MADE 2026 Classes Term 1
Information and enrolments for Term 1 2026 classes can be found here.
Classes start Tuesday 10 February and run through to Thursday 16 April for a 10-week term for most classes. Term 1, 2026 will cost $190.00 including a $5 MADE Membership for the term (which covers participant insurance).
General Members and newcomers can enrol from January 6, 2026.
(Please note: MADE Ensemble Members are required to attend a certain number of classes as a condition of ensemble membership and so this group receives slightly earlier access to enrolments.)
Our wonderful tutors are nationally certified instructors with years of experience in the dance studio and on the stage. They are not only exceptional teachers, but are kind, encouraging and supportive of each dancer to grow at their own pace while having fun. Enrol early to avoid disappointment as experience tells us that most of our classes will sell out. If a class you wish to enrol for is sold out we strongly encourage you to join the waitlist in order to receive early notification when next term's classes go on sale.
Health & Wellbeing Notice
Out of consideration for fellow class members and tutors, please do not attend class if you are feeling unwell. We appreciate your support in helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment for everyone.
TIMETABLE
MADE Open Classes Program is open to all adults 18+.
| Time | Class Type & Tutor | Venue / Location |
|---|---|---|
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Tuesday
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| 10-11 TERM 1 Trial |
Movement Dive |
Cygnet Town Hall |
| 11:30-12:30 TERM 1 Trial |
Introduction to Dance |
Blackmans Bay Hall |
| 5-6 |
Introduction to Classical Barre |
Dance Studio |
| 6-7 |
Intermediate Classical Barre |
Dance Studio |
|
Wednesday
|
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| 10-11 |
Movement Dive with Bec Cannon |
Lifeway Baptist Church Hall |
| 11-12 |
Introduction to Dance |
Mt Stuart Memorial Hall |
| 12-1 |
Contemporary Dance |
Mt Stuart Memorial Hall |
| 1-2 |
Contemporary Dance |
Mt Stuart Memorial Hall |
| 5-6 |
Contemporary Dance |
SOHO Arts Community Hall |
| 6-7 |
Contemporary Dance |
SOHO Arts Community Hall |
|
Thursday
|
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| 5-6 |
Movement Dive
with Paul Roberts |
Dance Studio |
| 6-7 |
Contemporary Dance
with Angela Strk |
Dance Studio |
CLASS TYPES
MADE Open Classes Program is open to all adults 18+.
Introduction to Dance (Movement Foundations and Improvisation)
In 2026 Introduction to Dance classes will be lead at three different locations, Kingston, Mt Stuart and New Norfolk by experienced MADE tutors Risa Ray, and Felicity Bott. Each brings their own approach to introducing dance to participants. Creative and improvisational movement is an aspect of mature dancing that is highly sought after for what it offers to physical and social wellbeing as well as maintaining and developing neuroplasticity.
Brianna Jade Shahin is MADE's regular relief tutor in 2026. Bri works on centre and short phrase work which revolves around repetition, groove, and working on musicality. She has a strong relationship with the music and how it can transform stillness into movement. Bri also likes to introduce footwork and transfers of weight to open new pathways to beginner dancers.
Angela and Risa each design their contemporary dance classes to approach intermediate level whilst still being able to accommodate beginners. Participants are encouraged to tackle the class with gusto at their own level.
Angela's Thursday evening 6pm class is at intermediate level, focused on building performance-readiness and is shaped for the MADE Ensemble members.
In Angela's Wednesday classes attendees learn centre, floor and travelling phrases and, on occasion, improvise. There’s a good dose of laughter as well as general conversation about the pleasures of dance aesthetics and function.
Risa’s classes focus on centre and phrase work, with the aim of improving balance, range of movement and flexibility so integral to dance. Along with contemporary dance technique, Risa’s phrase work also reflects her rich background in street dance. This class is a blend of contemporary dance flavours, offering enjoyment and fitness.
Whether a beginner or someone with previous experience of ballet, Lucinda will expertly guide you through discovery of the joy of ballet focussed around the use of the ballet barre. A barre is a stationary handrail that provides support for people during various types of exercise. Barres are used extensively in ballet training and warm up exercises to both introduce and develop balletic skill and style.
Classes conclude with some time spent in centre practice.
MADE’s ‘Movement Dive’ classes are designed to be suitable for all types of dancers: newcomers, varied levels of dance experience, for the neurodivergent and for those with diverse capacities.
In classes in New Town and Cygnet, the inimitable Paul Roberts takes time to acknowledge and celebrate how ALL of us can move and create with flow, curiosity and joy if we wish to.
In Bec Cannon's 'Movement Dive’ classes in Devonport there is a focus on developing embodied awareness using somatic practices including experiential anatomy, pilates, qi gong and contemporary dance. This is a playful and intuitive process that explores the common threads that unite these approaches together into an interwoven whole.
