Dance conservatory

Oedipus don't live here anymore. A great play, well delivered. Funny, sad, provoking. The young actors did very well

Great venue for staging dance recitals and classes. Parking in the area can be difficult at times, but a bit of persistence will eventually find somewhere around the many side streets.

We attended an instrumental music concert by Candlelight orchestra at this place. It is an old Victorian building with lots of space. Unfortunately there is no parking, so had to find nearby coin parking. The seats are very uncomfortable and very old. My one had broken spring and caused significant backpain. I saw few people sneezing, probably due to dust. Unless this place is properly maintained and taken care of, I really think it shouldn't be opened.

My daughter started learning ballet from 5 years old. Before we joined Jiayin MasterClass in 2018, we’ve changed multiple schools as none of them were satisfied by me and my daughter. We feel it such a fortune to be introduced to Jiayin MasterClass in 2018 that my daughter’s progress was very obvious. Mr Jiayin Du is a master level professional ballet instructor. With his expertise, students have the ability to learn and techniques were built up effectively. The training program is undoubtedly very professional and effective. My daughter enjoyed learning especially the Dec.2019 concert, she performed on stage dancing Paquita in beautiful professional tutu.In 2020, when Victoria was in COVID-19 mandatory lockdown, Jiayin MasterClass didn’t stop one lesson by delivering ballet classes via Zoom for 10 months! Surprisingly during the lockdown, by remote learning from Jiayin MasterClass, my daughter’s ballet ability was very well trained and her posture was much better. In Dec.2020, my daughter attended the RAD Grade 6 Exam and got very good achievement. She wears her RAD Grade 6 badge on her school uniform everyday.In 2021, my daughter had great opportunity to polish her Pointe technique with Ms Carol Green, and got inspired by her still keep passionate about ballet at the age of 65. In later 2021, my daughter was also benefited from the online classes during the unprecedented lockdown of five months’ long.I feel grateful to all teachers of Jiayin MasterClass, especially Mr Jiayin Du, Ms Andrea, Ms Carol Green, Mr Adam Thurlow. They had amazing career and achievements before they started teaching ballet. They not only teach ballet as a subject, but also teach the young generation how to become a better human being with politeness, respect to others, beauty and love, as well as how to become a better self with the pursuits of excellence, persistence and perseverance.I myself also enjoy the adult ballet lessons from Jiayin MasterClass faculty. With the top-level facility, it’s very enjoyable to indulge yourself having a “body talk” between your muscle and your spirit via the very beauty of ballet.

The 2018 showcase was the best one yet, all the dancers have improved so much another outstanding performance, congratulations

My daughter has been dancing at KWDA for over 13years. Over that time I’ve watched her blossom and grown into an amazing young woman. Dance is her happy place. Her calm. Her centre. Watching her face when she dances is looking at pure joy. She’s learnt resilience, overcome injury and setbacks and done so in an environment that is both nurturing and uplifting. As a parent I could ask for a better place for my daughter to spend so much time doing what she loves. Highly recommend KWDA.

I learnt ballet in here for nearly one year. I improve a lot in this year, and I successfully pass the exam. The teachers were really nice and professional.

I’m so grateful to have met Miss Kate as my first ballet teacher, and today she is still my teacher. She guided me and opened up the world of ballet to me in my life . I came to her when I was 14, with no clue what classical ballet was and could barely speak any English. She didn’t give up on me, instead she dug out the strong points in me and taught me step by step from the very basic patiently. She believed in me when I didn’t even believe in myself. I received the very pure training in both Vaganova Russian ballet and the character dance from Miss Kate, also with her own floor barre exercises and Pilates exercises, I was able to improve day by day. Miss Kate is strict in class because she knows how hard it is to become a professional dancer, but she also cares so much about all her students. She gave me so much support in not only ballet but also my life, she’s always there whenever I need her. I also went to Quebec for further ballet training under the direction of Miss Kate. I couldn’t have done all of these or been who I am now without her help and I’m truely thankful for everything.

My daughter started here at the beginning of 2022 at the age of 2 with a love for ‘dancing’ as best as her little body could; I was nervous as she was so young but acknowledged it was mine and hers for her to be there - I still had some nerves and they were comforted and settled by her Head Teacher Miss Eden. My daughter was not only guided to dance but our values at home were supported in class and she built some beautiful relationships with all of her dance teachers and supporters. I couldn’t thank any of the girls anymore for how they made her feel and even though there were some tears on stage in one of her dances by her which was expected, the organisation of the concert was beyond brilliant and an amazing production to see! We will be back this year x

I trained with Kate for several years. Her attention to detail, emphasis on technique, and dedication are second to none. Kate's track record in helping students to achieve amazing results speaks for itself. If you want to learn from the best classical ballet teacher in Melbourne, see Kate.