Longest trading · Updated October 2026
New South Wales dance schools, longest trading
As of October 2026, the three longest-trading dance schools in New South Wales on Staying Power are Toongabbie Dance Centre (started in 1967; 4.5 from 19 Google reviews), GB Dance Co (started in 1968; 4.8 from 20 Google reviews) and LA Talent Performing Arts & Dance School (started in 1971; 4.6 from 23 Google reviews).
- Dance Schools compared
- 686
- Google reviews
- 17,238
- Median rating
- 5.0
| # | Business | Rating | Google reviews | Started | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toongabbie Dance Centre42 Aurelia St, Sydney NSW 2146 | 19 Google reviews | 1967 | ||
| 2 | GB Dance Co30 Barry Rd, Sydney NSW 2170 | 20 Google reviews | 1968 | ||
| 3 | LA Talent Performing Arts & Dance School27-29 Fariola St, Sydney NSW 2128 | 23 Google reviews | 1971 | ||
| 4 | Academy BalletThe Entertainment Quarter, 17 Park Rd N, Sydney NSW 2021 | 19 Google reviews | 1979 | ||
| 5 | LHCA45 Bonville St, Urunga NSW 2455 | 10 Google reviews | 1980 | ||
| 6 | Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio | 57 Google reviews | 1987 | ||
| 7 | Creative Dance Academy Cranebrook - Kids & Toddler Dance Classes | 33 Google reviews | 1988 | ||
| 8 | Lee Academy3 Teamster Clos, Central Coast NSW 2259 | 35 Google reviews | 1993 | ||
| 9 | The Stage Door Performing Arts | Rouse HillLibrary Building, Level 1 Suite 102A/29 Main St | 308 Google reviews | 1994 | ||
| 10 | The Stage Door Performing Arts | Norwest | 112 Google reviews | 1994 | ||
| 11 | Steps 2 Stardom Performing Arts Academy | 36 Google reviews | 1994 | ||
| 12 | KC Dance Co | 30 Google reviews | 1998 | ||
| 13 | Innovative Dance Co | 30 Google reviews | 2000 | ||
| 14 | Dubbo Ballet Studio13 Douglas Mawson Dr, Dubbo NSW 2830 | 15 Google reviews | 2001 | ||
| 15 | AP Performers283 Kingsway, Sydney NSW 2229 | 24 Google reviews | 2002 | ||
| 16 | Sister2Sister School of Singing22 Hudson Ave, Sydney NSW 2154 | 52 Google reviews | 2004 | ||
| 17 | Van Loon Dance Academy3 Fairlight St, Sydney NSW 2095 | 16 Google reviews | 2004 | ||
| 18 | The Hills Dance Factory252 New Line Rd, Sydney NSW 2158 | 31 Google reviews | 2004 | ||
| 19 | Jeanette Briggs Dance Academy | 93 Google reviews | 2005 | ||
| 20 | Dance Works Studio65 Captain Cook Dr, Sydney NSW 2229 | 17 Google reviews | 2005 | ||
| 21 | Harbour Performing Arts CentreUnit 1/12 Keona Cct, Boambee NSW 2450 | 14 Google reviews | 2007 | ||
| 22 | Encore Performance Studio249 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481 | 11 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 23 | JB Dance Long Jetty | 34 Google reviews | 2009 | ||
| 24 | Tiny Toes Ballet - Dance Classes Hills, Inner West and Northshore | 165 Google reviews | 2010 | ||
| 25 | Entertainment Works102 Station Rd, Sydney NSW 2147 | 23 Google reviews | 2010 | ||
| 26 | Sydney Tango Collective395 Oxford Street, Sydney NSW 2021 | 23 Google reviews | 2010 | ||
| 27 | Dance Factor by Jessica Walker11 Warehouse Pl, Wollongong NSW 2526 | 123 Google reviews | 2011 | ||
| 28 | Prodigy Performing Arts | 213 Google reviews | 2011 | ||
| 29 | Tropical Soul Dance Studio | 205 Google reviews | 2011 | ||
| 30 | Dance Domain | 26 Google reviews | 2011 | ||
| 31 | Nachle Sydney | 19 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 32 | The Cassettes 80s Dance Classes | 61 Google reviews | 2013 | ||
| 33 | United Dance12 Johnson St, Maitland NSW 2320 | 64 Google reviews | 2014 | ||
| 34 | Kookies N Kream Dance School248 Humphries Rd, Sydney NSW 2177 | 38 Google reviews | 2014 | ||
| 35 | CareToDance Dance Studios - Balmain595 Darling St, Sydney NSW 2039 | 273 Google reviews | 2014 | ||
| 36 | SDS GRIFFITH - Shannon's Dance Studio - Griffith Dance School13 Altin St, Griffith NSW 2680 | 26 Google reviews | 2014 | ||
| 37 | KCC Dance Studio114 Station Rd, Sydney NSW 2147 | 24 Google reviews | 2014 | ||
| 38 | Stars Performing Arts Academy20c Lenehan Rd, Griffith NSW 2680 | 10 Google reviews | 2015 | ||
| 39 | Dance On Pointe31 Attunga Rd, Blaxland NSW 2774 | 151 Google reviews | 2016 | ||
| 40 | Evolve Performance Studios12 Pringle Rd, Wollongong NSW 2519 | 46 Google reviews | 2016 | ||
| 41 | GLM Dance Studio65 Jersey St, Sydney NSW 2077 | 25 Google reviews | 2016 | ||
| 42 | Castle Hill Dance Studio & Venue Hire5 Gladstone Rd, Sydney NSW 2154 | 212 Google reviews | 2017 | ||
| 43 | Jiayin MasterClass (Sydney Branch)Evolution Performing Arts Centre, Level 2/575-597 Pacific Hwy | 14 Google reviews | 2018 | ||
| 44 | Dream St Dance Company | 64 Google reviews | 2019 | ||
| 45 | Simone's School of Performing Arts | 64 Google reviews | 2019 | ||
| 46 | Milk Dance Studios | 12 Google reviews | 2020 | ||
| 47 | PhysiPole Studios Wollongong | 25 Google reviews | 2021 | ||
| 48 | Adrenaline Academy | Dance Studio | Unanderra32 Investigator Dr, Wollongong NSW 2526 | 24 Google reviews | 2021 | ||
| 49 | MNM Creating and PerformingGrove Square the Hills, 375-383 Windsor Rd, Sydney NSW 2153 | 52 Google reviews | 2022 | ||
| 50 | Sally K Dance2 Mackellar St, Sydney NSW 2750 | 32 Google reviews | 2022 |
Staying Power compared 686 dance schools in New South Wales, with 17,238 Google reviews between them. Of these, 58 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 11 reviews.
Of the dance schools compared, the most reviewed is R&M Salsa and Bachata Sydney, with 561 Google reviews at 5.0.
How this list is ranked
Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed.
The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
Questions
- Which dance schools in New South Wales have been trading the longest?
- As of October 2026, the three longest-trading dance schools in New South Wales on Staying Power are Toongabbie Dance Centre (started in 1967; 4.5 from 19 Google reviews), GB Dance Co (started in 1968; 4.8 from 20 Google reviews) and LA Talent Performing Arts & Dance School (started in 1971; 4.6 from 23 Google reviews).
- How does Staying Power rank dance schools in New South Wales?
- Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed. The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
- How many dance schools in New South Wales did Staying Power compare?
- Staying Power compared 686 dance schools in New South Wales, with 17,238 Google reviews between them. Of these, 58 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 11 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.