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Stunning work by the gorgeous @charlize.da.costa tonight in our Industry class with guest teacher @kimmiechoi_ 💜 we loved having you 🙏🏽

A beautiful moment captured from @thewesternballetproject production of Mary Stuart: The Escape from Loch Leven, featuring our gorgeous student Estelle Kirby.

We are so incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication and the growth you continue to show. Watching you flourish on stage is truly special ✨

A special thank you as well to our wonderful Ballet teacher @donnadepaoli1810 🩰

Behind every strong dancer is an inspiring teacher. ✨
Thank you, Ms Donna @donnadepaoli1810 for your endless guidance and commitment to our Ballet students. Our Pointe & Pre-Pointe dancers are back at the barre and 2026 is looking brighter than ever! 🥹🩰

The news is out and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that our beautiful @myarissa_sharifudin will be joining the cast of Disney’s THE LION KING @thelionkingau in Sydney! 🦁👑🌅

Opening in April at the Capitol Theatre

We are so proud of you Myarissa 🥹

#thelionkingau

Seniors last night 😮‍🔥🔥
Hip hop with @celinamay
That’s it. We love her!!! 🫶🏽✨

🔥 TONIGHT 🔥
Last chance to book and train with @yanismarshall while he’s in Melbourne! See you there!! 🫶🏽✨

✨ MAPA Open Day 2026 ✨

Come down and visit us on Sunday 18 January | 10:00am–2:00pm at MAPA!
Meet our team, explore our studios, find out about classes and programs for 2026, organise uniform fittings, and grab a bargain at our second-hand shoe sale.

Whether you’re new to MAPA or returning for another year, we’d love to welcome you in and help you get set for an exciting year ahead 💟

📍 140 Hall Street, Spotswood
🌐 www.mapa.com.au

#MAPAAustralia #openday #DanceLife #PerformingArts #mapakids

✨ Alice In The West ✨
Congratulations to all our beautiful ballet students for your incredible performances. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication and heart you poured into this production.

A huge thank you to our wonderful parents for your help with costumes, props and backstage support. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

And the biggest thank you to our Ballet Director, Ms @donnadepaoli1810 for creating such a magical show and for guiding and supporting our students to achieve such remarkable results this year.

We are also so grateful to @sharlenemorgante_movement , @jm_peace and @angelicalow_ for your choreography, teaching and support throughout this journey.

What a special moment. 💕🩰✨

#altonatheatre #mapakids #mapaaustralia #mapakids #balletclassesforkids

It’s opening night for our debut Ballet Production, ‘Alice In The West. We’re beyond excited to share this special show with you. Thank you to Ms @donnadepaoli1810 our amazing teaching team and the parents who have poured hours into costumes and props. We’re so grateful! 🙏🏽

Chookas to all 135 Ballet students taking to the stage tonight and tomorrow!! We are so proud of you! 🫶🏽✨

@sharlenemorgante_movement @angelicalow_ @jm_peace @sahara.ambrose

#mapaaustralia #mapakids #mapaballet #openingnight #balletconcert #balletproduction

We’re launching PINK INTENSIVES POP UP! 💖🔥

And what better way to launch this than having dancers from the Lady Gaga ‘Mayhem Ball’ world tour 👏🏼

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👉🏼 @pinkcarpetofficial 👈🏼

💖 MELBOURNE
💖 Wed 03 Dec
💖 7.30PM-10.30PM
📍MAPA

In this 3-hour intensive experience you’ll be learning from two of LA’s finest - Devin Neal & Ian McKenzie 🇺🇸🇺🇸 with combined credits: Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Super Bowl, and more!

Immerse yourself in this rare training opportunity. We will also have an Industry chat session where you’ll get firsthand insight about working in the LA professional dance industry

Open to all ages (recommended to 15yo to adults). Note that this is masterclass level

We’re committed to building the Melbourne dance scene and this will be an excellent chance for you to learn and connect 💖

Special thanks to @jamrepublictheagency , @markopanzic & @mapaaustralia 🙏🏼

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👉🏼 @pinkcarpetofficial 👈🏼

#pinkintensives #ladygaga #melbournedancers #melbourne #danceworkshop

The coolest teens around… and the most humble, genuine humans we get to work with each week!! 💛

Choreography by the one and only @celinaamay 🔥
We adore you so much 🫶🏽✨🙏🏽

#dancefamily #mapakids #mapaaustralia #teenshiphop

Congratulations to all our incredible students on three amazing shows this weekend! ✨Your talent, dedication, and teamwork truly shone on stage, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and everyone of you. Thank you for bringing such energy, passion, and joy to the stage! You made this year‘s concert an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community. We can’t wait to see you all back in the studio this week to celebrate! 🎊