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Join us on 25th January 2025 for our FREE ‘taster’ dance classes open to all. Perfect for kids 8 years and under, our fun and beginner-friendly sessions are the perfect introduction to movement, rhythm, and creativity. Come explore our studio, meet our friendly teachers, and see how much fun dancing can be!

We only have limited availability for each session, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun and experience the energy of our dance classes. Spots are filling up quickly!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does our open day work?

Register your child using our form above to secure your spot in one, or multiple, of our quickly filling ‘taster’ dance classes. Hold onto your excitement until Saturday 25th January, then join us in class at the advertised time. Come in some moveable clothing and bring a full water bottle.

Mingle with our teachers, explore our studio and find out why so many families choose CM Dance.

Which dance session/s should my child attend?

If your child is 2.5-4 years old, you can choose any or all of the following classes – Little Ballet, Little Gymnasts and Little Irish.

If your child is 5-8 years old, feel free to choose any or all of the other classes – Hip Hop/Breaking, Ballet, Jazz, Irish.

If your child is 9 years or older, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly to organise your trial class.

Why have an Open Day?

Before investing your time and money, we want to invite you to meet us face to face and to try our classes so that you really know what you are getting. As a dance studio we have a great family vibe and offer something unique and special. We care about your kids and we care about busy families. Our ‘taster’ classes provide a transparency of who we are, what we do and how we do it.

What happens after our Open Day?

If you’ve loved the class/es that you have trialled, and are ready to sign up for the term, we want to offer you something really special. How does a 20% discount on your Term One fees sound? Enrol with us on the day to receive this exclusive offer.

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What people say about CM Dance

CM Dance

4.7

Based on 53 reviews

We couldn’t recommend Miss Clare’s dance classes more highly. We started both of our daughters at just 3 years old, and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for their confidence and self-esteem.Miss Clare has such a wonderful way with young children. She creates a warm, encouraging, and supportive environment where every child feels included and celebrated.The concerts CM Dance organise are inclusive, enjoyable, and something our whole family looks forward to each year.If you’re looking for an activity that nurtures confidence, friendships, and a love of dance from a young age, we couldn’t recommend Miss Clare’s classes enough.Camp days are really great aswell.

Louise Healy

00:44 13 Jul 26

My daughter loves her classes at CM Dance. The teachers made her feel comfortable from the outset. Their gentle style and friendly community have hooked my daughter and I can see her confidence growing

Juliet Reid

11:23 21 Jun 26

We absolutely love CM Dance! My daughter has been dancing with them for 5 years and has loved every minute. Clare and the teachers are so supportive and encouraging, and the studio has such a friendly, welcoming vibe. It really feels like a family, and I’ve seen my daughter grow so much in confidence over the years. Couldn’t recommend CM Dance more!

Sylvia Yuan

01:06 07 Feb 26

The teachers at CM Dance are fantastic, they’ve all been so supportive and encouraging in the nearly four years my daughter has been dancing. It’s such a positive environment, and I’m always amazed at how much progress she makes each term. She just loves it!Also, my impression of other dance schools is that parents are often required to purchase expensive costumes for the end of year dance concerts, and I’ve always appreciated that CM Dance tries to keep costumes within a very reasonable budget.

Kate G

08:02 06 Feb 26

We've been at CM Dance for 8yrs now & our girls absolutely love it. They put on amazing concerts & our girls have loved all their dance teachers 🤩Claire Howard 🩷

Claire

03:24 06 Feb 26

enough said!

Monique

05:35 17 Sep 25

We’ve been with CM Dance since my youngest was 3, and over the years all of my kids have had the chance to try out so many of the different styles. It’s been such a positive part of their lives, and I couldn’t imagine a better dance school.That’s why it’s so disappointing to see the negative reviews that have been posted. The owners truly give their heart and souls to every student. What I have seen over the last few months is a small group of parents who took little things from classes and emails, blew them way out of proportion, and turned them into gossip. It sounds like the owners had had enough and ended up making the call to stop classes for those families. Even then, those dancers were still supported up till the Irish Dancing Nationals. The reaction after this was, honestly, very childish, and luckily most of those families haven’t come back.For us, CM Dance is still the place it was 7 years ago and I am very thankful to be apart of such a wonderful school. Don't let a few bad eggs bring you down girls!

