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Choosing the Perfect Dance Studio for Your Child in Perth
Are you in search of the best dance studio in Perth for your child? With the variety of options available, picking the right one can feel overwhelming. In this guide, we'll outline the key factors you should consider to ensure you're making the best choice for your...
Dancer of the Month – May 2021
Meet Ridhima! “I felt like I was missing some spice in my life. A hobby that was my own, something exciting to look forward to after a long day at work, and something to bring up during boring icebreakers! Elan delivered...” How are we half way through the year...
Dancer of the Month – April 2021
Meet SAMIRAH! “By the end of my first class I was in love with Élan, I knew right then and there that Élan is the place/community.” It may have been a strange month with the virus that shall not be named keeping us inside for part of it, but that won't stop us from...
Dancer of the Month – February 2021
Meet SAMIRAH! "I needed to do something healthy but fun at the same time but more importantly to find myself again (the fun me 😉)" We may have lost French ballet dance sensation Mrs Zizi Jeanmaire in July 2020 but we gained us this month’s DANCER OF THE MONTH. Ladies...
Dancer of the Month – July 2020
Meet this month's star Elaninen! LYNDA NEOH! "It doesn’t matter if you are old or young, a beginner or someone who hasn’t danced for years... If you love to dance just try it out so don’t think too much!" A dancer in her childhood, Lynda saw her daughter dancing and...
Dancer of the Month – June 2020
Meet our June Dancer of the Month MADI MADAVILITOGIA! "It’s ok to be nervous at first, but the other dancers and teachers will help you to grow and be more confident within yourself." Believe us when we tell you that this kid has SWAG! Madi is one of our Saturday...
A Love Letter to my Fellow Studio Owners & Creatives
Hi all, hope everyone is well. Out of respect and admiration for what you all do, I've sat on what I'm about to say for a while. I’ve taken some time to think about what I want to say, and how I want to express it, because as much as this means to me, I didn't want...
Black Lives Matter
We get it. Your feeds and brains are full. For some, you're probably still struggling with the language and action to take to try make it all a little quieter, and a little nicer to swallow. But the reality is, the loudness of it all has boldly brought issues to the...
Dancer of the Month – May 2020
"I love dancing. It makes me feel so happy. I love mastering something difficult and practicing until it feels like normal and easy."-PATTY ENGLISHThis month we are celebrating PATTY!Rain or shine, you will find Patty burning up the floor of a Thursday night. She has...
Dancer of the Month – February 2020
"Ignore that negative voice and just go for it!"-GRACE MURRAY This month we are celebrating GRACE! Grace only started dancing in October 2019, and has grown and improved incredibly in such a short period of time! When asked what she get's out of her Elan...
Dancer of the Month – January 2020
"for me it's about feeling so much better at the end of a class than I do at the beginning. The music, the movement. Regardless of what ever is going on dancing at Elan always makes the day better."-LIANA This month we are celebrating LIANA! After spending time...
Dancer of the Month – August 2019
This month we would like to congratulate Kadi Nodder, who truly puts her heart and soul into every class she participates in, and that is A LOT of soul considering she does Afrojam, Heels, Hip Hop and Twerk! Kadi’s interest was piqued when she saw The Heels On segment...
Dancer of the Month – July 2019
Dancer of the Month,Val! CONGRATULATIONS! If you’re looking for some fire to keep you warm this winter we’ve got the right cure 🔥🔥🔥 Our Adult Hip Hop, Twerk, and Dance Essentials classes are sure to get you warmed up and we’ve got the firecracker to ignite your...
Dancer of the Month – June 2019
Wait a minute... We’re halfway through 2019 already!? Am I ready for winter!? Will Élan still bring the heat!? YES! YES! And YAAAASSS! I’ll tell you who else is bringing the heat, June’s Dancer of the Month Vanessa! She’s been jamming with us at Dancehall and...
Dancer of the Month – May 2019
Can we take a moment to celebrate our fantastic beginners who have been consistently stepping out of their comfort zone at our adult dance classes in 2019! We're so proud of you! One particular beginner we’re celebrating is May’s Dancer of the Month, Surya Selvakumar!...
Dancer of the Month – April 2019
The ladies of Élan have been killing it lately and one gem shows us how to work those dance steps with confidence, Rachel Evans is April's Dancer of the Month! After learning to twerk at a Christmas party with our resident twerk queen Rhian, Rachel has been with...
Dancer of the Month – March 2019
We’re in March already!? The start to 2019 at Élan has been no less than inspirational as we wrapped our summer holiday dance program, kicked off festivities at our Block Party, began a new term with new Perth dance classes, and met new Elaniens. One Elanien in...
New exercising revolution involving dancing in high heels
Oooh Yesss Honey. You're reading this because you're finally ready to get your GROWN AND SEXY on. It's taken some courage for you to get here so props to you. The good news, that's the hard part. The rest will come quite naturally if you continue to trust you're in...
Dancer of the month – June
Whaaaaat?! How are we in June already? Well I guess it’s true when they say, time really does fly when you’re having fun. It’s been an explosive first half of 2018 at Elan Dance Est. And boy oh boy despite the recent chills in Western Australia our dancers are still...
