After School Programs
Since opening in 1998, Plie, Groove'n'Shuffle School of Performing Arts has become the hub of all things performing arts on the northern beaches of Sydney.
Since opening 25 years ago, the ethos of Plié has always been to provide a community environment and a safe and happy place for local children & their families.
Plie offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, break dance, competitive cheerleading, tumbling, pom, singing, drama, production classes, strength & conditioning, eisteddfod teams, private tuition & special needs programs with studios in Cromer & Pittwater.
Plie caters for both boys & girls, from tiny tots right through to adults. Classes are offered for beginners through to advanced level. Students can attend for fun & fitness, or train towards a professional career in performing arts.
All classes are taught by qualified teachers & coaches and exams and eisteddfods available for keen & dedicated students.
Plie students have many opportunities to perform & compete. Each year two full production concerts are run for every student enrolled. Competition level dancers compete at eisteddfods & cheerleaders compete at both State & National Championships.
In 2019 Plié was recognised at the Australian Business Awards as the Most Outstanding Performing Arts Business in the nation, and has won the Local Northern Beaches Business Awards for 4 consecutive years.
In 2021, Plie was honoured to be the recipient of the Northern Beaches Council Inclusion Award for our CheerAbility & DanceAbility programs which give athletes with additional needs the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and determination, experience joy and success, and participate in the social aspects of friendship and teamwork in a safe and encouraging environment.
Plie is both an Active Kids & Creative Kids provider.
Free trials available year round!
Pittwater Campus - Mona Vale & Newport
We offer gymnastics classes to nurture all levels and abilities. We have recreational gymnastics classes, KinderGym classes, competitive gymnastics squads, tricking classes, tumbling classes, adults gymnastics classes, birthday parties and holiday camps. We are a registered gymnastics club with Gymnastics Australia located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
Aussie Gems is the leading dance, gymnastics, and cheerleading club on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We offer world class facilities with a team of fully accredited and experienced coaches. Our club prides itself on encouraging fit, confident athletes who excel in recreational and competitive programs.
We are prepared to cater for every need, building a philosophy of trust and structure, which helps our athletes to progress from any level.
Aussie Gems programs are:
Little Gems (Preschooler 2-6yrs):
GymJoeys 2-6yrs - Focus on motor skills development, high-energy movement.
Gymini 4-6yrs - Our aim is to take your child on a gymnastics adventure.
Mini Dance/Acro 2-6yrs - A mix of acro/dance skills, focusing on balance, coordination, musicality and rhythm.
Competitive Cheerleading Teams: Through the passion and dedication of our highly trained coaches, you are sure to not only learn the skills required to succeed but also many valuable life skills such as resilience, accountability, and the importance of teamwork.
Competitive Dance: Our goal for our competitive dancers is to have fun, learn & push to their limits. We have a variety of competitive teams in Novice and All-Star, and dance disciplines.
Recreational Dance: Our new program encourages dancers to step out of their comfort zone, have some fun while learning some cool moves and fall in love with dance with their friends!
Tumbling/Floor Based Gymnastics: This is a fantastic way for athletes to work on and learn new tumbling skills or progressing through levels in a safe environment under the guidance from our qualified coaches.
Recreational Gymnastics: Recreational Gymnastics classes for Girls and Boys who will experience all gymnastics apparatus, working on their core and strength, and learning all the flips and tricks. We have recreational classes for all ages and abilities.
Competitive Gymnastics: Perform on all our Olympic for both Girls and Boys: Focusing on Technique, Flexibility, Strength and fun, our high-level coaches will help you reach your true potential.
Hukilau Cafe: Our on-site cafe is a perfect place for parents to relax and grab a coffee while the kids learn and have fun. It is a completely vegetarian cafe, offering a large range of tasty plant alternatives, also with a large range of hot drinks, smoothies and much more!
Birthday Parties: 2 hours of non-stop fun with enthusiastic party coaches. A range of activities such as Nerf, Ninja, Multisport, Slime Making, Cupcake Decorating, Cheerleading, Dance and Gymnastics for you to choose from with no experience required. With 3 different types of packages to choose from, our facilities include trampolines, massive cheer floors, air track, gymnastics equipment, dance room and more, and with an onsite cafe to organise your party food, you can't go wrong!
School Holiday Program: The best way to enjoy and learn at the same time. With 7.5 hours of non-stop fun with enthusiastic coaches taking kids through a variety of different rotations such as ninja, trampolining, gymnastics, tumbling, dance and, plus one special craft per day (as on timetable), with morning team and lunch included!
Cheer Camp: With 7.5 hours of non-stop fun, kids can enjoy our cheer camp, rotating through tumbling, stunting, dance and a special cheer craft (see timetable). There is no experience required for the cheer camp, and kids of any age are welcome to join.
Unit 10
Cheerleading & Tumbling:
Unit 13
Both located at 25 Frenchs Forest Road East, in Frenchs Forest 2086.
At Allambie Grove Complex
Basement Dance Studios is an inclusive and vibrant dance school offering fun and engaging classes for children aged 2.5 to 18 years. Whether students are looking to dance recreationally or join our fierce competition teams, we provide a supportive space where every child can shine. Our passionate teachers are dedicated to building confidence, creativity, and strong technique in each dancer. From bubs to teens, we focus on developing big personalities on stage while fostering a love of dance. At Basement, everyone is welcome, and every dancer is celebrated. Join us and experience the joy of dance in a fun, uplifting environment!