If you have particular needs you would like to share with us, we invite you to email MADE mailto:dance@madecompany.com.au or call 0427 198 845
FAQs
How do I enrol in MADE?
Does MADE offer any discounts?
If you enrol in two classes per term you are entitled to a 5% discount. Enrolling in three classes per term entitles you to a 10% discount. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Can I attend MADE classes if I’m under 50?
Classes are open to everyone over the age of 18.
What should I do if I can’t attend a class?
What can I do if the class I want to attend is full?
If you can’t enrol in your preferred class/es, please put your name on the wait list. This will ensure you receive early notification of when booking opens for the following term. You could also consider enrolling in a class that has places available so that you can commence your journey with MADE. We warmly welcome newcomers to what has gradually grown into a small-but-wonderfully-formed cultural community and it would be great to meet you!
Where are classes held?
Blackmans Bay
The Blackmans Bay Hall, 24 Ocean Esplanade,Blackmans Bay.
Cygnet
Cygnet Town Hall, 14 Mary Street, Cygnet
Devonport
The Lifeway Baptist Church Hall, 130 William Street Devonport.
Hobarty City High School (Ogilivy) New Town, Hobart
The Dance Studio, Ogilvie Campus of Hobart City High, 228 New Town Rd, New Town. If you are new to this class, we recommend arriving early to ensure you can find the studio easily. For those who know their way around, please keep an eye out for new members!
Directions to the studio:
- Drive up to main office building (yellow steps in front of it)
- Park anywhere along the driveway or car park to the right of the main building
- From the yellow steps, head left towards a yellow boarded building with a verandah in front. Walk along the veranda to your left towards glass doors. Once inside, you’ll see the dance studio on your your left when you walk in.
South Hobart
The Community Hall, SOHO Arts, 14 Weld Street, South Hobart. There is parking immediately adjacent to the hall and additional parking around the Macquarie Street side of the main arts centre building.
What should I wear to class?
Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in and bring a drink bottle. Bare-feet, dance shoes or socks are all fine. Please note that ‘outside’ shoes should be removed before entering the dance studio.
Should I wear a mask?
Does MADE adhere to Safe Dance Practice?
Yes! Safe Dance Practice involves preparing the body properly, using correct technique, and creating a supportive environment to prevent injury and promote well-being. See https://ausdance.org.au/articles/details/safe-dance-practice for more detail. Occasionally, MADE tutors will recommend a level of class for you to attend to ensure Safe Dance Practice. To date this has mostly pertained to Tuesday and Thursday 6pm classes - these classes lean toward the performance needs of the MADE Ensemble and require familiarity with intermediate level dance.
If I have health or disability needs that affect my class participation, what should I do?
How can I join the Ensemble?
Can I film the class?
What happens if I enrol in a MADE class but wish to cancel?
Refunds are only possible under extraordinary circumstances. If you wish to cancel and are seeking a refund, please email dance@madecompany.com.au outlining the circumstances and your request will be considered. Decisions may take up to 4 weeks.
Does MADE adhere to principles of accessibility, diversity and inclusion?
Yes. MADE is committed to continually building an organisation that is accessible and inclusive of the diverse community we represent. The Board is currently working on developing and implementing its policy for accessibility, diversity and inclusion.
Does MADE offer any scholarships to support class attendance?
Each term, MADE provides up to two scholarships to people experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise not be able to attend class. The scholarship covers the fee for the whole term. A maximum of two scholarships per calendar year is available per individual. If more than two people apply, the MADE Board may ask for more information in order to award the scholarships. Please contact us at dance@madecompany.com.au or on 0427198845 for further information.
Scholarships
The MADE Board would like to include all people who would like to experience dance in one of the forms MADE offers. For people who are experiencing financial hardship, MADE offers two scholarships per term where a fee waiver is applied to a full term of one of our classes.
A maximum of two scholarships per calendar year can be applied for by any single individual. If more than two people apply per term, the MADE Board may ask for more information in order to award the scholarships.
Please contact us at dance@madecompany.com.au or on 0427198845 for further information.
Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
MADE’s vision is to lead the dance with high quality original performance, connecting people through participation, ambitiously driving a global agenda and redefining the mature body onstage. We are a pioneering force that has been tearing down barriers for mature people to dance for 20 years.
We are committed to continually building an organisation that is accessible and inclusive of the diverse community we represent. We strive to listen to and learn from our members and community to find how we can be an organisation that is safe, understanding and welcoming.
MADE is working behind the scenes to implement an Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan that aligns with our core values of leading the dance by creating opportunities to showcase and experience the power of our beloved artform.
We encourage all current and prospective members to reach out with any requirements that would help remove barriers for their engagement with the organisation.
Email: dance@madecompany.com.au