Your choice. Your pace.
Two Paths. One Studio.
Dance for Joy
Some kids just want to move. To make friends, build confidence, and have somewhere they belong every week. That's completely enough. Our recreational classes are built around enjoyment — no pressure, just great training in a warm environment.
- —Ages 18 months through to 18 years
- —Flexible timetable, term-based enrolment
- —End-of-year concert performances
- —No prior experience needed
Train for a Career
Pro TrackSDS alumni have gone to Joffrey Ballet in NYC, performed at Disneyland, and trained by dancers who have worked with Britney Spears. Growing up in regional NSW doesn't have to mean missing out — Shannon built this studio so that dancers here get the same doors that city students do.
- —Eisteddfod competitions and ballet exams
- —International guest teacher workshops
- —Pathway to industry qualifications
- —Connections to working industry professionals
Something for everyone
Our Classes
Click any class to see schedule and pricing.
Ages listed are a guide only. Age as of 1st January. Please discuss class levels with our teachers.
2026 Fees
Class Pricing
Weekly Classes — based on a 10-week term
$170 / term
$17 / class
$180 / term
$18 / class
$190 / term
$19 / class
$17 / class (paid by term)
$25 casual visit
$190 / term
$19 / class
$240 / term
$24 / class
All prices include GST. Classes are paid by the term. A one-off $25 registration fee applies.
Private Lessons for Solos
Payment Options
Plan ahead
2026 Dates
Term Dates
Mon 2 Feb – Fri 2 Apr 2026
Mon 20 Apr – Sat 4 Jul 2026
Public holidays: Mon 27 Apr & Mon 8 Jun
Mon 20 Jul – Sat 26 Sep 2026
Mon 12 Oct – Sat 12 Dec 2026
End of Year Concert
Sat 12 Dec 2026
6:00 PM
Sun 13 Dec 2026
2:00 PM
Sat 5 Dec 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Subject to change
TBA
Who we are
Griffith's Best-Kept
Open Secret.
Shannon Hart started SDS Griffith in 2014 with 23 students and a very clear idea: that kids growing up in regional NSW deserve the same quality of training as dancers in Sydney or Melbourne. Within a year, the studio had grown to over 150 students.
Shannon trained at Brent Street in Sydney, led the dance faculty at the British Academy of Arts in Kuwait, and has adjudicated competitions from Singapore to Perth. That experience now lives in a purpose-built studio at 13 Altin St — three rooms, professional floors, and a team that genuinely cares what happens to every student who walks through the door.
Shannon's credentials
The people behind the training
Teaching Faculty
Shannon Maree Hart
Studio Director & Principal Teacher
Teagan Cirillo
Jazz & Hip Hop Teacher
Ashley Bourke-Sands
Contemporary & Lyrical Teacher
Marie Viallard
Contemporary Dance Teacher
Ebony Dunbar
Hip Hop Teacher
13 Altin St, Griffith NSW
Built to Train In.
Main Studio
Our largest room — full-length mirrors, professional sprung flooring built for impact absorption, and a premium sound system.
Acrobatics Studio
Purpose-built crash mat area for tumbling, aerials, and flexibility training, 8 metre Air Track for safe tumbling training.
Waiting & Viewing Area
Parents can watch live via screens in the comfortable waiting area. No awkward parking-lot waits.
On stage & in studio
Our Gallery
What they say
In Their Own Words.
This studio makes sure the students are getting the same training and opportunities as city students. The balance of elite performing arts tuition and a warm family environment are met spectacularly. I can confidently say this studio is preparing dancers for work in the industry.
Never did I think I would be sent to the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC or dancing on the streets of Disneyland. Ms Shannon's background has allowed her to bring new life and opportunities to dancers in Griffith — opening doors to pathways and contacts, including training with dancers who have worked alongside some of the world's biggest touring acts.
SDS provided me with a home away from home. Any sadness or frustration was left at the door due to how exciting and loving the environment at that studio is. Ms Shannon and her wonderful team always provided a safe space to be myself and show off my strengths.
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Studio Policies
By signing the enrolment form, parents and students agree to the SDS Griffith Code of Conduct, which is updated annually. Continuing enrolment constitutes acceptance of any updates.
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