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We offer a wide variety of Dance, Vocal and Drama classes for all ages, abilities and styles.

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Accredited secondary and tertiary courses for SA artists transitioning students into the professional industry.

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We have classes to suit all ages! Classes run 6 days a week in our Thebarton and Grange studios.

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Step inside ACPA Academy and experience what full-time performing arts training looks like.

Designed for students in Years 10–12, ACPA Academy offers a pathway into focused, pre-professional training across dance, vocal, musical theatre, commercial and performance.
Our Open Day gives prospective students the opportunity to train with our Academy instructors, tour the facilities, meet the current cohort and learn more about the 2027 course options available through ACPA Academy and Thebarton Senior College.
This is for performers who are ready to be challenged, supported and pushed further.
Auditions for the 2027 Academy intake will be available as part of Open Day.

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2026 Mid Year Showcase

We are so excited about our upcoming Mid-Year Show on Sunday the 21st of June at Woodville Town Hall. This is one of our favourite days of the year, as we celebrate what all our wonderful students have learnt over the past semester.

SHOWCASE 1: 9.30AM – 11.30AM

SHOWCASE 2: 1.00PM – 2.00PM

SHOWCASE 3: 3.00PM – 4.00PM

SHOWCASE 4: 5.30PM – 8.00PM

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TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 4th MAY AT 9AM!

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Dance Classes in Adelaide ACPA Dance Studios

State of the art facilities

Our state of the art purpose built facility in Thebarton, Adelaide hosts dance, vocal and acting classes 6 days a week, 4 terms a year plus school holiday programs.
We also have dance classes in Henley too!

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Australian Company of Performing Arts

4.7

Based on 44 reviews

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Jenny Luxton

4 months ago

Our son has been part of the ACPA family for almost 10 years. He started dancing recreationally after school and developed a passion which has now led him to joining the ACPA Academy programme to pursue a future within the industry. The development and growth the school has provided him has been exceptional and the professional support and direction from teachers has allowed him to become an all-round performer. Aswell as developing his professional skills, he has also created long lasting friendships within the dance community. I can highly recommend ACPA.

Marissa Stavrou

4 months ago

Our daughter has been attending ACPA for 11 years and has had a positive experience every year. All the staff/teachers we have had through the years have been professional and always supportive. Highly recommend ACPA.

Maggie Porter

4 months ago

Something for everyone, general classes or take it to the next level with high level competition options. I have four children who have danced here for 10 years with a variety of jazz , hip hop , lyrical, musical theatre and tap. Supportive environment , emphasis on teamwork , support individual goals of each child ,incredibly professional standard of performance ! Friends who come and see the end of year show come every year as they say it is festival theatre quality and a show worth paying to see and these are people who have some or no background in dance.

Biggest thing was how well they manage boys who dance. All boys classes are fun, energy filled and perfect for the little ones to burn off energy, memorise and order moves ( which helped my children academically and with some early junior primary learning issues). One boy now aged 14, loves the musical theatre side , tap and hip hop and has increased his completion level dancing this year , whilst my other 13 year old boy is super sporty playing high level club soccer , cricket , whilst competing in the hip hop crew ( an element of training that he says increases his foot skills in soccer , balance and agility)! For my boys, it’s the music all the young teen boys like (hip hop ) with the bonus of being able to dance to it!

Wonderful to see girls and boys then dancing in classes together showing a healthy respect and equality for each other , unlike many sports which separate boys and girls early. The amount of boys here is what makes this place incredible as compared to other schools which may only have 1 or 2 boys. They understand boys here and champion the sport of dance for them.

My daughter aged 11, has the opportunity to do jazz and ballet exams and has incredible role model teachers who champion both academic success as well as performance success at what ever level they aim for.

Finally, my 7 year old started hip hop at age 5 I’m interested to see where he takes it and how he uses dance in the sports and activities he chooses as he gets older!

Highly recommend this dance school!

Briony Campbell

4 months ago

My daughter’s dancing has gone to the next level since joining ACPA. Her technique, strength and confidence have improved so much, but most importantly, her love of dance has never been stronger. ACPA has taught her how to truly shine and own her presence on stage. The end-of-year concerts are absolutely incredible, so professional and inspiring, and something I look forward to attending every year. She has also had the amazing opportunity to become a teacher’s assistant with ACPA, which has further built her confidence, responsibility and love for dance.

Kristy COOK

4 months ago

ACPA is more than just a dance school. It’s a place where my daughter has attended for over 11 years and feels like a second home. It’s been a one stop shop for all genres. Competing in hip hop, tap, lyrical, jazz and musical theater. I would highly recommend to anyone who is serious about a career in the dance industry as we prepare our daughter to attend the ACPA dance academy next year!

Rachael Ford

4 months ago

ACPA is a welcoming place with many extremely talented teachers. 🫶 Not only do they bring out the excellence in all their students, they create a warm collaborative space where everyone is able to push themselves to the limit. 🥰

I have been going here for seven years and I have learnt so much and improved every single year. 🕺 It doesn’t matter if you are in regular classes or troupe classes, you will become a hard worker, learn new things and push yourself to the limit.😊

I fully recommend ACPA and hope I will see all of you there! ❤️🤗

Rachael’s son,
Charlie!

josie caruso

4 months ago

ACPA has been such a special part of our lives. My daughter has attended since she was 2, and now at 10, we couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
It’s helped build her confidence and given her close friendships. The staff are incredibly supportive, the end-of-year concerts are the best in the industry, and competitions are always a fun experience.

Danielle Yates

2 years ago

Wonderful and professionally run dance school. We have been coming for 3 years so far and look forward to many more.

We also recently held our daughters 3rd birthday at the school ‘dance star party’. All the children loved it and everything was taken care of and very easy. Oldest child there was 6 and still enjoyed it.

Highly recommend this amazing dance school!

E KOLA

2 years ago

Fantastic dance school, not only in terms of what the students learn like steps but they also grow in confidence. This is a place of "joy" the vibe is wonderful, teachers professional and patient but not "pushy". They have time for every student and are each treated as valued individuals with skills that can be nurtured.

Tanya Jarman-Burgess

2 years ago

Our daughter (15 years old) commenced classes with ACPA Studio last year and has loved learning and growing across multiple dance genres and with a variety of outstanding teachers. The concerts are of a high standard (not too long - ideal as a parent!) and she is thriving on extending herself in a welcoming environment.

mongosl8

3 years ago

Ellie Catt

5 years ago

ACPA has been a massive part of my life for the past 5 years. After doing many years of full time training and also after hours classes, i can safely say that this school has had such an incredible impact on my life. It is so much more than a dance school, it is a home for me.

All of the teachers are so passionate about what they do, and they’re all extremely talented. They have taught me so many useful things, dance related but also have helped me mature, and grow into the person i am today. They have all been such outstanding role models in my life. 100% recommend this school to anyone who is wanting to take dance seriously, but also it’s amazing for those who just want to have fun :)))

Leonie Vormelker

5 years ago

My daughter has been a part of the ACPA family for the last 10 years. She has learnt all aspects of dance, musical theatre and singing at a high level. She has also been apart of the Dance Academy and is now studying full time dance in readiness for her to go to the next level in her life/career. We have been very happy with her training and she has made some fabulous friends and had so many wonderful experiences and memories to treasure of her time at ACPA. I can highly recommend ACPA

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