Dance Factory

The dance school where I graduated as a well disciplined dancer. Had an exceptional training for Bellet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary dance styles. Thank you for all the teachers and the staff💜

I feel really lucky to have found Dance Factory. I'm currently a part time student, and the experience has so far been really great. I don't quite understand the experience of some of the other people who have reviewed here saying that beginner students are ignored by staff/management. I started as an almost complete beginner (excepting some pretty negligible childhood dance experience) and definitely haven't felt ignored/neglected by staff. Everyone has been really inclusive and welcoming so far. The teachers are experienced and approachable, happy to answer questions and are able to balance the constructive feedback needed to improve with sufficient encouragement to motivate the student. If you are enthusiastic and willing to work hard, they will support you.

(2.5 stars if I could) I've done one year here (2018) and for beginners I would recommend attending here for basic technique. The facilities are quite nice but some studios are slippery as well as some being to small. Student and reception: Other students there are nice and welcoming and the two receptionist are always working hard but still have time to talk which is extremely nice. Other members of the reception team at some points would harass people for money and if you went to audition for another school would tell you off. However others are like mothers to all the students. The teachers: The teachers are off and on with some having the opinion that they know everything and making students self-conscious about their bodies not to mention being very unprofessional during rehearsal times. Other teachers are amazing and I felt like I was pushed in these classes and that they wanted the best for me. I felt like I could go to these teachers and express ideas and myself as a young dancer. Some others after a while I don't learn from and it's just a big game when in reality it's my life as a dancer. Night classes: I would definitely recommend night classes as they are normally fun, energetic and lively with a healthy mix of talking and dancing. Extra notes: Don'expect to film any classes as that is out of the question. Which in this day and age is stupid.

I’ve really enjoyed the classes and the instructors here, but I’ve unfortunately had an issue with unclear communication around policies with management. When I purchased my dance card, I wasn’t made fully aware of the strict expiry policy, and as a result, I’ve lost money on unused classes. While I appreciate the exception made for a single class, I would have appreciated more transparency from the start to avoid this situation, as it hasn’t made me feel like a valued customer. I purchased my dance card in person, as there wasn’t clear information online. Upon asking staff, I wasn’t informed of an expiry date. Not only was there not very clear communication from management, I found that the head of management was very rude over email. This has greatly impacted my perception of Dance Factory. I’m a big believer, that the performing arts industry should focus on building a sense of camaraderie, inclusion and kindness. However, it’s clear management at ‘Dance Factory’ do not share these values. The treatment of their customers shows their commitment to the bottom line, and making a profit at the unfair expense of their customers The dance teachers are very kind and classes are fun, but it’s very clear that management do not value their customers. I’d recommend clearer and kinder communication around expiry dates and policies to prevent future misunderstandings.

Poor ethos and culture was our experience. Theory lifted from the internet. Seems money-focussed rather than concerned about the development and well-being of students. In our experience Not inclusive or supportive and feedback given in unprofessional manner by the owners. Favourite students and others. There are far better and more professional and caring dance companies in Melbourne in our experience.