About the fnqda family
FNQDA Core 4 Family Values: Positivity, Persistence, Respect, Commitment
More than dancers
At FNQ Dance Academy, we believe dance shapes the whole person.
In the studio, our students learn technique, artistry and how to perform.
They also learn to keep going when something is hard, to work as part of a team, to respect themselves and others, and to step onto a stage with confidence.
These are the skills they carry with them long after the music stops.
Our story
Since 2012, FNQDA has grown into a community of dancers and families we call the FNQ Fam. In 2026, we moved into our new purpose-built studio in Spence Street, Bungalow, and we continue to offer classes in Smithfield.
What we stand for
Friendly and inclusive
Nurturing family and community
Quality, expert tuition
Discipline, persistence and confidence
Appreciation, respect and communication
How we teach
Our experienced teachers support every student to reach their full potential, while encouraging and nurturing their dreams. Classes follow safe dance practice and include injury prevention work. We cap class sizes so every dancer has the attention and space they need. Students also have regular opportunities to learn from respected guest teachers and choreographers through workshops and masterclasses.
A place for every dancer
Whether you’re two or 72, starting for the first time or working towards a career in dance, there’s a class for you.
We teach classical ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and acrobatics.
Our programs include Future Stars for under 5s, boys-only classes, recreational and exam stream classes, competition troupes, and casual adult classes.
teachers
Miss Sarah, Director
Miss Jo
Miss Yasmin
Miss Gabi
Miss Felicia
Miss Sienna
Miss Meg
Miss Ayla
Miss Madi
Miss Hannah
Miss Julia
Miss Liliana
LOCATIONS
The City
169 – 175 Little Spence Street, Bungalow
40514888
SMITHFIELD
56 Cheviot St, Smithfield
(07)4051 4888
faq
Do you offer trial classes?
We do not offer a ‘trial class’ as such, however we also do not require any deposits or payments in advance. For new students all we ask is that you complete an enrolment form for the class that you have selected. All our classes are capped in size so we do need to know who is enrolled in each class before we can offer additional places to new students. If however after the first week of lessons your child does not participate or decides it’s not for them, all you need to do is send us a quick email to withdraw from the class and we will cancel the enrolment or suggest an alternative more appropriate class. There is no cancellation fee or charge for this class if done in a timely manner.
Do you have a set uniform? What should they wear?
We do NOT have a compulsory branded uniform that the children are required to wear at FNQDA. We do however have a dress code & expectation of neat hair. We do have FNQDA branded merchandise available for purchase, but this is not compulsory. All items are available from the City Reception if desired. There is also a secondhand box.
Playdance: fairy dress, dance ‘costume’ dress-up, or little leotard and skirt (ballet shoes optional)
Babies/Kindy/Prep Ballet: leotard & skirt, tights or socks & ballet shoes (by end of term 1)
Ballet: Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes (optional skirt for rec stream classes). Hair in a bun.
Jazz/Modern/Tap: fitted shorts or leggings, leotard or fitted singlet or crop top.
Jazz: jazz shoes, Modern: bare feet, Tap: tap shoes
Hip Hop: Comfortable exercise clothes (loose fitting shirts/singlets, shorts).
Scuff-free street shoes, preferably white soles (Eg; joggers, converse-style, sport shoes).
It is not expected that students start in the required shoes, particularly if you’re not sure if they’re going to continue long term. However, within the first month these would be desirable.
Do we have to pay in advance? How does payment work?
You do NOT need to pay anything in advance. There is no registration fee. We like to settle all our new students into classes the first week and check everyone is happy and in the most appropriate class for their needs. You will then receive a term invoice via email after classes have commenced. This invoice will have details of payment methods available (including direct internet banking, or EFTPOS at either studio receptions). Term fees should be finalised within 14 days unless a payment plan is put into place.
Do you do “make-up” lessons?
No unfortunately as all our class sizes are capped and the class structures are set for each individual group. If you are unable to make your enrolled class, you will not be able to make this up at another time and you simply forfeit this class fee.
When do classes start?
Classes resume from Saturday 1st February for this year. All of our classes are run school term to school term so Term 1 is 9 weeks and Terms 2 and 3 are 10 weeks and invoices are calculated according to the number of weeks taught in a term.
Are we able to watch?
With the exception of Playdance, it is expected that students participate without assistance and that parents/carers promote and encourage independent attendance into the studio itself. We encourage you to stay in the waiting room & you are able to watch class via the camera feed to the plasma TVs on display (or through the viewing window at the Grounds).
We strongly recommend talking through the process involved with your child prior to attending so they know what to expect. That they will be ‘big kids’ and line up in a ‘train’ at the door (with our helpers) where you can wave them into class, and then you will be ‘watching them like superstars’ on the TVs!!
We also invite the parents into the studio at the end of each term for ‘watching week’!!
Students get used to the concept of dancing in front of a little audience, and showing what they have been practising and learning!!
What do we do when we arrive?
We recommend arriving 10-15 mins prior to the start of lesson time to allow for a busy carpark!
On arrival it is expected that you check in at reception (with reception staff encouraging our students to say their own name & become familiar with the process). It would be appreciated if students all went to the toilet before class starts then either wait quietly with their parent in the waiting area, or line-in ready to go into class itself (shoes on, water bottle in hand, smile ready for the teacher!) xx