Looking after yourself: Sports Injuries  Injuries are an unfortunate part of involvement in sports and physical activity. Some are unavoidable due to accidents or collisions, however some are preventable with a careful approach to physical activity, focus on proper technique, and an informed attitude to sports! It’s difficult to read the Australian Sports Injuries Hospitalisations study, conducted across 2011-12, without cringing. The report outlines a conservative estimate of sports-related hospitalisations, […]

On 14th September our Master Dance Workshops were held at the Subiaco WAPS studio! Shondra, Mike and Pom visited the studio to run Junior and Senior workshops in Hip Hop and Contemporary. Touring the country with Cirque du Soleil’s Immortal Michael Jackson tour, it was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from these incredible artists – some of the best in the industry today! It was fantastic to […]

Well done to the fantastic dancers who performed for Foxtel’s The Couch program this morning. You did a wonderful job and made us very proud! Our Pro Performance troupe performed their Revolting Children routine from the brand new Matilda musical, and incredible Keeley performed the acro solo that won her first place at this year’s dance competitions. We will let you know when you can catch their routines on The […]

WAPS Dance Studio Locations 2013 is approaching fast, and The WA Performance School is pleased to announce that classes will be running in two locations in 2013 – at the main Subiaco studio, and at a new studio in Malaga! Visit the studio page for more information about these exciting new opportunities. The 2013 Timetable is being finalised at this time, and once all classes are confirmed, WAPS students and […]

More and more stock is coming in to our dance store every day! Pop in to our Subiaco studio during business hours to pick up dancewear in a range of styles, colours and sizes! We have funky dance tops, leotards, ballet shoes and skirts, even stockings and dance bags! You can pick up stage makeup, or even tutus (in adult sizes too!), or save with huge discounts on last season’s […]

Throughout the renovation of the Lords sports complex, The WA Performance School will relocate to a venue just metres away at 608 Hay Street. The new premises are so close that students can still park at Lords and walk, or take advantage of street parking. This move will come into effect in Week 1, Term 2 (Monday 28th April). If you have any questions don’t hesitate to let us know!

WAPS is pleased to announce special workshops for the upcoming school holidays! *Tuesday 8th October* CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL WORKSHOPS Learn the beautiful styles of lyrical and contemporary in this combined workshop. With expressive and graceful moves as well as flexibility and floorwork, you’ll work towards learning a full routine in these styles! Junior (6 – 10 yrs) 10am – 12:00pm Senior (11 yrs+) 12:30pm – 2:30pm $25 per workshop *Wednesday 9th October* […]

We are extremely proud to announce that our hard-working director Stella Hui has been awarded the title Optus MyBusiness Australian Businesswoman of the Year for 2016! We’re particularly thrilled to have an arts and entertainment-based entrepreneur recognised at such a prestigious national level. We would like to thank not only Stella for her unending passion and dedication to making WAPS the best it can be, but also to every teacher, […]

Review: Peter Combe, Wash Your Kids In Orange Juice Have you seen The West’s review of Peter Combe’s Wash Your Kids In Orange Juice shows? You can check it out here – we are absolutely thrilled that the Pro Performance Troupe got a mention in this great review, and are very proud of our young performers for their first professional performance and 4.5 star review. For some of these dancers […]

WAPS Flashmob Recap We are proud to share with you the photos of our fantastic flash mob performance during the West Coast Fever vs Adelaide Thunderbirds netball match at Challenge Stadium on April 29th. Televised on Channel 10, and with a packed-out crowd of over 4,000 the game was exciting and fast-paced (you can read a match report here), and was made all the more exciting with great performances from […]