Yarra Heights Dance Academy for many years and I can not speak highly enough of the staff, older dancers and other parents. The staff at YHDA go above and beyond to support and include every child and communicate with every parent, creating a beautiful community with a love for dance; the older students support the younger and are always happy to chat; other parents are happy to chat and help each other out which is beautiful. The teachers show a genuine interest and care for their students and build relationships that build their confidence both within and outside of dance. My son has significant anxiety and after a disastrous experiences at a different local dance school we tried YHDA. His anxiety was never a barrier at YHDA, his instructors never made him feel anything other than welcome and included, and with the support and kindness of staff my son’s confidence has grown exponentially and his passion for dance has been encouraged and developed! We also have one class a week funded by NDIS and the dance therapy teacher is brilliant!! One final note, my daughter’s dance class ‘moves’ are always child appropriate as are all the children’s costumes and it is refreshing to be a part of a community that values childhood.