Technically Strong. ARTISTICALLY Free.

  • STATE-OF-THE-ART DANCE studio IN abbotsford, MELBOURNE

  • dance CLASSES FOR students AGEd 1.5yrs to ADULT

  • Magical Moves pre-school dance (1.5-5yrs), BALLET (R.A.D.), CONTEMPORARY, Hip Hop, Jazz, acro, MUSICAL THEATRE, STRETCH & STRENGTHEN

  • optional exams and competitions

  • Annual concerts & FREQUENT PERFORMANCE opportunities

Tucked away in the inner city suburb of Abbotsford, is Melbourne's most friendly and vibrant dance studio.  Laneway Dance supports students to become passionate and creative artists and confident, happy young people. Our personalised, holistic approach inspires dancers to believe in their unique talents and reach their technical and artistic potential. From our pre-school dancers to our pre-professionals, our priority is creating a positive and welcoming space where our dancers and their families can feel at home, learn and grow, and make friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

term 2 2025

28 april - 4 july

congratulations Jeremy!

now dancing with the australian ballet company

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congratulations rachel!

Accepted into bachelor of fine arts (dance) at qut

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our values

Contemporary Dance Richmond

INSPIRATION

Awaken your imagination and chase your dreams. Nothing is impossible... unless you say so.

Ballet School Melbourne

HAPPINESS

Get lost in the music. Experience the freedom and joy of movement. Make friendships that last a lifetime.

Dance Studio Richmond

EMPOWERMENT

Explore the creative process and be confident to express your inner self. Discover what makes you, YOU.

 
 
  • “ Sarah Tyson is one of the most talented, nurturing teachers we have come across. Her encouraging nature and eye for detail brings the best out in her students. Thomas and I feel blessed to have him being taught by such a wonderfully talented teacher ”
    — Lhan Gannon (Mother of Thomas Gannon, artist with the Australia Ballet Company )
  • “ My girls have been lucky to have the privilege of Sarah's teaching and dancing her stellar and award winning choreography which is second to none. Both girls have Miss Sarah to thank for their newfound love of contemporary dance. Thank you Sarah for helping mold them into the gorgeous dancers they are today ”
    — Dana Marquez
  • “ Sarah conducts herself with total professionalism and integrity which is reflected by the respect she has from parents, staff and pupils. She has a passion for dance and the right balance of discipline and fun ”
    — Anne Gray (Royal Academy of Dance mentor and studio owner)
  • “ Sarah is a highly respected teacher with imaginitive choreography, discipline, dedication and a love of dance. Students love her as she is a warm gentle person and has the wonderful ability to draw the best from each individual student ”
    — Chrisanthi Nagendra (RAD examiner)
  • “ Thank you for giving our kids this experience. You are giving them confidence, building resilience and igniting passions left, right and centre! The sense of achievement and pride in all the kids is enormous. Both of our girls have thrived in your hands and I can't thank you enough ”
    — Gabriella Lorenzetti (Laneway Dance Parent)
  • “ What an amazing job you and your staff did with the end of year concert. We were very impressed, as were other parents. It was creative, showed clean technique, tasteful music, gorgeous and age appropriate costumes, seamless transitions, lovely integration of advanced and beginner students, and most importantly the show had heart!! ”
    — Paris Wages (Laneway Dance parent)