Our hard-working director Stella Hui has been named by Inside Small Business as one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders! We would like to congratulate Stella on her amazing achievement, and thank her for her for continuing to inspire her staff, students, clients, and members of Perth’s performing arts community. We are very proud of Stella’s contributions to Perth’s performing arts and entertainment industries, and are thrilled that she […]

About Emily Cairns Emily Cairns first found her passion for performing when she was just 4 years old. She holds a Diploma in Performing Arts majoring in both Dance and Musical Theatre. Emily has completed examinations in I.S.T.D (Modern Theatre, Tap and Ballet) and the International Spanish Dance society (Spanish and flamenco). She has also had extensive training in other styles of dance including Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, HipHop, Showgirl, Cabaret […]

About Jamie Papanicolaou Jamie was inspired to become a triple-threat performer (singing, dancing, acting) when he was a child and his grandmother took him to see the show Brigadoon. He knew then that he wanted to be just like the performers onstage. Originally from London, Jamie holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours, specialising in Musical Theatre. Jamie has taught drama, singing and dance at schools around the UK as […]

An incredible, invite only, international celebration of dance. In April this year, a group of intrepid students, staff and parent chaperones jetted off on adventure to Los Angeles for 2018’s Dance Excellence global event. Specially invited to represent Western Australia at this international conference, our schedule was jam-packed for the seven days we spent in LA. There were many masterclasses with some of the industry’s top professionals, performances, several outings […]

An incredible, invite only, international celebration of dance. In April this year, a group of intrepid students, staff and parent chaperones jetted off on adventure to Los Angeles for 2018’s Dance Excellence global event. Specially invited to represent Western Australia at this international conference, our schedule was jam-packed for the seven days we spent in LA. There were many masterclasses with some of the industry’s top professionals, performances, several outings […]

Join us in Week Eight (Monday 19th March – Saturday 24th March) for a whole week of FANCY DRESS FUN! Old dance concert costumes, superhero outfits, PJ’s, fancy socks, onesies, tutus and more – why not get together with a friend and arrange a theme!? The possibilities are endless and we cannot wait to see what you come up with! All profits raised will go towards WAPS students travelling to […]

A reminder that our classes run through public holidays. We look forward to seeing our dance, music and drama students in classes on Saturday 3rd March, and Monday 5th March! Should you have any questions, or need to advise reception of an absence in advance, please email dance@waps.com.au.

About Dance Choreography Masterclass Suitable for intermediate and senior dancers, The Intermediate/Senior Dance Choreography Masterclass gives teens the chance to learn a new, fresh routine regularly throughout the term. An excellent compliment to more skills-based classes, the Choreography Masterclass focuses on improving dancers’ retention, exposes them to various styles of dance and choreography, includes improvisation activities and training, as well as helping students develop their own choreography skills.  What to […]

Today we’re tackling a frequently asked question about Singing technique. Have you always wondered what your ‘head voice’ is and how to sing in it with confidence? Read below, or book a time to visit one of our instrumental voice specialists! What is the difference between your Chest Voice and your Head Voice? The terms ‘chest’ and ‘head’ voice refer to where your sound is resonating. An easy way to […]

Don’t let the school holidays stop you from performing – get moving with workshops at The WA Performance School! We have the following exciting workshops scheduled over January for children, teen, and adult students, open to all whether you are a WAPS student or have never even danced before! Bring along a friend and join The WA Performance School for three fun filled days of workshops! Monday 22nd Jan 10:00am […]