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ACCREDITED DANCE SCHOOL SINCE 1989 - To Inspire Creativity and the Love of Dance JOIN US FOR A FANTASTIC YEAR OF DANCE!

From Pre School to HSC

Ballet Academy Northside (Dance B.A.N.) is one of the longest established dance schools on the northern beaches, located in the Frenchs Forest, Belrose, Terry Hills and St Ives area.We offer the highest standard of traditional education in Classical Ballet from the Royal Academy of Dance and innovative Open Ballet Classes & Contemporary training, Jazz Dance, Lyrical Dance, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre & Drama, Flamenco, Pre School Dance, Pilates and Progressing Ballet Technique. We value the importance of nurturing the growth and development of each individual dancer, whilst guiding and encouraging enjoyment and creativity in dance.

05/10/2026

✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day ✨

Today, we celebrate the wonderful teachers and mentors who inspire, encourage and nurture the next generation - sharing not only their knowledge and skills, but also their passion, wisdom and love for what they do. ❤️

At Ballet Academy Northside and Little Lights Dance, we are incredibly proud of the teachers and caring staff who create such a positive and inspiring environment for our students, from their very first steps in dance through to their development as confident young dancers.

A teacher’s influence reaches far beyond the studio. They help build confidence, nurture individuality, encourage creativity and instil the discipline, resilience and joy that allow children to flourish - both in dance and in life.

To our incredible faculty and caring staff, thank you for the dedication, patience, passion and inspirational mentorship you bring to our students every day. Your encouragement and belief can make such a lasting difference, and the memories and lessons you create will stay with our students for years to come. ❤️

Behind every confident dancer is a teacher who believed in them, encouraged them and helped them discover what was possible.

02/10/2026

😊✨ Happy World Smile Day! ✨😊

“If you smile at the world, the world smiles back at you.”

And perhaps nowhere is that more true than in dance. ❤️

There is something truly special about the joy that comes from moving, performing and sharing your love of dance with others. And dancing with friends makes it even more joyful - the laughter, the shared moments, the encouragement and the memories created together. 🩰✨

A smile onstage can light up a performance, bring joy to an audience and remind us why we dance in the first place.

So keep dancing, keep smiling, laugh with your friends and keep sharing the joy that dance brings! 💫

08/09/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Isabelle ✨

We are delighted to shine our Student Spotlight on Isabelle from Ballet Academy Northside, who has achieved an outstanding run of recent competition results.

Isabelle achieved beautiful results across three eisteddfods:

Energy Express Eisteddfod
🥇 1st place, Classical
🥇 1st place, Demi-Character
🏅 Highly Commended, Variation

Carnival Eisteddfod
🥇 1st place, Classical
🥇 1st place, Demi-Character
🥇 1st place, Variation
🥉 3rd place, Contemporary

Platinum Eisteddfod, Manly
🏆 Classical Championship Winner
🥇 1st place, Demi-Character
🥈 2nd place, Classical
🥉 3rd place, Contemporary

Earlier this year, Isabelle was also selected as a Grade 4 Semi-Finalist in the RAD Halliday Awards, a wonderful recognition of her hard work and artistry.

We are so proud of Isabelle and the beautiful progress she continues to make, shining both in class and on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful Ballet Academy Northside teachers, and special thanks to Miss Eve for her dedication and care in preparing Isabelle.

25/08/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Ava on her wonderful results at the Encore Dance Challenge.

Encore Dance Challenge
🥇 1st place, 12U Open Classical Ballet
🥉 3rd place, 12U Restricted Contemporary

We are so proud of Ava and the wonderful progress she continues to make, both in class and on stage.

A heartfelt thank you to Miss Xanthe for her dedication, creativity and care in preparing and supporting Ava throughout the season.

A special thank you also to for creating Ava's beautiful tutu.

21/08/2026

It is with the deepest sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the beautiful Jenny Ham, founder of Ballet Academy Northside and a truly extraordinary woman whose influence has touched generations of dancers and families.

Jenny’s contribution to ballet was immeasurable. She was a teacher, mentor, choreographer, inspiration and, most importantly, a devoted “Ballet Mum” to thousands of young dancers throughout her remarkable life.

Jenny was awarded a prestigious scholarship to the Royal Ballet, and in 1969, around 35 years after the first Australian achieved this honour, she became the second Australian to win the prestigious Genee Gold Medal in London, now known as the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition.

