Stapleton Dance Academy History

Billie Stapleton founded Stapleton Dance Academy in 1995. It is a well-known dance and musical theatre school in Melbourne, due to its specialized technical training. SD Academy has had an enormous success rate over the years with nurturing fine young talents into a world of professional dance and theater. During the many years of being opened, we have had many students accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts. This achievement has launched them into the likes of the Western Academy of Performing Arts, The Australian Ballet School, The Queensland Ballet Company and The German Ballet Company. They have also had wonderful success in numerous musicals, musicals such as Oliver, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Strictly Ballroom and Aladdin. Here at SD Academy our philosophy is “to dance is to live,” as we believe that dance and music is an expression of freedom. This opens us up to the many students who choose education in dance for fun, fitness, social excitement and most importantly, confidence! At SD Academy we provide a line up of professional teachers that will help you achieve your personal goals and nurture you towards a memorable and exciting journey.