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“Humans, not places, make memories.” – Ama Ata Aidoo
If this building could talk it would have many many stories to tell. Stories of friendships won or lost, success and failure, heartbreak and regrets, joys and triumphs, hard work, sweat, tears and fears. Stories about the people who have waited and conversed, who have...
Step by Step
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever stood at the bottom of a hill and wondered how on earth you would ever make it to the top? The answer is simple….one step at a time. Dance is like that. Quite often you feel like you won’t ever master a certain step,...
Happiness is Contagious!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Each afternoon through my office window I find myself in the lucky position of being able to watch the goings on in the Courtyard and Foyer and each afternoon I find myself fascinated anew at the interaction between the students. It...
Progressive Ballet Technique – ‘balls for ballet’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whats new to the Leisa Payne School of Dance Timetable in 2018? Progressing Ballet Technique or PBT is an innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon (Educator of Students, Teachers and Professional Dancers for over 40 years)...
HARVEST RAIN PERFORMERS WORKSHOP comes to STUDIO 53 MACKAY
***PLEASE NOTE REVISED DATE OF APRIL 4TH-6TH*** Harvest Rain, producers of national touring Arena Spectaculars including CATS, HAIRSPRAY & GREASE, are bringing an exclusive Performer’s Workshop to Mackay this April school holidays, featuring a host of Australian...
Leisa Payne School of Dance returns to Studio 53 Mackay – Welcome Back!
Studio 53 Mackay is looking forward to an even busier 2018 with the students from Leisa Payne School of Dance now able to take classes in Music Theatre! Under the direction of Petar and Jessica Grulovic the Sondheim Studio is ready and waiting for all the new vocal...
Happy New Year – Bring on 2018!
What an amazing and eventful year 2017 was. I enjoyed watching the students and teachers from many different performing arts schools coming together to pursue what they love best in the light and friendly atmosphere of Studio 53 Mackay. This is what this building...
Upgrades to Olivier – a Reflection of our Commitment to our Clients
We have upgraded our Olivier Studio by installing a second wall of mirrors along the long wall. Mirrors are such an important part of self correction and can be so important as a learning...
Highland Flair in the Halls
The start of First Term is always exciting and is especially so when there is something new happening in Studio 53. A huge welcome to another of our new hirers! Ceilidh Dance Studio Mackay now brings their Highland flair to the halls. Term 1 marks a new beginning for...
Leisa Payne School of Dance is back stronger than ever!
We would like to welcome back the Leisa Payne School of Dance to Studio 53 Mackay in 2017. Leisa and her experienced and dedicated staff, teach and coach students from 2yrs right up to RAD Advanced 2 and beyond. The Studio halls are alive with the energy of all these...