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Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy students performing

The Monash Community's trusted dance education providers for over 60 years

Classes for all ages and abilities across a range of styles:​ Classical Ballet (Cecchetti syllabus), Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Kinder Dance.

Charlesworth Ballet & Dance Academy is the new name for Charlesworth Walsh Dance Centre.

Our teachers, studio and classes remain the same — only our name has changed.

Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy

Passionate and experienced teachers offering quality training since 1964.

Our Programs

Ballet and dance classes in Mount Waverley

Kinder Dance

With classes for 3, 4, and 5 year olds, our kinder dance program focuses on learning fundamentals in a fun environment, fostering a love of dance.

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Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy technical class, using the Cecchetti Method

Technical Classes

CBDA offers technique classes in a range of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and tap.

Students are invited to participate in assessments and exams, as well as two yearly concert performances!

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Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy students on stage competing

Elite Competition Teams

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Students enrolled in technique classes are invited to join our competition teams. Students in these teams will attend extra rehearsals and perform at multiple competitions and events throughout the year.

The benefits of dance and movement-based learning

Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy students on stage

Dance and movement-based learning offers children a natural and enjoyable way to develop a wide range of skills. As they move, they build strength, coordination, and body awareness while also learning to focus, remember sequences, and express themselves creatively. It supports emotional regulation, encourages positive social interactions, and helps children gain confidence in their abilities. This approach to learning is both engaging and effective, nurturing the whole child.

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