Danceology was born from a love of Dance. We believe everyone should have to opportunity to move. We want to cater to everybody and offer a wide range of classes so you can find exactly what you are looking for.
No one is discriminated, we are an inclusive studio that caters to people with additional needs. We offer classes in Dance and Yoga with fully qualified teachers who also have experience in the special needs industry.
Our Dance Studio is truly one of a kind. From our unique atmosphere to our specialised Dance Syllabus and teaching staff, everything was carefully thought out in order to give our dancers the best possible experience.
Come learn with the best at Danceology. All of our dance instructors are personable and fully certified to teach dance at all levels. Whether your focus is technique, flexibility, performance or you’re just looking for a new way to work out and have fun, you can find it here. Explore our site for more information, and feel free to reach out with questions.
Belinda Chattin
Belinda has been dancing since the age of 5yrs old, and started assisting in classes at age of 12. By 14 she was teaching her own classes.
Belinda has been trained in RAD Ballet, CSTD Tap , Jazz and Theatrical.
She has taught at numerous dance studios in Brisbane and decided at 21yrs to open her own studio in 2000 called Dance Pointe; In that time she has put students through examinations in Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop; Won awards at numerous eisteddfods and received student top achievement awards through the APDA for students with the highest overall score throughout Asia Pacific in their grades. After 11 successful years she decided to sell the studio and move to the Gold Coast for a fresh start with her family.
Belinda became an examiner with the Asia Pacific Dance Association in 2014 and is still currently examining throughout Australia and New Zealand. Belinda Examines Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and Tap Dance.
Many of her ex students have gone onto full time professional courses and a few have started their own Dance studios.
She had a passion for teaching students with additional needs, doing a certification with Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and has been working with Therapy and Dance since 2018. Belinda believes that everyone should have the opportunity to dance, that we should be inclusive of our community and learn to adapt our teaching methods to include anyone and everyone.
Belinda has also taught kids Yoga throughout the Gold Coast and is certified instructor with Rainbow Yoga. She feels that yoga can help with children's health and mental awareness creating a growth mindset. It is a great tool for calming kids down, particularly those with additional needs.
She recently opened a studio in 2019 on the Gold Coast called Danceology.
Irene Broom
Irene has been dancing since the age of three. Starting in Ballet and Jazz and then branching out into Contemporary, Commercial, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. She has successfully completed her Advanced 2 RAD Ballet exam and has also completed her Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate.
After falling in love with Contemporary dance, she auditioned successfully and accepted a place at Queensland University of Technology studying for three years and graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance).
She is Currently completing a full time dance course with Global Dance Pro. Although Irene has been teaching for a short time, she loves inspiring children and passing on the knowledge she has learnt. Irene is an integral part of the running of Danceology and is very valued by all of the students she teaches.
TINY TALENT
This class is a favorite among many of our little students from ages 18 months to 3.5yrs. Everyone loves the opportunity to explore new dance moves taught in class, while also having fun with Mum or Dad. Our amazing instructors make sure everyone gets individual attention while keeping the class collaborative. The Class starts with 30mins of ballet followed by 30mins of creative movement and obstacle courses.
HIp Hop
Whether you’re looking to learn new street style hip hop or old Skool dance moves to hone in on your existing talent, this class is what you are looking for. The instructors are committed to giving each student attention while keeping the class moving forward.
Teachers are registered with APDA and will offer examinations with Urban Ignitionin term 3. All students are encouraged to participate in examinations. The Syllabus is fresh and inline with modern hip hop culture, students will learn floorwork, tutting, whacking, basic breaking and footwork. All work is progressive and designed to develop co-ordination, strength, agility and style.
BALLET
This ground-breaking syllabus brings a fresh approach to ballet whilst retaining all the discipline and technique of traditional ballet.
La Beauté Ballet was devised to provide classical training to those who wish to incorporate ballet in their dance repertoire wihtout having to sacrifice training in other genres. The requirement of no more than two lessons per week enables the dance student to maintain their classical training alongside tuition in other forms of dance. Fundamentally, La Beauté ballet enables the millenial dancer to have a strong classical foundation whilst being versatile across all dance genres.
We offer classes for tines right through to Adult open classes. Students will learn from the APDA syllabus La Beaute Ballet. Examinations will be offered from term 3.
JAZZ
This class is a favorite among many of our students. Everyone loves the opportunity to explore the new dance moves taught in this class, while also mastering the classic moves. Students will be taught the APDA Jazzaddict Syllabus;The levels are made up of a series of exercises including arm combinations, classical technique, floor work, turns, isolations, leaps, amalgamations and dances
All work is progressive and designed to develop co-ordination, strength, agility and style.Amalgamations include jazz, lyrical or contemporary and musical theatre.These styles complement competition/eisteddfod requirements.Examinations will be offered in term 3.
DANCEABILITY
Special Needs dance is open to students with additional Needs who are sometimes unable to participate in mainstream Dance classes. the music is lowered and all sensory issues are catered for. Instructors are certified with Rhythm works Integrative dance.
Rhythm Works Integrative dance is a ground breaking rhythm and dance class that uses evidence based therapeutic practices to achieve developmental goals. To our students its a fun and exciting activity that provides participation and socialisation skills, our teachers work together with developmental teams to incorporate elements and strategies that best support your dancers needs and learning styles.
ACROBATICS
We are currently registered with to teach IDT acrobatics syllabus Acrolink. Many of our dancers love taking this class, as it gives them the opportunity to learn new skills to showcase their talent. When done correctly, acrobatics can be one of the most artistically creative sports to watch especially when combining with dance
Interested in learning more? Get in contact with a member of our team, we’re happy to answer any questions.
CONTEMPORARY
Students will be learning contemporary through the APDA syllabus Lucidity - Lucidity provides each student with solid technical training, performance training, and the platform to create, achieve and grow as a dancer and artist.
Lucidity contemporary is a stimulating and dynamic dance curriculum which explores emotional connection.
Technical aspects include; controlled leg work, torso contract-release, floor work - fall and recovery. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction are incorporated.
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