Leisa Payne School of Dance

06/06/2026

03/06/2026

OCTOBER 2026 MACKAY EISTEDDFOD

Entries are open for Dance and Speech & Drama Artforms and close at midnight on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

Enter at www.comps-online.com.au

Schedules and General Conditions are available online at https://mackayeisteddfod.com.au/resources/

Questions? Please contact the Admin team.

31/05/2026

❤️🖤 COMDANCE Exams Complete ❤️🖤

Our final few days of Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Musical Theatre Exams complete! From students stepping into the exam room for the very first time to those completing their final exams and Teachers Exams, the quality of work, commitment and professionalism on display has been outstanding.

To our students, teachers and dance families—thank you. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved and cannot wait to celebrate the results with you all ❤️🖤

24/05/2026

We are halfway through our COMDANCE Exams for 2026 and we could not be prouder of our incredible LP students ❤️🖤

From very first exams right through to Teachers Exams, every student has represented the school with such dedication, professionalism and passion. The standard is absolutely incredible and it has been so special watching each dancer grow throughout their exam preparation.

A huge thank you to our amazing teachers and supportive dance families for everything you do behind the scenes to help our students succeed ❤️🖤

Bring on the next 3 days as we finish off our exam session on a high!

15/05/2026

Congratulations to our LP Vocal Students ❤️🖤

We are so incredibly proud of our beautiful LP singers who completed their AMEB Singing Exams this week, ranging from Preliminary through to Grade 5.

These students have shown such dedication, commitment and growth throughout their exam preparation. Their hard work, resilience and passion for singing has been wonderful to watch and we could not be prouder of what they have achieved.

Thank you to Caitlyn Schurmann for your time, guidance and support you give the students. We are so grateful for everything you do and the beautiful environment you create for our singers to grow and thrive ❤️🖤

27/04/2026

🎉 Mackay Dance Festival is BACK for 2026 and we couldn't be more excited! 🎉

We've been busy planning and preparing and can’t wait to see our competitors up on stage! Keep reading for important info regarding entering MDF in 2026….

💚 2026 EVENT DATES: Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th of July | Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music

💚 ENTRIES OPEN: 10am Sunday May 24th. Closed when capacity reached.

💚 HOW TO ENTER: Entries for this competition are accepted through Comps Online. Please ensure you have created an account and checked your password before entries open. https://www.comps-online.com.au
A list of sections available to enter in 2026 will be posted soon. Please have a realistic list of your performer’s solos before entering. This is to avoid unnecessary withdrawals and keep our running order tight. It is best to check with your studio/teachers before entering MDF.

💚 2026 GRADUATING SENIORS: If your performer is graduating in 2026, your entries will open 10am Saturday May 23rd and close at 12pm.

💚 SECTION & AWARD SPONSORSHIP: An email will be sent out shortly after entry confirmation regarding Section & Award Sponsorship.

Expect everything you love about MDF in 2026 - amazing performances, friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun! 🕺💃

26/04/2026

We are so proud of Charlotte O’Brien and Madeline Thompson, who spent their second week of the school holidays in Brisbane rehearsing and performing Rorschach with RB Corp Instruction. An incredible experience for them both ❤️🖤

A big thank you to Riley and his team for the opportunities you continue to provide our dancers.
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22/04/2026

At LP, we are committed to delivering nothing but the best in dance education — now starting from as young as 1 year old ❤️🖤

We are so proud to say that The Wiggles World of Dance program is now recognised as a Preferred Supplier within Early Learning Australia 💛💜❤️💙

This recognition reflects the high quality, curriculum aligned experience we bring to our youngest dancers — supporting confidence, coordination and development through movement and music 🎶

The perfect beginning to a lifelong love of dance within our LP family ❤️🖤

Enquire now to try your first class on us!

19/04/2026

Our LP Dancers from Intermediate Foundation - Advanced 2 Ballet attended the recent RAD ballet exam workshop conducted by the wonderful Ms Julie-Anne Kerr. She equipped our dancers with the essential skills, corrections and confidence needed as they continue to prepare for their RAD examinations.

A very special thank you to Mr Bradley, whose playing brought such life and energy to each class.

We are grateful to have access to professionals of this calibre in our region ❤️🖤