Gregor and I feel incredibly privileged to have been the owners of BAN since 2013 and to have continued the legacy of a school that Jenny built with such passion, dedication and love. In 2019, we were honoured to celebrate 30 years of BAN alongside Jenny - a very special milestone that we will always treasure.

Jenny’s legacy lives on in every dancer she taught, every teacher she mentored, every performance she choreographed and every family whose life she touched.

Our deepest condolences and love go to Jenny’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you, Jenny, for everything you gave to ballet, to BAN and to the countless young people whose lives you changed.

Your legacy will live on forever. 🤍🕊️

20/07/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Chiara on her wonderful results at the EBSDN Eisteddfod (.aus) over the weekend.

Competing in the Under 14s, Chiara was awarded:

🥇 1st place — Lyrical
🥇 1st place — Contemporary
🥈 2nd place — Classical
🏆 Platinum Technical Title

We are so proud of Chiara, whose artistry and technical strength shone across all three genres.

A heartfelt thank you to Miss Eve for her dedication, creativity and care in preparing and supporting Chiara throughout the season.

29/06/2026

✨♥️♠️🐰🌹🎩✨
What an incredible weekend!
The Adventures of Alice was a magical celebration of creativity, storytelling and the extraordinary talent of our BAN and SCD students.

We are so incredibly proud of every young artist who took to the stage, bringing this whimsical world to life with beautiful artistry, vibrant characterisation and joyful performances.

A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding teachers, staff and production team - Eve, Bella, Jodie, Ella, Judy, Suzie, and Mel for your endless dedication, care and creativity! Together, you create an environment where every student feels supported, encouraged and inspired.

Special thanks to Willow for doing a fantastic job as our sound technician, Katie Formston for her wonderful support with costumes, Pat for his generous help packing the truck after the show and to Sophia for her fantastic help all day!

We are incredibly grateful to Kim Peade, who has been lighting our productions beautifully for over 14 years. Kim, your expertise, creativity and unwavering support have been an invaluable part of the BAN family. Thank you for helping bring our productions to life year after year.

To our families, volunteers and audiences, thank you for your ongoing support and for the wonderful feedback you have shared. Your encouragement means so much to our students and our team.

Thank you for being part of another magical BAN production. We can’t wait to create more unforgettable memories together in 2026! 🤍

22/06/2026

✨ Behind the magic ✨

Our studios are buzzing with excitement as our dancers prepare two vibrant works for this year's show:

🐇 The Adventures of Alice — follow Alice down the rabbit hole and discover the weird and wonderful characters of Wonderland

🌏 Elements — a striking celebration of movement inspired by earth, air, fire and water

Here's a little sneak peek from this week's dress rehearsals before the curtain rises this Sunday 🎭
🗓 Sunday 28 June 2026 — 5:30pm

📍 Glen Street Theatre, Belrose
🎟 Tickets selling fast — don't miss it:

https://glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/ballet-academy-northside-sydney-college-dance-1

13/06/2026

Ballet Academy Northside & Sydney College of Dance
present The Adventures of Alice

Ballet Academy Northside and Sydney College of Dance proudly present their 2026 production — a vibrant celebration of dance, creativity and talent, showcasing the outstanding achievements of our students.

This year's performance features a spectacular double showcase:

🐇 The Adventures of Alice – based on the works of Lewis Carroll, this vivid and exuberant story ballet brings his beloved classics to life. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and discover the weird and wonderful characters of Wonderland, in a spellbinding production for audiences of all ages.

✨ Elements – a striking celebration of movement inspired by earth, air, fire and water.

📅 Sunday 28 June 2026
🕐 5:30pm (runs 120 mins, incl. interval)
📍 Glen Street Theatre, Belrose
🎟️ Tickets on sale now:
https://glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/ballet-academy-northside-sydney-college-dance-1

10/05/2026

“Behind every great dancer, is a great dance mum!”
We are wishing all the Mums out there a very Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸✨
We appreciate everything you do for your dancers! 💕

Address

2/22 Narabang Way
Belrose, NSW
2085

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 9pm
Tuesday	3pm - 9pm
Wednesday	3pm - 9pm
Thursday	3pm - 9pm
Friday	3pm - 9pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.dance-ban.com.au/

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