This year’s highly anticipated Joanne O'Kelly School of Dance concert, 'SOLARA' Together We Shine, celebrates the warmth, unity, and brilliance that define the studio's community. Inspired by the word Solara, meaning of the sun, this radiant production reflects the light that continues to grow within the studios, a light fuelled by the incredible spirit of dancers, families, and staff. Audiences will be treated to an unforgettable showcase of talent and passion, featur...

Some dreams take time — a long time. For us, this one has been more than five years in the making. Five years of planning, hoping, designing, revising, and at times, starting again. There have been hurdles, setbacks, delays, and plenty of moments where we truly wondered if it would ever be possible. But through every challenge, we held onto the vision: a space where dancers could continue to grow, create, and shine. And today, we are incredibly proud, and deeply grateful, to say...

At JOKSOD we know how hard our dancers work during the term and how tempting it can be to switch off completely once the holidays arrive! But keeping your body healthy over the break is just as important as your classes and rehearsals. The school holidays are the perfect time to focus on two equally important things: conditioning and rest.   Keep Moving — Gently Your body thrives on consistency. Staying active with gentle stretching, Pilates, yoga or a light home condition...

The world of competition dance sometimes gets an unfair reputation, often fuelled by the high-drama portrayals on reality TV. But at Joanne O’Kelly School of Dance (JOKSOD), we see a very different side, one that’s deeply positive, empowering and profoundly rewarding for our students. We choose to take part in just two carefully selected competitions each year, both known for being beautifully organised, supportive events. Far from being about trophies or rivalry, our aim is to n...

Are you ready to meet the first new teacher to our 2025 faculty? Our fabulous Miss Alyssa has been part of our JOKSOD family since she was 4 years old and we are so thrilled to have her back with us.  Alyssa is JOKSOD alumni, graduating in 2024 and is now in the Scimm Dance pre-professional program working towards her Certificate IV in Dance! She is taking our brand new Wednesday pre-school class 'Ballet and Boogie' and is already a huge favourite with our new JOKSOD f...