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Rise Dance Academy

Providing for all ages and abilities.

Rise Dance Academy Offers the highest quality of Dance tuition, growing and empowering our students into strong and confident young adults whilst having lots of fun along the way.

05/10/2026

✨TERM 4 ~ LET’S GO!✨

We are so excited to kick off Term 4 and can’t wait to see everyone back in the studio doing what they love!

Families, please check your emails for all Term 4 location details.

It’s going to be an exciting term, let’s do this, Rise!

20/09/2026

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT – DON’T MISS OUT! 🌟

Our Holiday Acro Workshop 2.0 is happening this Wednesday 23rd September!

A fun, skill-based workshop focusing on acro technique, strength & conditioning and skill development.

Everyone welcome – limited spots available!

Book now through Studio Lab ( Link below ). New families are welcome to register too.

Class times will be emailed Tuesday at midday once numbers and groups have been finalised.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🩵

https://app.studiolabsoftware.com/events/Rise-Dance-Academy/Acro_Workshop_Series_-_2

16/09/2026

HOLIDAY ACRO WORKSHOP 2.0 🌟

After the success of our last Holiday Acro Clinic, we’re excited to bring you Holiday Acro Workshop 2.0 these school holidays!

📅 Wednesday 23rd September

This workshop will focus on:
✨ Acro Technique
💪 Strength & Conditioning
🤸 Skill Development
Skill-Based Classes

This time, classes will be grouped by skill level rather than age, allowing every participant to be challenged appropriately and get the most out of their training.

🎉 Everyone is welcome!
⚠️ Limited spots available, bookings are essential.

**How to Book**
✔️ Book now via your Studio Lab account under the Events section, or click the link below and follow the prompts.
✔️ New families are warmly welcome, simply register to secure your place!

**Class times will be released Tuesday at midday, once numbers have been finalised and dancers have been organised into their appropriate classes.**

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

💧 Don’t forget to bring your drink bottle!

We can’t wait to see everyone back in the studio for another fun, challenging, and rewarding day of acro training! 💙🤸

https://app.studiolabsoftware.com/events/Rise-Dance-Academy/Acro_Workshop_Series_-_2

06/09/2026

💙 Happy Father's Day 💙

Today, we celebrate all the incredible VIPs, role models, grandparents and father figures who make such a positive impact in the lives of those around them.

Thank you for being the steady hand, the safe place, the quiet strength and the biggest source of encouragement. Thank you for showing up, for leading by example, and for reminding us that love is found in the little things just as much as the big ones.

To those who choose every day to support, guide, protect and love, your influence is felt more than words can ever express. The time you give, the lessons you teach and the memories you create will last a lifetime.

Today, we celebrate you and all that you do.

Wishing you all a very Happy Father's Day. 🩵

21/08/2026

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our 2025 Showcase Sponsors! 🌟

As we prepare for another exciting end-of-year showcase, we’d like to take a moment to acknowledge and sincerely thank our incredible 2025 sponsors. Our showcase simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and support of these amazing local businesses.

⚡️ MAJOR SPONSORS
• Colac To Coast Real Estate
• Costin Constructions
• Wild + Me
• Baulch Game Management
• MC Diving Services
• Flash Concrete
• Reid Stockfeeds
• Benson Haulage
• Bartlett Stone
• Bakerland

⚡️MINOR SPONSOR
• Allen Family Chiropractic

Your support helps create an unforgettable experience for our dancers and their families, and we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of the Rise Dance Academy community.

Interested in becoming a 2026 Showcase Sponsor?

We’re now welcoming expressions of interest from businesses wanting to partner with Rise Dance Academy. It’s a fantastic opportunity to promote your business while supporting local young performers and the arts.

For more information on our sponsorship packages and what’s included, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you! 🧡

27/07/2026

✨Our 2026 enrolments are now officially closed as we begin preparing and getting organised for our End of Year Showcase! 💛

We are so excited for another wonderful term with our beautiful dancers and acrobats. We can’t wait to watch them continue to grow, learn and progress, and to see all of their hard work come together as their routines truly come to life. 🥰✨

Our End of Year Showcase information packs will be emailed out over the coming weeks, so please keep a close eye on your inboxes. We also kindly ask that all families make sure they have joined our closed Families page, where we will share important updates and information throughout the term.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support, love and trust in our studio. We are so grateful to have each and every one of you as part of our beautiful Rise family. 💛

Have a wonderful week, everyone, and stay warm!

20/07/2026

✨ Flashback to last weekend in Warrnambool!

What a fantastic weekend it was for our Rise troupes! We are so proud of every dancer who took to the stage, representing Rise Dance Academy.

