Tiny Tots Ballet
- Ages
- 3-4 yrs
- Focus
- Creative ballet
Imagination, tiaras and wands, and the first foundations of posture, balance and coordination.
Step into the light.
Ballet, tap, modern and more, taught in Manoora, Cairns, to dancers from three years old.
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Every dancer, centre stage.
RAD ballet and ISTD tap and modern, alongside contemporary, commercial jazz, acrobatics and competition troupes.
Passionately inspiring and nurturing the young dancers of Cairns since 1982.
Julia Macalpine Dance Studio teaches the internationally recognised Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus and the ISTD modern and tap syllabus, alongside contemporary, commercial jazz and hip hop, acrobatics, Progressive Ballet Technique and competition troupes.
Whether for fun or serious training, from beginner to advanced, every dancer is placed in the class that suits their ability, and given the chance to reach their full potential in an atmosphere of friendliness and fun.
- Since
- 1982, over 40 years in Cairns
- Ballet
- Royal Academy of Dance syllabus
- Modern & Tap
- ISTD syllabus
- Ages
- From 3 years, with Tiny Tots Ballet
- Studios
- 7-9 Reservoir Road, Manoora, and Railway Hall, Macnamara Street
The repertoire.
From Tiny Tots to Advanced 2. Not sure where to start? Ask us and we'll match the class to the dancer.
Classical Ballet
- Levels
- Pre-Primary to Advanced 2
- Syllabus
- RAD
From the first formal classes through the grades to pointe work. Exams are optional.
Modern
- Levels
- Primary to Advanced 2
- Syllabus
- ISTD
Solid technique and rhythm, taking in lyrical, jazz, contemporary and hip hop styles.
Tap
- Levels
- Pre-Primary to Advanced 2
- Syllabus
- ISTD
Rhythm, musical interpretation and performance, with exams when ready.
Open Choreography
- Ages
- 10 yrs+
- Styles
- Contemporary, commercial jazz
Workshop classes with new choreography every lesson. No prerequisites.
Jazz & Acrobatics
- Ages
- 10 yrs+
- Entry
- Skill level required
Leaps, turns, tricks and tumbling, taught safely on air mats.
Progressive Ballet Technique
- For
- Major ballet levels
- Focus
- Conditioning
Strength, flexibility and injury prevention with bands and Pilates balls.
Competition Troupes
- Entry
- By selection
- Also
- Solos, duos, trios
Eisteddfods and competitions around Cairns and beyond.
Full details, ages and syllabus notes are on the classes page.
On stage, and on the podium.
Adventure in Neverland.
Faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust.
- Date
- Sunday 22 November 2026
- Shows
- 11am and 5pm
- Venue
- Trinity Bay Performing Arts Centre
Take your place in the line-up.
New dancers are always welcome. Tell us about yours and we'll find the right class.
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