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The WA Performance School is Perth’s premier dance and performance academy catering to all ages and backgrounds.

Established for over 20 years, The WA Performance School is Perth's premier dance and performance academy, offering classes for all ages and experience levels. With classes for toddlers, kids, teens, and adults, WAPS caters to those who want to take lessons for fun and recreation, or for those looking for professional training and even a career in the performing arts. Centrally located in Subiaco, WAPS prides itself on its broad range of dance, singing, music and acting classes, as well as offering private lessons in all styles of dance and performance! With morning toddler classes, after school and Saturday kids/teens classes, and evening classes for adults (with lots of options for beginners!), WAPS is always abuzz with excitement, creativity and fun!

31/10/2026

🎃 DRESS UP DAY 👻

What a day! Our dancers brought their best costumes, biggest smiles and plenty of Halloween spirit into the studio! 🕷️🩰✨

A little look back at all the fun from today! 🎃🖤

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30/10/2026

Splitting into the weekend 💥🩰

With rehearsals for Heartbeats in full swing, our dancers are putting in the work, one count at a time. ❤️‍🔥

The countdown is on… are you ready to feel the beat?

30/10/2026

FEATURE FRIDAY! 💜

This week's feature is on Daniella!

Daniella took to the stage with her own choreography hip-hop solo for the first time this competition season and we're super proud of her and her hard work!

We can't wait to see what she does next!

29/10/2026

🩰✨ Happy World Ballet Day! ✨🩰

Today we celebrate the beauty, discipline and artistry of ballet — and all the dancers who bring it to life every day.

From first positions to pointe shoes, studio rehearsals to the stage, ballet teaches us to dream big, work hard and find joy in every movement. 🤍

Here’s to the art form we love and the dancers who continue to make it so special.

Happy World Ballet Day! 🩰✨

29/10/2026

💜 October comps!! 💜

Across Onstage, Starlight Festival of Dance, and Just Dance Challenge, our dancers challenged themselves, stepped outside their comfort zones, supported one another, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

To shout out a few extra special results:
- Luella Ramsay 3rd place in 15 Years & Over Vocal at Onstage
- Annabella scoring WAPS' highest score of 84 in her U14 Modern Solo
- Daniella performing her first solo at Onstage!
- Agnes performing her first solo at Starlight FOD
- Agnes, Eabha, Lilian, and Zara winning 1st place in their cheer quartet at Starlight FOD
- Elly and Luella winning 2nd in their U16 Contemporary Duet at Starlight FOD
- Neonix winning 1st place in 10U Hip-hop troupe at JDC
- Elly winning 2nd in her U16 neoclassical and contemporary solos at JDC
- Emerald winning 1st place in 10U Jazz Troupe at JDC

While we're super proud of these results we're even prouder of our dancer's hard work, sportsmanship, and resilience!

28/10/2026

🎃 Get ready for Halloween Dress-up Day! 🎃

Wear your costume to class and celebrate with a day full of dancing, fun, and Halloween spirit! We can't wait to see what everyone comes dressed as! 👻

28/10/2026

✨ Concert preparations are underway! ✨
Are you planning on performing in our end-of-year concert?
Please let us know ASAP so we can begin planning routines, costumes, formations, and all the exciting details that make the concert so special.
We can't wait to celebrate another year with all our WAPS dancers! 💜

08/10/2026

🚨 **LAST CHANCE TO JOIN WAPS IN 2026!** 🚨

Our final **FREE TRIAL WEEKS** of the year kick off this Monday, 12 October, and this is your last opportunity to enrol before we close registrations for 2026!

With our huge end-of-year concerts just around the corner, we're getting ready for an exciting final term!

Whether you're new to performing arts, looking to try something different or thinking about making a comeback, now is the time!

**FREE TRIALS | 12–25 OCTOBER**

💃 Jazz, Hip Hop, K-Pop, Ballet, Acro, Tap, Musical Theatre, Drama, Cheer, Lyrical and SO much more!

**ALL AGES | ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS**

⚠️ **ENROLMENTS CLOSE 25 OCTOBER!**

After this date, we won't be accepting any further enrolments for 2026 as our classes prepare for their end-of-year performances.

Don't spend the rest of the year wishing you'd given it a go!

**HOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL:**

1. Check out our timetable and choose the class you'd love to try:
👉 **www.waps.com.au/timetable**

2. Email us at **[email protected]** with your preferred class and we'll help you book your FREE trial!

📍 3 Price Street, Subiaco

We can't wait to welcome you to The WA Performance School!

07/10/2026

⭐ One dance, one minute ⭐

Dancer: Agnes Lee-Terlick
Division: U10 Novice Jazz Solo
Teacher: Miss Emilie

06/10/2026

Congratulations to everyone for an amazing week at and thank you so much to the Starlight team for putting on yet another amazing comp!

U16 Contemporary Duet - Elly and Luella 🥈
17 & Over Contemporary Solo - Miss Clarece (entered as an independent) HM
U16 Own Choreography Solo - Luella 🥉and Elly HM
13 & Over Vocal Solo - Luella 🥉
U16 Neoclassical Solo - Elly HM
U16 Hip-hop Solo - Elly
U16 Lyrical Solo - Elly HM
U10 Jazz Solo - Agnes
U12 Cheer Quartet - Agnes, Eabha, Lilian, and Zara 🥇
U12 Jazz Troupe - Emerald 🥈
U12 Lyrical Improv - Agnes and Audrey
U14 Hip-hop Solo - Daniella
U16 Contemporary Solo - Elly HM
U16 Broadway Jazz Solo - Luella 🥈

Address

Subiaco, WA
6008

Telephone

08 9388 6970

Website

http://www.waps.com.au/

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