The hard work, dedication and commitment shown by our dancers and teachers continues to shine through, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the experience and supporting one another throughout the weekend.

A huge congratulations to all our troupes on their fantastic results:
🌟 Junior Troupes
~ Jazz – 3rd Place🥉
~ Hip Hop – 2nd Place 🥈
~ Contemporary – HM
~ Lyrical – HM

🌟 Senior Troupes
~ Hip Hop – 2nd Place 🥈
~ Jazz – HM

A massive congratulations also to our Senior Contemporary and Lyrical troupes. While they didn't place this time, they performed beautifully and should be incredibly proud of the way they represented themselves and Rise Dance Academy.

Thank you to our incredible teachers, families and supporters for everything you do behind the scenes. We couldn't do it without you!

10/07/2026

🌟 Warrnambool Solos & Duos 26🌟

What a way to wrap up another fantastic week of solos and duos!

Our dancers have once again made us incredibly proud, a busy week taking to the stage in Warrnambool with confidence and determination. Every performance, they continue to challenge themselves and embrace new experiences. Watching their passion shine has been truly special.

A huge congratulations to all our dancers
✨ Billie – Jazz 1st Place
✨ Asha – Hip Hop 2nd Place
✨ Saylah A – Hip Hop HM
✨ Saylah A – Jazz HM
✨ Asha – Jazz 1st Place
✨ Shaila – Contemporary 1st Place
✨ Shaila – Jazz 1st Place
✨ Milly L – Lyrical HM
✨ Billie & Elkie – Lyrical Duo 1st Place
✨ Asha & Milly L – Lyrical Duo HM

A big congratulations also to Gemma and Milly A, who both performed beautifully and should be incredibly proud of stepping on stage and giving it their all.

That wraps up another busy and rewarding week of solo and duo competitions! We hope our dancers enjoy a well deserved rest before it's time to do it all again as our troupes hit the stage tomorrow.

Good luck to our troupe dancers, we can't wait to cheer you all on!
Once again, congratulations you continue to make us so proud.

09/07/2026

🌟 Bendigo Solos & Duos 🌟

What an incredible weekend for our Rise dancers!
For some of these students, this was their very first time stepping onto the stage with a solo, and we honestly couldn't be prouder. Every single dancer performed with confidence, courage and heart, with some competing against 20–25 dancers in their sections. The determination, commitment and growth they have shown throughout this journey has been incredible!

A huge congratulations to our soloists and duo:

✨ Billie – Jazz HC
✨ Asha – Hip Hop 2nd Place
✨ Saylah A– Hip Hop HM
✨ Milly L – Lyrical 2nd Place
✨ Asha – Lyrical HM
✨ Asha & Milly – Lyrical Duo 3rd Place
✨ Shaila – Contemporary HM

A huge congratulations also to Saylah A (Jazz), Asha (Jazz), Shaila (Jazz) and Gemma(Lyrical). Each of you took to the stage with confidence, performed beautifully and represented Rise Dance Academy with pride.

Since Bendigo, some of our dancers have also been in Warrnambool this week taking their solos to the stage once again. We can't wait to celebrate all of their efforts and achievements, so we'll wait until everyone has finished competing before sharing another update. Stay tuned!

Then it's time for our troupes hit the highway and head to Warrnambool for another exciting weekend of dancing.

Each and everyone of you should be so proud of yourselves, we certainly are!

03/07/2026

BENDIGO COMP 2026 💛

What an incredible weekend we had at Bendigo! ✨

We couldn’t be prouder of our beautiful troupe dancers and everything they achieved both on and off the stage. This was the very first competition for these two teams dancing together, and they embraced every moment with confidence, resilience and heart.

While we’re proud of the results, we’re even prouder of the way our dancers represented RISE. They supported one another, showed kindness to everyone they met and created memories that will last a lifetime. That is what RISE is all about. 💛

A huge congratulations to every single dancer. Your hard work, dedication and willingness to keep learning never goes unnoticed. We can’t wait to continue building on this experience as we head to Warrnambool next weekend!

Junior Troupe 🥇 Hip Hop ✨ Honourable Mention – Jazz ✨ Honourable Mention – Lyrical ✨ Honourable Mention – Contemporary

Senior Troupe 🥈 Hip Hop 🥈 Contemporary ✨ Honourable Mention – Lyrical

To our amazing families, thank you for your endless support, encouragement and for cheering our dancers on every step of the way.

Stay tuned for our Bendigo Solo & Duo photos and results coming soon! 🥰

Here’s to another exciting weekend in Warrnambool! 💛

Address

8 Ballagh Street
Colac, VIC
3250

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9am - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 7:30pm

Website

http://www.risedanceacademy.com.au/

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