Newcastle Contemporary Dance Academy

Last updated October 2026

Dance classes from age 3 at Wallsend, Waratah and Thornton studios; from $13 a week, billed per term.

Established in 1987, Newcastle Contemporary Dance Academy teaches at three studios: Wallsend (Council Street), Waratah (hall at Waratah Public School) and Thornton (St Michael's Church Hall). Classes include Royal Academy of Dance ballet, jazz, tap, funk, lyrical, contemporary and cheer, and Little Stars pre-school ballet and jazz, for ages 3 to adult. Fees are charged per term: 45-minute classes are $13 a week, one-hour classes $15 a week and Little Stars $13 a week. Costumes for the annual showcase are hired for $25 each, as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.