Natalie Hughes

05:30 17 Sep 25

Our daughter has been dancing at CM Dance for 6 years and she absolutely loves it. We have always found the teachers to be very kind and they always make the classes lots of fun. We highly recommend CM Dance.

Regan Farrell

03:28 13 Sep 25

Beautiful Teachers with wonderful values. Kindness always shown. Have known Clare for over 50 years and she is a blessing to dance and her dancers.

Michelle O'Neill

08:35 06 Sep 25

We have been part of the CM Dance Family for nearly 16 years and have come back as we have found the owner loving and supportive of our daughter's passion. Over the last year we have seen her enjoy the love of Irish dancing and watching her perform again on stage. I can only thank Clare and the teachers for their support and encouragement towards our daughter.Sad to hear all the negative comments.Clare and her Dance school have always showed support to the dancers families and always been welcoming.Keep up the great work Clare and CM Dance.😁

Etienne Van Heerden

08:24 06 Sep 25

Excellent ballet class for my daughter! She loves it and the teachers are all so kind and gentle!

Katie James

00:55 02 Aug 25

Great variety of dance styles to learn, different locations and excellent teachers. Our kids love it!

Jenny Edwards

00:27 02 Aug 25

I couldn’t ask for a better dance studio for my child. CM Dance is such a warm, welcoming place where my kids are encouraged to grow not only as dancers but as people. Our teacher is truly one of a kind — personable, loving, and someone our child deeply admires. She leads with heart, sets a beautiful example, and creates a space where every dancer feels valued. We feel so lucky to be part of the CM Dance family.

Jess Donaghey

12:43 24 Jun 25

I grew up dancing at CM doing jazz, ballet, tap and after a pause post high school, I have returned for the past few years. While there is no adult dance class for returning dancers, joining in with the senior dancers has been great as they are such a welcoming group and are all incredible dancers. It’s been great to improve my technical skills in a consistent weekly format compared to adult casual classes at other places which are usually solely choreography based learning.

Mia Wong

07:08 18 Mar 25

As the mother of two incredibly different girls, I am deeply grateful to Clare and her team at CM Dance. They have created an environment where both of my daughters feels safe and secure. Under Clare's guidance, both of my girls have thrived, gaining confidence and becoming the best versions of themselves. We cannot thank Clare enough for helping our girls find their wings.

Shauna O

11:20 08 Feb 25

A very warm and caring dance school, we moved last year after our last school closed down and my girls couldn’t be happier. CM made the transition very easy and inviting. My girls are learning a dance skill that is not all that common and they are loving it!

Nea O'Riely

02:24 08 Feb 25

A warm dance school that’s offers a varied number of dance styles.My child has been Irish dancing here for three years after not enjoying the first school she attended. At CM dance she looks forward to her lessons and loves the Feis’! Thank you CM Dance!

Fiona Geldard

10:24 28 May 24

My daughter has been attending CM Dance for over a year now, and we couldn’t be happier. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging. The small class sizes ensure that each child receives individual attention, and I’ve seen tremendous improvement in my daughter’s technique and confidence. Couldn’t ask for a better place for her to learn ballet!

Mali Shar

13:52 19 May 24

I cannot recommend CM dance highly enough 🌟 Ballet and Irish dance has helped build our daughter’s confidence since she joined aged 2. The teachers and school have a great sense of community and each teacher is highly skilled and has a great way with the kids. It’s a real family feel 💙

Danielle McKenna

00:47 18 May 24

Great dance school! I have 2 daughters who dance here, and I honestly found that they learnt more here in their first few months than they did in almost a year at their previous dance school! My girls have been dancing for 5 years across 3 different dance schools. This is our 3rd year with CM dance and we’re so happy we’ve made the switch. The teachers are very inclusive and I love that every child gets a chance of being front and centre during their performances. Clare had excellent communication and always gives plenty of notice for any upcoming concerts or performance which has been so helpful with our busy household. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their little ones in dance!

