Families who join our community share the values of our teachers and students. If you would like to understand more about how we can support your child to grow in creativity and confidence, we would love to hear from you.
Our back story
Want to learn a little more about CM Dance? We’ve shared our back story here so you can.
Established nearly two decades, and built on the dance and 30 plus years of academic teaching experience of our founder and director, Clare Michelsen CM Dance is a dance school where kids of all ages, shapes, sizes, and ability learn to dance and perform.
Recognising the need for a Brisbane dance school with a holistic approach to teaching dance, Clare started CM Dance, offering Irish and [other] lessons. Since those first classes, CM dance has grown, both in size and in the range of dance styles taught at its two studio locations in Coorparoo and Camp Hill.
Our philosophy
When asked about CM Dance, we provide reassurance that for us, teaching dance to our lovely students is about more than learning steps to music. It’s about nurturing and supporting your child as a whole, encouraging their creativity, individuality and self-expression.
At the heart of what we do is a conscious intention to nurture and develop talent, while also inspiring a love and appreciation of many dance styles. Recognising every child is different, we celebrate achievements at every level, from Little Dancers to our Irish dancers competing on the world stage. At CM Dance you will find a commitment to providing a safe and positive environment where all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves.
Our values
When you join CM Dance, you become part of our community, sharing the values that guide and direct the way we work with our students, each other, and the broader dance community.
Dance lovers - We love what we do
One thing you’ll discover about CM Dance is our studio spirit is unlike any other dance school. We keep our focus firmly on ensuring our dancers love what they do. No tension, no unrealistic expectations, just an enjoyment and enthusiasm for dance, movement, and music.
Dance community - We’re here to create and enrich our dance community
Our community of teachers, students and families are passionate, committed and dedicated to creating a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We come together through the shared experience of dance to enrich lives.
Family friendly - We’re here as a family, for our dance families
CM Dance is a family friendly dance studio. We support our busy dance families by providing flexible class timetables and by keeping class costs manageable.
Communication is key - We communicate clearly and directly
Inside and outside the studio, we maintain open communication channels between teacher, parents/carers, and students. We demonstrate the respect and value we have for our community with clear, direct communication, and by responding to all queries, no matter how big or small.
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Many parents will ask Why should I choose CM Dance? We like to answer that question with total upfront honesty. CM Dance is a dance studio that does things differently, putting the overall development of your child front and centre of the way we teach.
Whole dancer focus – Every child is encouraged. Delivering pastoral care by focusing on the individual as a whole, we aim to bring out their best.
Quality of teachers – Our teachers are dancers at heart, , both as students and professionals. Together, they share a common passion for dance and teaching children.
Family friendly – Families are the heart of our business and we strive to make all welcome in the CM Dance family.
Affordable tuition – Classes are priced to make dancing affordable for families, including those with more than one child and/or taking multiple classes.
Beginner to professional level – All levels of ability and aspiration are encouraged and supported, including students who wish to pursue dance professionally.