Umbrella School of Music is a new inclusive school offering opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and disabilities to express themselves through music, singing and movement. The school's vision is to improve people's lives by developing not just music but life skills, confidence and creativity all whilst having fun and feeling joy!
Additionally, the school fosters meaningful connections and relationships between people of all ages and walks of life thereby contributing to a more caring, compassionate, inclusive society where all are accepted for their differences, abilities and uniqueness!
Ingrid Bass, Principal Facilitator, offers one on one music, singing and movement sessions, as well as small group activities, workshops and events for people of all ages and abilities, breaking down barriers and stigmas through the universal language of music.
Their monthly Krazy Karaoke Blasts have been one way in which Ingrid has achieved these aims but now the school is planning to put on an inclusive musical production, the one-act edition of Disney's CAMP ROCK, buddying up a person with and without disability as each character in the show!
With 3 performances to hit the stage at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood from March 23 to 29, 2025 this inclusive production will make theatre history being the first of its type in Sydney! The project launches with a workshop on June 23 - for more information and to book in for the workshop, please go here: https://umbrellasom.com.au/inclusive-musical/
NDIS Funds Accepted for self and plan-managed participants
Speak & Write was established to help children, adolescents and young adults develop and improve their speech, language, literacy and comprehension skills.
Speak & Write offers a comprehensive range of professional Speech Pathology services including:
- Individual Speech Therapy: in clinic or at your child's preschool or school
- Speech assessment (including Childhood Apraxia of Speech)
- Language assessment
- Literacy (Reading & Spelling) assessment
-Telehealth Services and Remote Therapy
- Consultancy services to teaching professionals
- Teacher and parent seminars
Therapy Options:
-Individual weekly lessons
-Individual intensive holiday programs
-In-school visits - individual assessment and therapy (dependent on permission and facilities of the school)
-Small group therapy
Our team of speech therapists have been carefully selected to ensure we can provide our clients therapy across a comprehensive range of speech pathology practice areas. We are committed to ongoing growth of our knowledge to maintain best evidence-based practice.
Musical Makers Club nurtures happy, confident performers by recognizing each child's unique dreams and potential. We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where young performers can build confidence, develop talents, and have fun. Our thoughtfully designed programs and workshops foster growth on and off the stage, creating connections and delivering outstanding productions. With over 15 years of experience, we celebrate every performer, ensuring no one is left behind. Join our fairytale crew and bring the ultimate swim-tastic story of 'Finding Nemo Jr' & the pop-star sensation 'Once Upon a One More Time' to life! Experience the magic—join us for a free trial! Locations: Forestville, Allawah, Bellevue Hill, Stanmore.
At Ferocity Dance Centre, we’re proud to be a vibrant part of the Northern Beaches community with studios in Brookvale and Narrabeen. Offering over 120 classes weekly, we cater to all ages and abilities with programs like Little Lions for preschoolers, Cultiv8 Street Dance, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Our expert instructors create a fun, inclusive environment where kids can build confidence, resilience, and life skills. We also host unforgettable Glow Parties, perfect for birthdays or special celebrations. Join us and experience the joy, creativity, and community of Ferocity Dance Centre! Visit www.ferocity.dance to learn more.
2/10 Woorarra Ave, NORTH NARRABEEN 2101
At Glimmer Children’s Occupational Therapy, our name is inspired by glimmers—a concept from Polyvagal Theory. Glimmers are small moments of joy, safety, and connection that help regulate the nervous system and bring us out of stress and into calm. These moments are powerful, especially for growing children. Our mission is to help your child experience more of these glimmers through meaningful connection, playful exploration, and safe, supportive relationships.
We take a relationship-based, neuroaffirming, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, believing that connection is the foundation for growth. Through this lens, we support children and families to thrive in everyday life.
- MEET KAYLEE CHO
I’m Kaylee, a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist and a Northern Beaches local. I hold a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney and am fully registered with AHPRA. With over 8 years of experience, I’ve supported children from toddlers to teenagers with a range of developmental, emotional, and physical needs.
My experience includes working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome, Anxiety, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. I’m also experienced in supporting daily life skills such as feeding, toileting, sleep, play, and emotional regulation.
I have a strong interest in Ayres Sensory Integration and Polyvagal Theory, and I’m trained in a number of evidence-based programs including Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Interactive Metronome (IM). I work closely with families, believing that strong, trusting relationships are key to a child’s success.
- WHAT WE SUPPORT
We work with children and adolescents aged 2–18 years to build skills in areas such as:
• Fine and gross motor coordination
• Play and social interaction
• Self-care (e.g. dressing, feeding, toileting, sleep)
• Sensory processing
• Emotional regulation
• Attention and concentration
• Praxis (ideation, motor planning, and execution)
- WHO WE SUPPORT
We support children with a variety of developmental and health needs, including:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Global Developmental Delay
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Anxiety
• Developmental trauma and attachment challenges
- OUR SERVICES
We offer flexible, personalised support through:
• Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessments
• Individual in-clinic sessions
• Telehealth and in-clinic parent coaching
• School, preschool, and daycare visits
• Collaboration with educators, teachers, and other professionals
• School holiday intensive programs
• Equipment and Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
• Reports, letters, and forms for NDIS, Medicare, or personal use
- FUNDING OPTIONS
We welcome clients through NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed), Medicare (with GP referral), and private funding.
