Sonja Dene Dance Studios | Dance Classes Hills District | Classical Ballet

SDDS staff did an amazing job during 2021 to keep all of their students engaged, interested and challenged even during lockdown. End of year concerts were a beautiful way to finish off the year, and show off the amazing talents!Thank you for all your hard work!

We enrolled our pre-school age kids in SDDS this year and they have consistently been absolutely amazing, even throughout lockdown.Communication between the studio and parents is clear and helpful, timetables and the website are organised and clear, and even during lockdowns there has been effective and clear organisation and quality lessons.The educators are wonderful with kids and lovely to deal with. My kids really like their teachers and always come home from a lesson with big grins on their faces.The classes are excellent value and the dance outfits/uniforms are professional and practical.We trialled dance lessons elsewhere, and SDDS was better by far.I would recommend SDDS to anyone looking into sending their kids (of any age) to dance lessons.The whole SDDS operation is professionally run and I have been continually impressed overall!

We have been a part of the SDDS family for 8 years now and I could not complement the staff enough with their professionalism, technique of teaching and the care they bestow on the children.These past 2 years have been difficult for all, most specifically for the kids. I could honestly say that the continued classes helped Aliya tremendously in terms of social and active interaction albeit via zoom. These hours are at least spent out of her room and doing active work during lock down. For this, I am truly grateful for the amazing effort from Miss Sonja, Miss Viktoria, Miss Trudi, Miss Ellie and the rest of the team. I know that engaging the children was a difficult task, but you guys did a truly amazing job!And BTW, the end of the year concerts are as always, SPECTACULAR! Lock down or not.For all parents who are looking into a dance school for their children, all I can say is, give SDDS a try, you will not regret it. That's all we did when Aliya was 7 years old, we tried it out, she absolutely loved it and now, she will be continuing to do full time dance in 2022 at SDDS/VBC.

SDDS is an amazing dance school. 8 years have flown by! Some of the best things about the school are the teachers, the quality of the program, age-appropriate performances, concerts and eisteddfods... love the concerts and eisteddfods, and the beautiful friendships that the children have formed. We can't thank Sonja and her team enough for all that they've done over the years particularly navigating us all through Covid and keeping our children safe and happy. We love being part of such a well-respected, wholesome, successful and progressive dance (family) school! We can't thank you enough Sonja!

We have experienced nothing but professionalism from SDDS. My daughter loves and looks forward to ballet every week. I feel it is the perfect balance of fun and structure. They have helped to teach my three year old daughter manners and etiquette through dance.

I’m glad that I found SDDS. A beautiful dance studio with passionate, committed, and professional teachers. The children are taught at the highest standard and are guided to develop to their full potential in a safe environment. With a lot of uncertainties that COVID-19 brought, I commend their dedication in making sure parents and children stay connected and in keeping the sense of normalcy, online and onsite. I’m excited to be part of the SDDS families for many more years to come!

A fantastic and professional dance school. The teachers are all very knowledgeable and have been able to build my daughter's skill and confidence. Very family friendly and communication is a strong point. My daughter adores her classes and teachers and my family look forward to the spectacular end of year concert. If you are looking for a professional, nuturing studio with best intentions and opportunities for their students, head to SDDS!

Hi Sonja and Staff at SDDS,I just want to commend your hard work and efforts in making such a wonderful and safe environment for our children. You always exceed any expectations and do it in such a professional manner and all with a smile on your face. Although we were faced with difficult previous times( covid-19) it is how we overcome this together. I can see just how much pride and dedication you always provide at the studio and even whilst doing lessons from home via ZOOM.I appreciate all you have done and continue to provide for our children in making sure they are happy and safe and doing what they love to do. My daughter has improved with confidence and was one of the lucky ones to be selected to dance on ABC kids thanks to the nurturing and compassionate dance teachers. Just one of many opportunities that came as a result of being a part of SDDS.We look forward to seeing our children shine on stage for the most anticipated concert at the end of the year. Each child is given an opportunity to showcase their talent as they work hard all year to bring us a beautiful performance.Thank you to all the amazing team at SDDS and a huge thank you Miss Sonja for making all of this possible. We are so lucky to be a part of SDDS family and we appreciate all that you do for us.I would highly recommend this studio who have been around for over 30 years of excellence in teaching.Kindest regardsLinda Maatouk

Great school, my daughter has grown a lot with her personal developments and the Teachinf Staff at SDDS have played a very strong part in her personal development as well as her individual and team achievments. Most importantly my daughter loves the school and has made some life long friends.