JOKSOD News

JOKSOD Summer School is here! What a great way to kick off the dance year!   THURSDAY 22nd to Saturday 24th January!   We are so excited to welcome an incredible line up on guest teachers, alongside some of our JOKSOD favs. Plus there will be lots of new dance styles on offer and exciting activities for the younger children. The Summer School is open to all dancers, whether you attend JOKSOD or not, and we will be catering from ages 5 years and up! So why not come along and giv...

At Joanne O’Kelly School of Dance (JOKSOD), we see every day how dance shapes children in ways that reach far beyond the steps they learn. While dance is joyful, expressive and fun, it is also one of the most powerful activities a young child can experience for their physical, emotional and social development. From those very first steps in class, dance helps children build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of self, all whilst moving, creating and connecting with others. &nbsp...

We're so excited to open enrolments for 2026! We have so many exciting things planned for next year and would love you to join us including a BRAND NEW studio extension with new classes available! Please spread the word to everyone you know that might be looking for a dance school. We offer a FREE trial class to ALL dancers!    Come to our enrolment day to find out more and visit our enrolment page to enquire about joining us!      Please em...

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...