The East Maitland Academy of Dance is run by János Szabó, a member of the Hungarian National Ballet who took over the school, which was establishedin 1947, in 2009. The aims of the school are to create an optimal learning environment in order to enable the students to achieve the highest level they are capable of in the genre they wish to pursue. Classical Ballet training provides the technical support base form which all the other genres of dance benefit. Students are guided by highly skilled professionals in Classical (R.A.D), Vaganova, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Musical Theatre.

Influence Performing Arts (formerly known at GCSDance) has taken on a fresh and modern look, with the same trusted training and quality. We provide the highest possible quality of training that coincides with our nurturing and family friendly atmosphere. Influence Performing Arts is one of the Central Coast's leading dance studios, offering an array of styles including Classical Ballet RAD, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and the Ready Set Dance Pre School Program. We source the best teachers across the Central Coast and Sydney to train our dancers, and they have undertaken a high level of training and strive to inspire the students when in class. All of our students are encouraged to take our RAD ballet classes to gain a solid dance foundation. We also encourage, support and commit to the undertaking of RAD Ballet Exams in our purpose built dance studio here on the Central Coast. Influence Performing Arts holds an incredible end of year concert at the Laycock Street Theatre, where students perform routines that they have worked on during the year. This is an amazing opportunity for the students to showcase their improvements and to gain further confidence in themselves. There are also opportunities for students to compete in our very successful performance team as well as solos and duos in a number of eisteddfods though out the year. If you are looking for a dance school on the Central Coast that : Values the importance of learning good technique and offers the highest quality of teaching in every class no matter the age Creates a fun, family orientated environment that is inclusive of each and every student Carefully selects age appropriate music, choreography & costumes which reflect our core values Provides the opportunity to purchase uniforms and dance supplies on the premises