COORPAROO · BRISBANE · EST. 1998

Welcome to the World of Dance.

Enjoy your Journey.

KWDA aims to provide a positive, nurturing, and friendly environment where students of all ages can develop a love of dance while building confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships.



Whether dancing for fun, fitness, or pursuing more advanced training, every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.

58 Holdsworth St, Coorparoo QLD 4151 · 0427 149 117

3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS

28

YEARS IN OPERATION

6

STYLES OF DANCE OFFERED

RAD

& COMDANCE SYLLABI

3

PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS

WHY KWDA?

Dance is for everyone.
Excellence is optional, but we make it possible.


Whether your child wants to twirl for fun or train for a professional company, they belong here. The same care, the same qualified teachers, the same sprung floors. The only thing that changes is how far they want to go.

Our students have gone on to successful careers in professional ballet companies, commercial dance, dance education, and the performing arts industry. Just as importantly, many have excelled in other professions, carrying with them the confidence, discipline, resilience, and work ethic developed through dance training. Dance provides skills that last a lifetime.

Our teaching team consists of qualified educators and industry professionals who teach from both an artistic and educational perspective. We are passionate about providing high-quality dance training that is safe, effective, and age-appropriate.

We believe in building students up, not tearing them down. Our teaching approach focuses on encouragement, personal growth, and individual achievement. Students are challenged appropriately while remaining within safe physical and emotional boundaries, helping them develop confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and a lifelong love of dance.

Sprung sub-floors under Tarkett dance surfaces, individual air-conditioning, CCTV in every studio, and classes that start and finish on time. Plus viewing windows so you can see it all happen.

A CLASS FOR EVERYONE...

Our Styles of Dance...

Our classes combine fun, engaging lessons with strong technical training, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive. 

AGES 2 - 4

Butterfly Ballet

Butterfly Ballet is a magical introduction to dance for children aged 2–4 years. Through imaginative movement, music and play, little dancers build confidence, coordination and a lifelong love of dance.

AGES 5 – 18

Ballet (RAD)

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus provides a structured and internationally recognised pathway that develops strong ballet technique, musicality, artistry, and confidence through progressive levels and examinations.

AGES 5 - 18

Jazz (ComDance)

Following the ComDance syllabus, students develop coordination, flexibility, strength, musicality, and performance skills through technique exercises, choreography, and examination work.

AGES 7 - 18

Contemporary

Contemporary dance is a dynamic and ever-evolving style that encourages creativity, self-expression and artistic exploration.

AGES 4 - 10

Acro Dance

Acro Dance students build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination while learning age-appropriate acrobatic skills in a safe and encouraging environment.

Junior, Intermediate & Senior

Extension Ballet

Our Extension Ballet Program is designed for dedicated dancers who want to take their classical ballet training beyond their regular syllabus classes.

Performance teams, solos & private coaching

Extend Your Training...

These programs give dancers the chance to compete, perform solo, or train one-on-one with a dedicated teacher.

Invitational - AGES 5 - 16

Performance Teams

Our Performance Teams are for dancers who love to perform and want to take their training to the next level.

Invitational - ALL AGES

Solo Competitions

Solo competitions give dancers the opportunity to take the stage independently, building confidence, resilience and valuable performance experience.

ALL LEVELS

Private Lessons

Private lessons offer personalised one-on-one coaching tailored to each dancer’s individual goals, strengths and areas for development.

LEADERSHIP & FACULTY

Our Principals

Every ballet class is personally taught by one of our Principals, ensuring consistent, high-quality training and individual attention for every dancer

Kimberley Bennett-Woodger ARAD

Founding Director 

Founded KWDA · 44 years of teaching RAD across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan & UK

A.R.A.D. (Advanced) · RAD Registered Teacher · ComDance Affiliated

Professional Contracts with Bolshoi Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre

Katya Bennett-Woodger ARAD

Co-Principal

A.R.A.D. · Royal Academy of Dance, Advanced 2 (Distinction)

RAD Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) · ComDance Affiliated (Jazz & Tap)

Choreographer, Photographer & Performer @miss.katya.choreographer

Our Teachers

The team teaching your dancer week to week — qualified professionals, energetic, exacting, and genuinely glad to be in the room.

Donna Myers

JAZZ TEACHER

Donna is our passionate and experienced Jazz teacher, she holds her ComDance Teachers Certificate and delivers structured, high-quality training through the ComDance syllabus.


Donna is dedicated to helping each dancer build confidence, strong technique, musicality and their own unique performance style.

Kathryn Harrison ARAD

ADVANCED BALLET TEACHER

Kathy is our Advanced Ballet teacher, bringing a wealth of professional training and experience to our senior dancers. A graduate of The Australian Ballet School and a Registered RAD Teacher.


Kathy is passionate about inspiring dancers to reach their full potential and supporting them as they progress through their advanced training.

Megan "Birdy" Peacock

CONTEMPORARY TEACHER

Birdy is our passionate Contemporary teacher, bringing creativity, expression and individuality to every class. Alongside her work at KWDA, she is also a primary school teacher, giving her a wonderful understanding of how to support and inspire young people.


Birdy also has a love of photography and shares her beautiful creative work at @birdypeacock

Our Guest Teachers

Our Guest Teachers

These dancers and choreographers don't run weekly classes, but KWDA brings them in a few times a year for specialist training, masterclasses and guest sessions, giving students a taste of industry-level experience.

RAD Examiner · PBT

Fmr. Qld Ballet Company

QDSE Dip

RAD RTS · Qld Ballet

A.R.A.D. · Qld Ballet · KWDA Alumni

Charlotte Ballet, USA

QUT Batchelor of Dance

Fmr. Qld & Scottish Ballet

ABS Dip, QBA

Tap Dogs, ComDance

Dir., Qld Contemporary Youth

Fmr. London Festival Ballet & Prix de Lausanne

2026 SEASON

Term Dates

TERM 1

31 Jan — 02 Apr

TERM 2

20 Apr — 27 Jun

TERM 3

13 Jul — 19 Sep

TERM 4

05 Oct — 28 Nov

DRESS REHEARSAL

Studio · Sat 21 Nov

CONCERT DAY

Theatre · Sat 28 Nov

See the full class-by-class timetable & book online, or check our full events calendar for concerts and exams.

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