MACKAY'S PREMIER DANCE STUDIO

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LEISA PAYNE SCHOOL OF DANCE

Welcome to Leisa Payne School of Dance, Mackay’s premier destination for aspiring dancers from ages one to pre-professional. We are located in the heart of Mackay and offer a comprehensive range of dance classes including: classical ballet, tap, modern jazz, contemporary, acrobatics, hip hop, musical theatre and vocal coaching.

We offer programs tailored to all ages and skill levels. We have our newest program Wiggles World of Dance for our youngest dancers, nationally recognised certificates in dance for our older dancers and an Elite Classical Ballet Transition program for our aspiring dancers.

All of our classes and programs are led by experienced teachers who are passionate and dedicated to excellence. Every one of our students receives elite training in a supportive and nurturing environment helping them reach their potential.

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2026 PROSPECTUS

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WE OFFER A RANGE OF DIFFERENT CLASSES

THE WIGGLES

MODERN JAZZ

CLASSICAL BALLET

CONTEMPORARY

TAP

MUSICAL THEATRE

HIP HOP

VOCAL COACHING

ACROBATICS

THE WIGGLES WORLD OF DANCE

MACKAY'S NEWEST PROGRAM FOR OUR LITTLEST 1-4 YEAR OLD DANCERS

We are beyond thrilled to present The Wiggles World of Dance to our studio! Whether your little one loves to twirl like a ballerina or prefers to bust a move with tap and jazz, we’ve got something special for them. We have two age groups- Mini Wiggles (1-2 years old) and Junior Wiggles (3-4 years old).

In this exciting program, we’re offering three streams:

Ballet Stream – Perfect for those who love to twirl and leap!

Tap & Jazz Stream – Ideal for little movers who love to create rhythms and groove!

Musical Theatre Stream – A fun and imaginative class where little dancers sing, move and act!

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HELLO, I’M LEISA

I am so excited to have you here! We have so many dedicated and passionate teachers and dancers that make Leisa Payne School of Dance a family. Our teachers instil a deep passion for dance in every student, encouraging our students to chase their dreams. I started the dance school 36 years ago and have been working hard every day to create a place that is not only elite but like a second home.

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WHAT PEOPLE LOVE ABOUT LP

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When we found Leisa Payne School of Dance we found more than a dance school we found a home away from home for our girls. The dance school has an abundance of the highest quality teachers available and the best training possible combined with nurturing and lots of fun. LP is also so well organised, we have never experienced this level of organisation at any other dance school. We couldn’t be happier with our our choice!

RACH

We have been a part of the Leisa Payne School of Dance for many years, having been a previous student of Leisa myself. My daughters love spending time at dancing and building strong relationships with their teachers and friends. The skills they have come away with not only relate to dance alone. Their dedication, resilience, strength, drive, respect and confidence are all skills that they are able to apply to other aspects of their lives. We are grateful for the high level of training, experiences and opportunities that are available and thankful for the wonderful teaching staff that bring out the best in our girls.

MICHELLE

I highly recommend this dance studio to anyone wanting to pursue their career in dance nationally or internationally or even just for something fun. I’m a professional contemporary ballet theatre dancer living in Europe dancing with one of the most prestigious ballet companies in Paris, France, England and UK. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for the kind hearted and generous staff at this studio that pointed me in the right direction. I just want to say thank you for all you have done! The BEST Dance studio in Mackay X

ZEAK