About Us
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Welcome to Tiptoe Classical Dance.
Tiptoe Classical Dance is a classically based dance school for children aged 3 to 5. We offer young children the teaching, the space and the opportunity to learn sound dance fundamentals in a happy, inspired, fun environment.
The fundamental foundations of classical dance are simple and appropriate for young children to learn, explore and play with. It’s these foundations that Tiptoe is built on. Everything from the way our teachers are trained, to our uniforms, to the way our programs are designed is fresh, real and a little bit different.
At a glance
- We are based in Coorparoo and Mt Gravatt, Brisbane.
- Tiptoe teachers are patient and kind. There are always two per class. This is one of the key reasons students respond so well to our classes.
- All our teachers are classically trained, have been/are professional dancers themselves, have Bluecards and experience in teaching this age group.
- We encourage boys our school colours, uniforms and programs have been designed with this in mind.
- We offer 4 types of classes each week:
- Tiptoe Tulips (3 to 4 yrs)
- Tiptoe Teddies (4 to 5 yrs)
- Tiptoe Ducklings (2.5 to 3 yrs)
- Tip-Top Hip-Hop (3 to 5 yrs)
- Most classes are 45 minutes long, except for Ducklings, which is 30 minutes.
- Children are required to wear the school uniform to all classes.
- We ask you to trust us. To enable your child to focus and participate fully in the class without distractions, parents are asked to trust us with their child and enjoy a coffee from across the road while you wait. You will be proudly invited by your child to watch the last lesson of each term and be amazed at what they have achieved.
- Your child is welcome to do a free trial lesson before committing to a place.
- Classes are paid in term blocks and are refundable for medical reasons only.
- We are currently unable to offer makeup lessons.
- We do not do end of year concerts.
- We love what we do!
Joseph loves Tiptoe. Our quiet and placid boy now bursts into song, hops, jumps and dances. We are thrilled with tiptoes professional and obviously effective approach. Highly recommend it!
Mary-Jane Courage
Principal Teachers
Anastacia McCallum (Miss Stacey)
The driving force behind the creation of Tiptoe Classical Dance is Anastacia McCallum (Miss Stacey).
Miss Stacey is a professional dancer and actor, dancing with the Sydney Dance Company before touring Europe, South East Asia and India for two years with the Indian Shakespeare Company. Miss Stacey was a featured dancer in Baz Lurhman’s film Moulin Rouge and has taught ballet and contemporary dance for over 15 years.
Now having two young children herself, Miss Stacey finds herself acutely aware of the needs of young children in a learning environment and this – combined with her passion for dance and teaching – has culminated in the development of Tiptoe and the creation of classes that are designed to speak to, inspire and develop our future league of extraordinary movers.
Emma Taylor (Miss Emma)
Emma has a passion for working with children, and has taught for many years in and around Brisbane. Having worked as a dancer for companies and independent artists, Emma also creates her own work. She has performed extensively in Australia and overseas, most recently in New York for Untitled Collective. Emma holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Dance), a Graduate Certificate in Creative Production and Arts Management, and is currently studying a Master of Fine Arts (Dance) at the Queensland University of Technology.
As of December 2011, Emma has become a partner in Tiptoe Classical Dance.
Jaimi White (Miss Jaimi)
Miss Jaimi has attained an Advanced Diploma in Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance from Davidia Lind Dance Centre and most recently has been teaching all genres and levels of dance full time in Sydney.
Working professionally she has danced back up for Kelly Rowland, Guy Sebastian and Brian McFadden. She has also assisted on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ & ‘X Factor’, recorded backing vocals for Melanie Brown (Scary Spice – Spice Girls!) and performed with INXS as a backing vocalist.
Miss Jaimi’s passion is working with children; she has performed all over Queensland in children’s shows such as ‘Fifi and Bumble’, ‘Koala Brothers’, ‘Scooby Doo’ and ‘Barbie’, She has designed music and dance programs for toddlers and has worked along side Special Olympics choreographing and performing for and with children with intellectual disabilities.