Deanne Fordham School of Dance

29/09/2026

Dance is about so much more than learning steps. 💗

Every week in the studio, our students are developing skills that stay with them well beyond the dance floor.

✨ Confidence to try something new
✨ Discipline to keep working when things feel difficult
✨ Teamwork and respect for others
✨ Resilience when something doesn’t come easily
✨ Creativity and the freedom to express themselves

Of course, we love seeing beautiful technique, strong performances and exciting achievements — but watching our students grow into confident, capable young people is just as important to us.

At Deanne Fordham School of Dance, we believe great dance training should help shape the whole child.

With classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Acting, Singing and more, there is something for every personality and every stage of development.

💗 Term 4 enrolments are now open
📍 Oakleigh South
📍 Mont Albert North

Send us a message and we can help you find the perfect class for your child.

15/09/2026

🌟 NEW! DFSD SCHOOL HOLIDAY DANCE CAMP! 🌟

Looking for something FUN for the kids these school holidays? 💜

We’re running TWO amazing days of DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVITY & FUN at DFSD!

📅 Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September
⏰ 9:00am–3:30pm
👧🧒 Ages 6–12
📍 DFSD Oakleigh South

✨ Jazz
🔥 Hip Hop & K-Pop
💜 Lyrical
🎭 Broadway & Musical Theatre
🎬 Acting & Drama
⭐ Dance Games & Choreography
🎨 Decorate-a-Dance-Shoe Craft Workshop!

Children will be divided into Juniors 6–8 and Seniors 9–12, with age-appropriate activities running across our two studios.

NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! 🙌

DFSD students — BRING A FRIEND! 👯 New students are very welcome.

☕ DFSD Café open!
🌟 Mini performance for parents on Wednesday!

ONE DAY – $99
BOTH DAYS – $169

📩 BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/DPURN

Places are limited!

💜 Dance • Create • Belong

We have put together two amazing days of dance, drama, creativity and fun for children aged 6–12 years, and the program is open to both DFSD students

15/09/2026

🌟 NEW! DFSD SCHOOL HOLIDAY DANCE CAMP!

Looking for something FUN for the kids these school holidays? 💜

We’re running TWO amazing days of DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVITY & FUN at DFSD!

📅 Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September
⏰ 9:00am–3:30pm
👧🧒 Ages 6–12
📍 DFSD Oakleigh South

✨ Jazz
🔥 Hip Hop & K-Pop
💜 Lyrical
🎭 Broadway & Musical Theatre
🎬 Acting & Drama
⭐ Dance Games & Choreography
🎨 Decorate-a-Dance-Shoe Craft Workshop!

Children will be divided into Juniors 6–8 and Seniors 9–12, with age-appropriate activities running across our two studios.

NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! 🙌

DFSD students — BRING A FRIEND! 👯 New students are very welcome.

☕ DFSD Café open!
🌟 Mini performance for parents on Wednesday!

ONE DAY – $99
BOTH DAYS – $169

📩 BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/DPURN

Places are limited!

💜 Dance • Create • Belong

09/09/2026

💜 Child Safety at DFSD

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and valued when they walk through our doors.

At DFSD, safeguarding and student wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We want every student to feel confident to speak up, be themselves and know there are trusted adults here to support them.

Because happy, safe dancers thrive. 💜

26/08/2026

🩰✨ WHAT A WONDERFUL AICD BALLET EXAM SEASON!

We are incredibly proud of all our beautiful ballet students following two wonderful days of AICD Ballet Examinations.

A very special thank you to Mr Mark Brinkley, our examiner, for creating such a positive examination experience for our dancers. His incredible knowledge and expertise, combined with his relaxed, warm and encouraging nature, truly inspired our dancers and allowed them to perform with confidence. 🤍

🌟 Special congratulations to:

🏅 Ivanka Tyapkin – awarded a Special Medal Award for her Grade 6 examination.

🏅 Zatanna Bussen-O’Brien – awarded a Special Medal Award for her Grade 4 examination.

👏 Hanna Q – who completed both her Grade 3 AND Grade 4 examinations this season! Preparing for and completing two ballet examinations in the one season is an exceptional achievement and a wonderful reflection of her dedication and hard work.

✨ And an incredible congratulations to our entire Grade 3 class, with every student achieving an Honours result! It is very rare for an entire examination group to achieve such consistently high results, and we could not be prouder of them.

A huge thank you to Mr Matt Dillon for everything he has contributed throughout the year. From his invaluable assistance during the examination days to the dedication he has shown training our Grade 5, Grade 6, Intermediate and Advanced students to such a high technical standard, we are extremely grateful for his expertise and commitment to our dancers.

And thank you to Miss Deanne for all her hard work, preparation and dedication to our Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 students throughout the year.

