Hills Adult Dance 4 Hoyle Avenue, Castle Hill, New South Wales 2154

"If you are thinking of going back to dance or even to take your first class ever - this is the place to go! Sydney Dance is just too far away, their classes are packed and frankly - its way too expensive. Hills Adult Dance really fills a purpose by catering for adults who love dance and come to classes with varying dance experiences, techniques, fitness levels, shapes, sizes and ages. Very reasonable lesson rates too! I went back to ballet after a 6 year hiatus and never looked back. I had 3 red flags ready on my list for my first lesson. Hills Adult Dance passed with flying colours: No one made me do the splits (unless I wanted to) No one talked about losing weight and I felt completely welcome with zero pressure or a whiff of bitchy rivalry that can poison some dance schools. All I had to do was bring my personal best and enjoy the lesson. Michelle and all her teachers are extremely professional with high expectations of working towards mastering those tricky steps and techniques but they never suck the fun and joy out of a lesson. Most lessons are "Open" - meaning teachers design their own classes and choreography to suit the students and therefore make them fun but challenging. Michelle is particularly good at giving feedback and breaking down how to master steps without slowing the lesson down for too long. After 2 years, my technique has improved out of sight and I've never enjoyed dancing more. At the end of an hour you'll feel great after a good work out and everyone is very friendly and encouraging. Especially around concert time - which is a MUST DO ! Go on - try a class!"

"Fun class but a bit focused on fun (arabesques) over technique (turned out supporting leg, etc.) for absolute beginners ballet. Teacher is very friendly and does mention some technique tips but focuses more on choreography. Good and slow for abs beg and there are many true beginners in the class who look like they really enjoy the lesson. Would like more time at the barre (three exercises, no adage) but understand time constraints. OVERALL: Great for recreational dancers who want to exercise and have fun without going to the gym. If you want a technical class, maybe try the advanced beginners/advanced classes or find another studio"

"I started at Hills in its first year and have been in every concert since, unable to walk away! The classes are fun, the amazing teachers are always able to work to our individual abilities whilst still pushing us to constantly develop our skills, and seeing your classmates after a long day at work is such a highlight. My strength and flexibility have improved ten fold and my confidence is boosted more every year. The end of year concerts (and the opportunity to do ballet R.A.D. exams) are always an exciting challenge and getting up on stage for our friends and family is exhilarating... I wouldn't want to dance anywhere else!"

"I've been a regular at Hills Adult Dance since the early days and still to this day it holds true its goal to be an open, welcoming and fun place to learn how to dance. I've had such an amazing time, seen my fitness improve and made so many wonderful friends along the way. Highly recommend Michelle and the team at HADA!"

"Hills Adult Dance Academy is a great place to dance, as someone who has danced my whole life I have had a fantastic time with HADA for the past two years, dancing in two concerts and meeting so many friends. It's not just for beginners, it's for anyone from a first time to someone who's danced a lot throughout their life. Everyone there is so welcoming and it's such a fun way to spend an evening."