Parkwood Dance Academy

Parkwood Dance Academy is managed by The Hof Family – Myffie, Elyse and Jessica; each bringing over 20 years’ experience in Performing Arts – Examinations, Teaching, Performing, Productions and Education to the Manningham community.

This Dance School in Melbourne’s Park Orchards was originally founded by Marlene Mayall in 1976. The Hof’s have been involved with the school since 1992! The School is well regarded within the dance industry and is considered a leader in dance education.

PDA conducts classes in 4 purpose-built dance studios at Domeney Recreation Centre. The teachers are experienced professionals who attend regular industry workshops to remain current in their dance styles and to update their teaching skills. All teachers have been approved for a Working-with-Children-Check. Many of them have completed dual qualifications in dance and dance teaching as well as Certificates and Degrees in Physiotherapy, Pilates, Massage therapy, Medicine, Musical theatre and Law. Senior staff has experience dancing and teaching interstate and overseas both privately and commercially.

PDA is a member of AusDance and is affiliated with 2 well established and globally recognised dance societies:
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance (CSTD). These provide the syllabi for the Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary examinations offered at PDA.

PDA is also affiliated with Australian Dance institute (ADi) who are the providers of the Certificate I, II, and III VET program offered, which in later academic years can be awarded towards student VCE ATAR scores.

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Parkwood Dance School is close to Donvale, Doncaster, East Doncaster, Mitcham, Templestowe, Nunawading, Warranwood, Wonga Park, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Ringwood North, Ringwood East, Warrandyte, Heathmont