Elan Dance Est. // Creating a connection
What is Elan Dance? Elan Dance is a unique, fun and social dance organisation with style. Elan Dance has now been in the light for 18 years. It started off by a woman who had the passion to dance and wanted to teach others of what dance means to her. Rita Nita when...
Mental Health Week – Dance yourself happy
Dancer of the month – Sept
This month has been all about planning and early preparation at the Elan headquarters and when it comes to lending a hand, this lady is never shy to put her hand up to help. Oh, and she can also shake it like a salt shaker! Please help us to congratulate our September...
Dancer of the month – Aug
WOW. It's officially the end of winter & we managed to steam up the studios over the past few months with some crazy, wicked dance moves. The energy from everyone has been something else... And that's exactly why we're awarding our August Dancer of the Month...
Dancer of the month – July
While the weather's cooling down, our dancefloor's been heating up and we've let this girl simmer under the radar for awhile but no more 🔥! It's time to award the amazing, Caitlin Young, as our July Dancer of the Month! Caitlin started dancing in 2010, training in...
Dancer of the month – June
Sooo we have no idea how we're halfway through the year already (where does the time go?!) but what we do know is that this amazing firecracker, Tracey Cook, is our June Dancer of the Month! Tracey has ZERO dance experience, besides dabbling in Calestenics when she...
Dancer of the month – June
Sooo we have no idea how we're halfway through the year already (where does the time go?!) but what we do know is that this amazing firecracker, Tracey Cook, is our June Dancer of the Month! Tracey has ZERO dance experience, besides dabbling in Calestenics when she...
Dancer of the month – May
Sooo the ladies have been slaying this recognition of late but NOT THIS TIME cause we'd like to introduce this badman, Alex Fenna, as the May Dancer of the Month!! Alex has been dancing for five years, training in Hip-Hop, and discovered Dancehall only in December of...
Dancer of the Month April 2017
We hope ya'll are well rested from all the public holidays this month and are ready to smash May cause Davina Staneva has rocked our socks right off 💥... So much that we're awarding her with the April Dancer of the Month title! Davina's dance history started a little...
Elan Teen Hip Hop Dance Classes
✖️Teen Training ✖️ Check out these cool cats absolutely nailing it on stage yesterday. Our next intake for teen training is during the April school holidays on the 22nd April. We keep classes small to promote tailored training. If you missed out last teen intake get...
Sexy Heels On @ Elan Dance Est
For the grown and sexy or those who just want a little more confidence in their step.
Hip Hop Dance Class @ Elan Dance Est Perth
Perth Dance Classes | Afrojam @ Elan Dance Est
Perth Dance Classes | Afrojam @ Elan Dance Est
➕What to Wear➕
➕What to Wear➕ Psst watch this before it gets taken down🙈 Looking for what to wear during class? No worries, at Elan Dance we've got you covered 😉 Check out our girl @martinedaniella to see what she has to share. Get your HEELS ON and own it. Ft. our babe...
Move it Mondays
#moveitmondays with the Teletubbies. Are we the only ones with Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You stuck in their heads?
Move it Mondays
#moveitmondays with the Teletubbies. Are we the only ones with Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You stuck in their heads?
Dancer of the Month Jan 2017
2017, WHADDUP! We're kicking off the year with a bang as we award this beauty, Gemma Gale, as our January dancer of the month! Entering the dance world young, Gemma took up classical ballet until her early teens and then flipped the switch, moving onto hip-hop. Over...
Never give up
The next time you feel like giving up just remember Missy Elliott made a come back!!!
Family
That one place you come to every week to hang with people who let you be the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, beautiful and magical YOU✊🏼 #everyonebelongsatelan #doyoubooboo
Girl Boss
Toss your hair in a bun, drink some coffee, put on some dancehall music and handle it. See you in class tonight. You never know, we might be the confidence needed to finally start that side project you've been putting off. #everyonebelongsatelan #elaniens
Oh, A B C – New dance classes coming soon
NEW DANCE CLASSES ON THURSDAYS and they're as simple as, do re mi. So get up off of that wall and come shake something. Don't know how to shake? Well we do, and we can teach you!! Need more info? Come and visit us in class or contact our friendly staff below 🙂 Phone:...
Elan Review – Jenny
I love Èlan Dance Est. I'm a reserved person and usually take time to warm up to new people and places. But with Èlan dance community, they are always so welcoming and lovely, it didn't take me long to feel i'm a part of the family. I love the teachers, I love the...
Marianne
Èlan Dance Est. is such an amazing studio to learn, grow and establish yourself as a dancer in. All of the teachers are all beyond talented and are so dedicated to their students and passionate about dance! Definitely somewhere to go if you are looking to grow as a...
Rachael
Definitely the best dance community I've ever been a part of! Elan is made up of dancers from all walks of life that make you feel welcome every week you're there. I've learnt so much from the lovely teachers and dancers, and have made friends that will be with me for...
Rachael
Definitely the best dance community I've ever been a part of! Elan is made up of dancers from all walks of life that make you feel welcome every week you're there. I've learnt so much from the lovely teachers and dancers, and have made friends that will be with me for...
Elan Review – Sonia
Makes me feel like I'm apart of a big family... good vibes, good energies and amazing/qualified teachers! Love you all