welcome to laneway dance

Thank you for your interest in our studio!

We welcome dancers of all experience levels and offer a fresh approach to dance education in an inspiring setting. Our students are provided with strong technical and artistic foundations and their creativity is nurtured through opportunities to learn and explore the creative process. We aim to open our dancer's eyes to the limitless possibilities of dance and allow them to discover their unique potential. Laneway dancers are taught life lessons of team work, kindness, commitment and work ethic through the art of dance and supported to become confident, driven and open-minded individuals.

DANCE STYLES

MAGICAL MOVES (1.5-5yrs)

A magical class designed to inspire and delight your tiny dancer. Students enter an imaginative world as they learn the technical foundations of Ballet and Jazz dance and enhance their musicality, coordination, strength and flexibility

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BALLET

This beautiful dance style is the foundation of all genres. Postural-awareness, grace, strength, flexibility, coordination, and discipline. Laneway follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and offers the opportunity to undertake yearly examinations

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CONTEMPORARY

Draws upon modern dance techniques whilst constantly reinventing itself. Students dance with bare feet to encourage a connection with the floor and experience a wide range of inspiring music. Encourages freedom of movement, and self-expression

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hip hop

 A dynamic dance class inspired by urban street dance styles. Improve musicality, rhythm, coordination and build the confidence to freestyle whilst grooving to the latest Hip Hip tunes

Stretch & STrengthen

Dance specific conditioning classes tailored to each dancer's individual needs. Incredible supplementary training to improve technique, strength and flexibility and to prevent injury

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JAZZ

A high energy dance style that builds confidence, dynamics and stage presence. Dance to the latest Pop music and songs from Broadway musicals whilst learning turns, kicks and leaps

TEEN Recreational BALLET

A social and relaxed beginners level class for teens wanting to start dance without prior experience or who haven’t taken a dance class in a while. Learn the basics in a fun and casual setting

ACRO

Build strength, flexibility and confidence to perform acrobatic tricks that can be integrated into dance choreography. Students must undertake a minimum of one dance class in order to participate in Acro

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ADULT classes

Fun, relaxed, and welcoming classes for 18yrs+. Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of dance in a relaxed environment. Great for those wanting to dust off their dance shoes or try a class for the first time

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Our Founder

Sarah Tyson (RAD RTS) is a dance crazy, music loving, yoga practicing mother of two who brings with her twenty years of experience as a dance teacher and choreographer. Sarah underwent her full-time dance training at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), prior to completing studies at Sydney Theatre School, attaining a degree in Performance Studies from the University of Sydney, and achieving her Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies from the Royal Academy of Dance. She is also a qualified Health and Life Coach and a registered Progressing Ballet Technique teacher. Sarah adores working with children and thrives upon accompanying them on their journeys as dancers and young people. She aims to make each and every one of her students feel valued and takes the time to understand their individual needs and aspirations.

Due to an injury in her own dance career, Sarah is very focused on implementing safe dance practices, offering dance specific conditioning classes and ensuring students have a sound awareness of their bodies. She understands the difficulties of managing injury as a young dancer and feels strongly about offering support and assisting the rehabilitation process should an injury occur.

Sarah is always thinking outside the box and constantly engaging in professional development for herself and the Laneway team to keep their teaching and choreography practices up to date and to provide students with the very best training and leadership. Sarah hopes that everyone who enters the Laneway Dance studio will leave feeling inspired and motivated to chase their dreams.

Contact Miss Sarah

sarah@lanewaydance.com

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  • “ 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)