MAKS Ballet Studios

A huge congratulations to all our groups who did an outstanding job at Evolution Dance Competition yesterday! You have all worked so hard and were absolutely stunning.. we are so proud of each and everyone of you 💗🌟

10u

🥇 Classical 1st Place
🥇 Tap 1st Place
🥈 Jazz 2nd Place

12u

🥇 Classical 1st Place
🥇 Lyrical 1st Place
🥉 Jazz 3rd Place

14u

🥇 Classical 1st Place
🥇 Tap 1st Place

16u

🥇 Classical 1st Place
🥇 Lyrical 1st Place
🥇 Contemporary 1st Place
🥉 Jazz 3rd Place

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Dancing isn’t cardio. It’s brain therapy. WHAT RESEARCH SHOWS: Dancing activates more brain regions simultaneously than any other single activity: → Motor cortex (movement) → Sensory cortex (spatial awareness) → Hippocampus (memory + learning) → Prefrontal cortex (decision-making) → Cerebellum (balance + timing) Plus: dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin release. THE NEUROSCIENCE: - Increases BDNF (grows new brain cells) • Activates vagus nerve (calms nervous system) • Improves neuroplasticity (brain adaptability) • Reduces dementia risk by 76% (highest of any physical activity) • Reduces depression + anxiety symptoms DANCING vs RUNNING: Both improve cardiovascular health and burn calories. But only dancing trains: → Complex motor patterns → Cognitive flexibility (improvisation, memory) → Social connection (partner/group dancing) → Emotional expression Running trains your body. Dancing trains your brain AND body. THE PROTOCOL: Frequency: 2-3x/week Duration: 30-60 min Types: partner dancing (salsa, tango), freestyle, choreographed, cultural dance Pro tips: • Learn new styles regularly (novelty = neuroplasticity) • Dance without mirrors (improves internal awareness) • Vary music tempos (trains nervous system flexibility) • Dance with others (amplifies social benefits) Today is International Dance Day. Put on a song. Dance for 5 minutes. Notice how you feel. Then commit: 2-3x/week. Your brain will thank you. Tag someone you’ll dance with 💃Comment Ticket and see you in NY #Dancing #BrainHealth #Neuroplasticity #BDNF #Biohacking

We are super excited to be part of Australian Dance Week 2026!

Dates: 29th April - 6th May

Please come join us for some free trial classes 🌟💗

https://maksballet.com.au

Honouring our ANZAC heroes this ANZAC day 🌺

Some of our students thoroughly enjoyed the masterclass with this afternoon, hosted by at The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre 💗🌟

Had so much fun meeting new people at Gungahlin Festival last weekend! Thanks so much Stacey for organising 🌟💗

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! 🐇🐣🐇

And so.. we had our very first MAKS MOVIE NIGHT over the weekend!!! So much fun eating pizza and watching the concert, as well as raising money for studio mirrors 💗🌟

It was a huge success and we are well on our way to having studio mirrors for 2026!!

Thank you so much to everyone who came along and to all the helpers who made it happen 💗🌟

It was so wonderful to see our community come together!