Artistate

Artistate is a dance academy in the Downtown Core on Selegie Road that feels, by its members' accounts, more like a family than a school. It brings together street and studio dance under one roof, with a strong reputation for nurturing young dancers from their very first class through to confident performers, and a culture where teachers genuinely care about each student's growth.

The academy is best known for its breaking and hip-hop programs, taught by coaches who are described as supportive, patient and skilled at making learning fun. Children and teens make up a big part of the community, and parents speak warmly about watching their kids grow in both ability and confidence over months and even years, with regular showcases such as the academy's night-time performances giving students a stage to shine on.

Alongside its dance faculties, Artistate offers a broad mix of group and one-on-one sessions spanning large-group classes, small-group coaching and even strength and conditioning style work to support dancers' fitness. With safety placed front and centre and a clear focus on long-term development, it suits families in the Downtown Core looking for an encouraging, performance-driven dance home for kids and teens.