Most importantly, congratulations to every student who stepped into the examination room. We saw beautiful improvement, confidence, artistry and dedication across all grades. You should all be incredibly proud of what you achieved. 🩰💕

What a wonderful way to celebrate another successful ballet examination season at DFSD!

AICD Matt Dillon

13/08/2026

📣 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

We are beyond excited to welcome former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Jinelle Esther to Deanne Fordham School of Dance for an exclusive Dance & Cheer Workshop! 💙⭐️

Jinelle spent five seasons as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, followed by a sixth season as a DCC All-Star. She was also a member of the elite Show Group, represented the Cowboys internationally on five USO military tours and appeared on the hit television series Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.

Now based in Melbourne, Jinelle coaches dancers and aspiring NFL cheerleaders across Australia — and this is an incredible opportunity to train with her right here at DFSD!

⭐️ DANCE & CHEER WORKSHOP ⭐️

📅 Friday 18th September 2026
⏰ 5.30–6.30pm
👯 Ages 11–18 years
💰 $42 per dancer
📍 Deanne Fordham School of Dance
5/19–23 Clarinda Road, Oakleigh South

Dancers will work on:

✨ Kick Technique
✨ Performance Quality
✨ Showmanship
✨ Power Pom Style
✨ Audition Preparation

Whether you dream of professional cheerleading, love jazz and commercial dance, or simply want to take your performance skills, confidence and showmanship to the next level, this is a workshop you won’t want to miss!

🚨 PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED & WE EXPECT THIS EVENT TO BOOK OUT!

🎟 TICKETS GO ON SALE AT 2.00PM TODAY!

Book via TryBooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/DOWMM or link in our bio.

Open to dancers aged 11–18 years — you do not need to be a current DFSD student to attend.

Tag a dancer who would LOVE this opportunity! 💙⭐️💗

01/08/2026

✨ What an incredible achievement for Emilia D! ✨

A huge congratulations to Emilia on an outstanding day at the Evolution Dance Competition, receiving 🥇 1st Place in every section she performed!

This is a remarkable accomplishment and a true reflection of Emilia’s talent, dedication, hard work and passion for dance. We are so incredibly proud of everything she continues to achieve and can’t wait to see what comes next.

Congratulations, Emilia! Your DFSD family is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙🩰🌟

16/07/2026

✨ WHAT. A. DAY. ✨

An absolutely phenomenal achievement for our incredible Emilia D! 🏆💫

🥇 1st Jazz (out of 16)
🥇 1st Lyrical (out of 15)
🥇 1st Broadway (out of 9)
🥇 1st Own Choreography
👑 Highest Scoring Soloist!

To top every single section you entered and be crowned the highest scoring soloist is an extraordinary accomplishment. Emilia’s dedication, work ethic, versatility and love of performing continue to shine every time she steps onto the stage.

We couldn’t be prouder of the commitment she brings to every rehearsal and the confidence, artistry and passion she shares with every audience. These results are a true reflection of the countless hours of hard work behind the scenes.

A huge congratulations to Emilia, her family and all of her teachers, including the wonderful Mr.Law! What an unforgettable day! 🌟

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the competition season has in store. ❤️

04/07/2026

Some dancers have that special spark the moment they step on stage… and Natalia is certainly one of them. ✨

An incredibly talented performer with beautiful technique, infectious energy, and a natural stage presence, Natalia continues to impress every time she competes. Her commitment to improving and her love of performing are shining through, and it’s exciting to watch her confidence and artistry continue to grow.

Congratulations on an outstanding weekend at We are so proud of everything you achieved.

✨ Results:
🥇 1st – Jazz
🥈 2nd – Own Choreography
🥉 3rd – Lyrical
🌟 Highly Commended – Broadway
🌟 Highly Commended – Champion Dancer

These are fantastic results against some incredibly talented competitors and are a reflection of all the hard work you put into your training. You have such a bright future ahead in the performing arts, and we can’t wait to watch your journey continue. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to for your exceptional choreography, encouragement, and ongoing support. Your passion and dedication continue to inspire our dancers to perform at their very best. 👏

04/07/2026

What can I say about this incredible young lady? 💙

Hard-working, resilient, talented, and truly inspiring. Watching your journey from a shy little pre-school dancer to the confident, passionate performer you are today has been one of the greatest privileges. You continue to lead by example and are such a wonderful role model for our younger dancers.

Congratulations on an outstanding weekend at Your dedication, determination, and love of performing continue to shine every time you step on stage.

✨ Results:
🥇 1st – Own Choreography
🥇 1st – Lyrical
🥈 2nd – Jazz
🥉 3rd – Broadway
🌟 Highly Commended – Champion Dancer

These achievements are so well deserved, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. The future is incredibly bright, and we can’t wait to see where your talent takes you next. ❤️

A special thank you to for your unwavering support, inspiring coaching, and exceptional choreography. Your guidance continues to bring out the very best in our dancers. 👏