Step into the light.

Ballet, tap, modern and more, taught in Manoora, Cairns, to dancers from three years old.

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Ten JMDS ballet students in navy leotards and pink tights, posed around a barre

Every dancer, centre stage.

RAD ballet and ISTD tap and modern, alongside hip hop, conditioning and competition.

A family studio in Manoora, teaching Cairns to dance from the age of three.

Julia Macalpine Dance Studio teaches the internationally recognised Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus and the ISTD tap and modern syllabus, alongside hip hop, conditioning and competition troupes.

Every class is shaped around the dancers in it. Some come for fun and fitness, some for exams and the stage, and every one of them is treated as an individual.

Ballet: Royal Academy of Dance syllabus
Tap & Modern: ISTD syllabus
Also: Hip hop, conditioning, competition
Ages: From 3 years, with Baby Ballet
Studio: 7 Reservoir Road, Manoora

The repertoire.

Seven ways to dance at JMDS. Not sure where to start? Ask us and we'll match the class to the dancer.

Baby Ballet

Ages: 3+
Style: Pre-syllabus ballet

First steps, music and imagination for our youngest dancers.

Classical Ballet

Ages: 5+
Syllabus: RAD

Strength, flexibility, musicality and artistry. Graded exams are optional.

Tap

Ages: 5+
Syllabus: ISTD

Rhythm, timing and coordination, with exams as dancers progress.

Modern

Ages: 5+
Syllabus: ISTD

Contemporary, jazz and lyrical elements in one expressive style.

Hip Hop

Ages: Ask us
Style: Street dance

Groove, musicality and choreography to current music.

Conditioning

Ages: Ask us
Focus: Strength & flexibility

Dance-specific training that supports technique in every style.

Competition

Entry: By invitation
Format: Troupes & solos

Eisteddfod and competition work for dedicated dancers.

Full details, ages and syllabus notes are on the classes page.

On stage, and on the podium.

JMDS troupe in pink and black performing on stage at the Evolution Dance Competition — Troupe, Evolution Dance Competition

JMDS student in a black tutu holding her RAD Shirley Teacy Awards finalist certificate — RAD Shirley Teacy Awards 2026, overall award finalist

JMDS troupe in red and black playing-card costumes with their trophy — Troupe, FNQ Tropical Dance Festival

JMDS soloist in black lace holding a one-handed walkover on stage — Soloist

Adventure in Neverland poster: Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, a mermaid and a pirate ship under a full moon

Adventure in Neverland.

Faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust.

Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Shows: 11am and 5pm
Venue: Trinity Bay Performing Arts Centre

Take your place in the line-up.

New dancers are always welcome. Tell us about yours and we'll find the right class.

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