Charmaine Butt

11:56 16 May 24

We are so deeply grateful to have had the calm, professional and supportive culture of CM Dance come alongside our girls with various dance forms these past couple of years.After trying multiple dance schools, we had been disappointed by the lack of education of form, of the way some were so forceful or overt in their pushiness. With CM Dance, there's not one Dance Mum in sight...it's a joy to hang out with such real people and the kids confidence has sky rocketed.

Catherine Toomey

00:02 05 May 23

CM Dance are the best!! Not only do they have really professional and skilled teachers with strong dance and theatre backgrounds, but they are also super wonderful, positive and supportive with children. They really do go the extra mile to give personalised attention and inclusivity of all children. My daughter really loves Beginner Irish with CM Dance and loves Miss Dana!

Natalie Deguara

23:39 29 Jul 22

We recently started her dance journey with CM Dance and and we’re lucky enough to experience our first ever end of year concert! We are so impressed with the very high standard presented by the school. Our daughter already feels at home amongst her teachers and other students and she thoroughly enjoys her lessons each week. We look forward to many more experiences to come!

Melissa Blake

08:59 27 Nov 21

CM dance is a family oriented dance school providing a nurturing environment that fosters skill development and growth with each dancer to reach their potential, all while sharing the joy and love for dancing.

Karen Wood

08:41 27 Nov 21

CM Dance has been a wonderful addition to our family. The 3 week try out period is great to give everything a go! Having just started in August, my two girls were concert ready by mid-Nov and part of a super performance! Thank you Claire, Miss Mana & Dana and all at CM Dance. Claire is a great MC too! 💚

Sinead Clark

07:56 27 Nov 21

CM Dance has been a game changer for our 7yo daughter. She entered both Ballet and Irish dancing mid term and was welcomed by kind children and a warm, fun environment. In just a short time, we have seen our daughter grow in confidence and overall wellbeing because she has found something she truly loves and can see herself progressing in each week. Clare has created an unusually welcoming culture in her dance school, and we have appreciated that even though skills and high quality teaching are valued, these are not at the expense of the children's joy and inclusion. Highly recommend.

Jaime Muller

03:32 14 Jun 21

CM dance has been so wonderful for my Irish dancing daughter. The classes are fun, and my daughter has learned so much! Great teacher's, communication and support all round.

Linda McMahon

09:01 11 Jan 21

We've been part of the CM Dance family for over 9 years. As a little one, our daughter enjoyed ballet and jazz before starting Irish and becoming a Championship Irish dancer. Clare and her amazing team of dance teachers have been instrumental in the emotional and physical development of our daughter. CM Dance has given her the gift and joy of dance as well as teaching her resilience, stamina, determination and courage. We highly recommend this dance school.

Johanna Hann

02:19 04 Jan 21

Lovely staff who provide an exciting and positive dance experience. A great balance of technique and fun.

Anna Belle

01:57 01 Jan 21

Always professional and our son is very happy. He's progressed really well this year and can't wait to start the new term

Anthony Meland

00:32 01 Jan 21

We joined CM Dance in 2011 when our daughter was just 5. From the very first class she was in love with Irish dance, and we were thrilled to finally find a dance school based on solid family values that encouraged the children and their parents to become part of a united dance community. CM Dance have supported and encouraged our daughter, understanding her individual needs not only with physical dance, but also supporting emotional balance through the journey of Irish dance competition from local and State events through to National level competition. Clare's expertise, inspiration, guidance and continued support of our daughter's dreams is invaluable to us as parents. We look forward to the years ahead and the enjoyment and many more friendships that being part of CM Dance will bring.

Paula Ryan

04:28 31 Dec 20

This is our 5th year with CM dance and each year my daughter loves it more and more. Thank you Clare and Tiffany for your kindness, energy, and passion for dance.

Beth R

07:34 01 Dec 20

CM Dance is a family friendly and professional dance school, great teachers, very inclusive and considerate of families for cost for costumes etc. We have been with CM Dance for 6 years and the school is going from strength to strength.

Wei Shun Lee

03:13 01 Dec 20

My daughter has been a student at CM Dance for six months now and she is totally loving the experience. The teachers and staff are very friendly and endlessly helpful for unexperienced dance parents.

