Welcome to our 2023 Meet the Teacher series!   We have a number of new teachers joining the JOKSOD team this year and we'd love to introduce them to you so you can get to know them a bit more.  Kicking off 2023 is our fabulous, Miss Jess, who is not a new face to the team but part of the family for over 11 years as our intermediate and senior contemporary teacher. Jess has such a special eye for choreography and incredible expertise in technique and training from her bac...

We are beyond excited to welcome back Ben Cure to our studios to run a Lyrical Extension Masterclass!    Date: Saturday 18th Febraury Time: 1.00pm - 2.15pm Dancer: Must be doing Grade 6 Ballet and above Cost: $18.00   To book into this class please email us info@joanneokellyschoolofdance.com.au to register.   Ben Cure Benjamin Curé was born and raised in Melbourne, training on full scholarships at both The Edge Performers School and the Sp...

We are so excited to welcome the incredible Amy Harris to our studio! Amy is a Principal Artist at the The Australian Ballet company and it is such an honour and privilege to have her visit our studio and share her expertise. She will be holding a masterclass for students in Grade 3 ballet and above at JOKSOD on Saturday 11th February. This event is open to everyone, including dancers outside of our own studio, so make sure you get in quick to reserve your spot! 12.45pm to 2pm for Inter...

In July and September this year some of our students presented for their Cecchetti Ballet Australia exams. Each year we are always so impressed with the level of commitment, determination and hard work that all our students put into their exam work and it always pays off! We are delighted to announce that the majority of our beautiful students received Honours for their exam and 30 students scored 94 and above - which is absolutely incredible! We also had twelve special students achiev...

  JOKSOD Summer School is here! What a great way to kick off the dance year! We are so excited to welcome an incredible line up on guest teachers, alongside some of our JOKSOD favs. Plus there will be lots of new dance styles on offer and exciting activities for the younger children. The Summer School is open to all dancers, whether you attend JOKSOD or not, and we will be catering from ages 5 years and up! So why not come along and give it a try, with the opportunity to be taught by ...