At JOKSOD we are so fortunate to have had numerous students through the years that have successfully auditioned to be part of the prestigious Australian Ballet School Intra/Interstate & International Training Program (ITP). All of these students have successfully auditioned to be part of the program alongside dancers across the whole country in the school's National Audition Tour.  ITP, as explained by The Australian Ballet School, is a great benefit to enhance a studen...

We're so excited to host our 2024 Disco night at the studio on Friday 19th April!  This year it is DISNEY themed so please come in your best outfits. There will be prizes for best dressed in the theme of night along with fun activities music and games!  We invite all JOKSOD students, young and old to this fabulous event that is a highlight in the JOKSOD calendar and bring along your friends and siblings to join in the fun! It is open to everyone! Parents of 3-4yr old...

Our students are provided with so many wonderful opportunities at JOKSOD. One of the most special experiences is to be asked to be a support to our qualified teachers in the class as a student teacher.  It is a program that only a select few students are provided with and it is a great way to further their own development, especially if they may be interested in pursuing dance education. The students also become wonderful role models for our younger school, it’s so lovely to ...

Are you ready to meet our next teacher in our Meet the Teacher series to kick off 2024? Our incredible Ava, such a beloved member of the JOKSOD family.  Ava is JOKSOD alumni, graduating in 2023 and is now studying Early Childhood Development whilst working locally at a childcare centre. Ava has long been a favourite with our youngest dancers at JOKSOD and is the perfect addition to our Parents and Tiny Dancers and Pre-School class on a Thursday.  She has already made suc...

The competition dance scene has a controversial reputation, particularly with the rise in popularity of reality TV shows. However, we want to talk about the positive side to dance competitions and how rewarding it can be for students. At JOKSOD we only participate in two competitions each year and both are well-run beautiful experiences for our students with absolutely no pressure or negative competitiveness. We aim to foster that love of dance and performance with our students and part...