Susan Lewis

01:47 01 Dec 20

We moved to the Camp Hill/Coorparoo area middle of last year, and were keen to find a new dance school for our 3 year old. After trying out a few studios, we finally found Clare and the ladies at CM Dance and our experience has been fantastic. Each class is different, a different theme, different dance moves learnt. The kids leave with a little reminder each week of the class theme done. So thoughtful! Our daughter's confidence has grown so much in the past year, and she's made friends and looks forward to attending each week. Thanks ladies, your instruction is so professional and we really enjoy spending some time with you each week

Joanne Heilbronn

01:12 01 Dec 20

CM dance is best in town.my daughter is really enjoying and the staff is great too.I strongly recommend this place for other parents.

Sunalika Ranabahu

21:39 30 Nov 20

I could not recommend CM Dance highly enough. My daughter has been with them for two years and this is my son's first year with Irish dancing in the Redlands. The kids learn so much in such an awesome, happy and encouraging environment. My favourite part is Clare organises a concert mid-year which is very casual to give kids an opportunity to go on stage to get experience. It is so supporting and fun without pressure. The kids have made so many new friends and just love it. It's amazing to see how much they have learned at the end of year concert and see their confidence and ability to dance grow 🙂

Tracey

11:17 23 Sep 18

My two daughters began Irish dancing lessons with CM Dance at the beginning of 2018. It's now September and they have learnt so much and more than just the basics of the first Irish step. I am very impressed with Clare's teaching of the class and how they cater for all ages and abilities. My oldest daughter also attended classes at CM Dance last year and performed in the 2017 annual concert. It was fantastic and I loved the modern choice of music particularly for the Irish dances. The more experienced Irish dancers (who participate in competitions) are very talented at CM Dance and it was a pleasure to watch them perform at the concert. The experienced hard shoe dancers certainly have the wow factor! I am so happy my girls attend a dance school which offers a friendly and supportive environment and I look forward to watching them grow and further develop in the skill of Irish dancing.

Kelly Georgas

21:07 22 Sep 18

CM DANCE- WOW. My 10yr old daughter has danced since she was 3 years old. Though she loved it, it felt robotic. The last 2 years we have become team members of CM Dance Studio and my daughters confidence and self worth have escalated beyond my belief. She loves the studio, the teachers and her dance companions. The teachers individually help all the children in the class, not just the best in class. This makes happier, more focused and confident children.I recommend CM Dance to any parent who is searching for a loving community to help build confidence, and happiness in their child activity. A studio where everyone is kind to each other and supports one another. I can not speak more highly of them.

Dannielle Green

04:38 22 Sep 18

My daughter started dancing at the age of 3 at CM Dance from Little Movers and Ballerina to Love to Dance. We wanted her to join a dance school that is small and can focus on giving her the confidence and nurturing she needed. She started Irish Dancing when she was 5 1/2 years old and have loved it from the first time she saw the older girls dancing. Many friendships have been formed from both my daughter and the parents. CM Dance have provided our daughter with the guidance and support she needed to achieve her dreams. We look forward to many more years with CM Dance.

Helen Miller

04:26 22 Sep 18

CM Dance has a family friendly and relaxed feel. It has encouraged our 3 very timid girls to explore and have fun with dance.

Lisa Copland

00:38 22 Sep 18

I have experienced other dance schools- and this one suits my family. The emphasis is clearly on the love of dance, and support and encouragement of each child. I really appreciate Clare’s attempts to keep performances exciting and fun, but not exorbitantly priced.

Siobhan Oostenbroek

00:07 22 Sep 18

CM Dance has been great for my daughter’s confidence. The teachers are fabulous, and I enjoy watching the improvements throughout the year. There is no unrealistic expectations put on either kids or parents, the classes and the uniforms are reasonably priced, and you won’t break the bank on an end of year performance. I would highly recommend CM Dance to anyone.

Francesca Smith

23:03 21 Sep 18

Well organised class and lots of fun for the little ones, we love it!

Janet Purcell

19:27 31 Jul 17

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