Studio:

481  Payneham  Rd

Felixstow  SA  5070

Phone:   08 8265 4490

Mobile:  0407 265 449

Email: info@edad.com.au

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Our Objective

Through music, movement and expression we create and nurture a love of dance in each and every student.        

Eastern Districts Academy of Dance is committed to providing quality tuition, whether it is for fun and fitness, performance and competition, or career opportunities. 

In an environment which encourages confidence and rewards personal achievement and teamwork, we provide a well balanced dance experience.

The Academy is fully focused on bringing out the best in each individual, irrespective of their levels of ability, everyone receives personalised tuition.

Our History

Eastern Districts Academy of Dance began in 1991 as Eastern Districts Jazz and Tap Academy but in 2000, to celebrate the new millennium, the Academy was renamed to reflect a wider range of dance tuition.

In 2005, the Academy relocated to a purpose built studio to accommodate increasing numbers of students.

The Academy has always recognised the needs and desires of students to learn a variety of dance methods and this is now reflected in the wide variety of dance styles offered.

Our Studio

Our fully equipped, purpose built studios include full height mirrors, dual barres, stereo sound systems and reverse cycle air conditioning to ensure the comfort of all students whatever the outside weather conditions.  

The Academy has a main room that has the capability to hold a large active class of any style, be it dance or exercise.  A smaller but still roomy ballet room is immediately adjacent with great barre space, and connecting door to the larger studio, providing easy access for teachers and students alike. 

There is also a warm-up/waiting room, where all students can prepare for their approaching classes, and parents can wait in comfort for classes to finish. 

Part of this main area is devoted to a well stocked canteen, where students may purchase soft drinks, sweets and light snacks, and on weekends our famous sausage sizzle. This facility is run purely as a fund raising facility for the Academy, to provide additional facilities and resources as required. 

The studio’s overall layout and equipment levels emphasise the Academy’s professional approach to the requirements of all students, while providing a warm and welcoming environment. 

There is ample off street car parking directly behind the building, providing additional safety for parents and children.

Our Achievements

The Academy continues to grow, in enrolments, range of dance styles offered and most importantly, results. Over the last few years, our students have recorded some very impressive results, just some of them are:

In State level Dancing Examinations

In State Level Dancing Competitions,

Additionally, in 2004 one student from the Academy was runner up in the State Junior Tap dancing Championship  

Ashley Dolman started out in the junior ranks and has worked as a professional dancer in Australia and overseas,  and is a teacher at the Academy, as well as the Artistic Director of Spin Youth Dance.         

Ashley and current senior student Andrew Searle, recently starred in a “Tap Dogs” style TV commercial for Wattyl Paints, which was broadcast nationally on Channel 7 and Channel 10.

Future Pathways

Not only is our Academy able to cater for many facets of dance, it also provides the opportunity for enthusiastic and promising students to grow on many levels.  The Academy prides itself on its ability to recognise the needs of talented students to pursue specialised training outside of the academy.

Eastern Districts Academy of Dance offers scholarship programs where the  specially selected student is able to have his/her unique talent and ability in the field of dance nurtured.