Always had childhood dreams of being a prima ballerina, or one of Beyonce’s backup dancers, but life got in the way? You can start your dance classes whenever you like, even if you’re an adult with little or no experience! Don’t worry about being the best on your first day – here are our top tips to help inform your expectations when it comes to joining a dance class. Use […]

Learning music is not only fun and creative, but has myriad benefits for students of all ages. We’re lucky that there are a whole host of apps, games and resources available for FREE online to support students’ learning. Check out some of our top picks below!   1. Staff Wars Space Invaders for a new generation of music students, Staff Wars is a popular game with students of all ages! […]

Starting year 7 is an important milestone for tweens, but it doesn’t have to be daunting, for students or for parents. By setting up good habits early, and working together to find a routine that works, the transition from primary to high school can be smooth and even enjoyable! We’ve talked with parents, students and teachers to discover the 7 top tips for supporting students as they enter year 7. […]

Want to achieve the splits, or improve your weaker splits? Read on, and join us in the studio! This is a special one off workshop for students looking to achieve and utilize their splits! In this fun workshop you will be working on left, right, and middle splits, including fun variations and new ways to use them. You will learn correct warm up technique, specialized stretches for your hamstrings and […]

Coming up to the end of year, and concert season, many parents and students are juggling extra holiday commitments, exams, and rehearsals on top of their usual weekly schedule – it can be a difficult time to stay organised. Many parents ask us how performing arts students can ensure that their home practice doesn’t suffer with all these extra commitments, so we’d like to share with you our own WAPS […]

Dancers and musicians from The WA Performance School were privileged to help kick off celebrations at the Movida Estate Swan Valley Secret Supper over the weekend. This unique annual event has guests ‘foraging’ for their food throughout the day, filling their picnic baskets before receiving the address of the top secret location for the evening’s festivities. Set on the sprawling lawns of a beautiful heritage property in the Swan Valley, […]

We’re delighted to announce that a number of our troupe students will be performing at the Community Stage at the Perth Royal Show on Saturday 22nd September. Drop by at 4.30pm to see performances from our dance, singing and acrobatics performance troupes, and be sure to catch more of the talented local performers who will be taking the stage throughout the Royal Show. We are so proud to offer our […]

The WA Performance School is proud to be an Acrobatic Arts Syllabus studio. Our accredited Acrobatic Arts coordinator Sarah Rutherford monitors and plans the syllabus content of all of our acrobatic arts classes for kids, teens (and even adults!), ensuring content is taught consistently and safely to students. Acrobatic Arts gives students the skills and knowledge to safely perform acrobatic tricks with a real understanding of how their body works, […]

Join us in Week Nine (Monday September 10th – Saturday September 15th) for a whole week of BOOK WEEK FANCY DRESS FUN! The Cat in the Hat, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Spiderman 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 […]

Don’t let the school holidays stop you from dancing! Over the October break we have the following exciting workshops scheduled, open to all children whether you are a WAPS student or have never even danced before! Bring along a friend and join The WA Performance School on Wednesday the 3rd of October for an unforgettable day of workshops! Wednesday 3rd of October 10:00am – 11:00am Junior Hip Hop 6-11yrs $20.00 […]