contemporary is recommended for the student who is seriously considering a career in ballet or dance.

Modern

Contemporary 

Adult Contemporary

Advanced Foundation + Advanced One

Adult Ballet Foundations

Our Advanced Program is designed for committed dancers from Advanced Foundation level and above, including pre-professional students aiming to refine their artistry, expand technical skills, and deepen their performance quality.

This immersive program delivers 6 hours of intensive training per day, offering the depth and focus needed to make significant progress in a short time. Students will work closely with specialist teachers across multiple disciplines to elevate their dancing to the next level.

What’s Included
Classical Ballet – advanced technical refinement, strength, and artistry

Contemporary – professional-level versatility, dynamics, and expression

Drama – deepening emotional connection and storytelling on stage

Gyrotonics / Pilates – advanced conditioning and alignment.

Technique

Flamenco

Other

Principal, Ballet
Introduced to ballet as a child while living in Munich, Germany, Michelle Hofmann pursued her training in Australia despite there being no ballet schools nearby; with her parents driving a 300 km round trip to Whyalla to attend classes with Joyce Clothier.

Being so passionate about ballet, it was agreed that she would leave home at 14 years of age and move to Adelaide to access further training opportunities. 

She trained full-time with Sheila Laing RAD Examiner who also mentored her as a teacher. Later she trained with and taught for Elayne Cherry, and was given the opportunity to take over a school in Tanunda while the teacher was on leave for a year.


5 DAY SUMMER INTENSIVE Advanced Program – Advanced Foundation & Above

5 hours per day over 5 days
Our Junior Program is specially designed for young dancers from Grade 2–4 who are ready to take their ballet training to the next level in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment.

This 5-day program combines skill-building, confidence-boosting activities, and creative expression to help dancers return to Term 1 stronger, more flexible, and more confident.

What’s Included

Classical Ballet – strengthening technique and posture

Contemporary – developing movement flow and creativity

Drama – building stage presence and confidence

Gyrotonics / Pilates – improving flexibility, coordination, and body awareness

Character Dance – learning new styles and rhythms

Small Class Sizes
We keep our class sizes small so every student receives personalised attention.

5 DAY SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE 2026 - Junior Program – Grades 2–4

Our Intermediate Program is designed for dancers from Grade 5 through to Intermediate level who want to refine their technique, build strength, and expand their versatility in a focused and challenging environment.

This program delivers 6 hours of training per day across a range of disciplines, preparing students to start Term 1 ahead in strength, confidence, and artistry.

What’s Included

Classical Ballet – technical precision, artistry, and stamina

Contemporary – versatility, creativity, and floor work

Drama – characterisation, performance quality, and stagecraft

Gyrotonics / Pilates – core strength, flexibility, and injury prevention

Character Dance – expanding stylistic range and musicality

Small Class Sizes
Numbers are limited to ensure individual corrections.

Cheer

5 DAY SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE - Intermediate - Grade 5 - Intermediate

Air conditioning

Sound System

Sprung floors

Wifi

Car Parking

Experience a professional and welcoming approach to adult dance education, designed for both beginners and experienced dancers. At Turning Point Dance, we strike the perfect balance between refining technique and celebrating the joy of movement.

We offer beginner and intermediate classes in ballet and contemporary dance, catering to dancers of all levels, shapes, and sizes. Whether you're rediscovering your passion for dance, seeking improved flexibility, strength, and posture, or exploring something new, our classes are tailored to help you achieve your goals.

Our supportive and inclusive environment ensures you feel comfortable and confident, whether you prefer traditional dancewear or your own choice of attire. Our aim is simple: to help you enjoy the freedom of movement, develop your

Dance school

Kinder

Lyrical

Jazz

Hip Hop

Adult Dance

Acrobatics

Musical Theatre

Jazz &Tap
I discovered my love of dance in 2007 when I started training at Turning Point Dance. I have trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary, and participated in ACB (now BC) and RAD Ballet exams and CSTD Tap Exams with high distinctions. I enjoyed the thrill and team spirit when participating in regional competitions in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap troupes. My love for dance has never waned over the many years of coming to the studio. Inspired by the teachers, I became an assistant teacher and have chosen to follow a teaching career. I am studying Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) at the University of South Australia and Certificate IV in Assistant Dance teaching. I love teaching and am excited to pass on the skills and knowledge.

ACRO
Christina Madi has been sharing her passion for acrobatics as an instructor for the past two years. Her dedication to working with children and helping them achieve their goals drives her every day. Christina finds immense joy in watching her students grow in skill and confidence as they take on new challenges in acrobatics.

Christina’s journey in movement began with gymnastics, where she developed a strong foundation in balance, flexibility, and strength. This early training set the stage for her transition into competitive cheerleading, where she refined her acrobatic abilities and embraced the importance of teamwork and perseverance. These experiences now inform her teaching style and inspire the lessons she shares with her students.


contemporary dance
Aidan Kane Munn has been a dance artist in South Australia for 35 years enjoying a diverse and successful career, working with many fantastic people and outstanding artists. Performing and creating work for people throughout Australia, Asia and Europe. Since 2006 Aidan has directed his career toward choreography and sharing his love of dance through teaching

Graduating from the Australian Ballet School (1989), Aidan’s career includes work with Australian Dance Theatre, Leigh Warren and Dancers, State Opera of South Australia, Outlet Dance, Buzz Circus, Da Whyze Guize and Slack Taxi. 

Aidan has created several of his own productions as well as choreographed for Adelaide Centre of Performing Arts, Adelaide Fringe Festival, No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability, 

PAs de deux, Ballet, boys class
Anthony began his training in Melbourne with Kathleen Gorham and Martin Rubenstein, later continuing with and graduating from the Australian Ballet School. He then embarked on a 13 year professional career that took him to the Queensland Ballet, PACT Ballet, Johannesburg, Sth Africa, New London Ballet, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Dusseldorf and ballet mainz, Germany. During this time he performed as a soloist in all the classic full length ballets and many one act contemporary and event-garde works

Retiring from dance at the age of 32, Anthony completed full time studies in business management in Frankfurt, Germany and thereafter took up a position with Merrill Lynch in Zurich, Switzerland. In 1989 he returned to Australia with his wife and young daughter.

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