AUSTI's Open Studio Program includes a mix of community-based open level classes and pre-professional / professional level training, supporting a broad range of experiences and goals.

Classes focus on ballet, contemporary dance and diverse movement practices that strengthen both physical capacity and mental wellbeing while fostering genuine community connection.

Delivered by leading movement artists, classes are held within a supportive and inclusive environment where individual learning styles, creativity, curiosity, and lived experience are respected and valued. The program focuses on building physical capability, embodied awareness, and mental resilience, empowering participants to move with confidence, efficiency, and self-belief while supporting lifelong movement practice and appreciation of dance.

AUSTI’s Open studio program is a series of open classes designed for participants aged 18+, welcoming all abilities, bodies, and backgrounds.

Learn more about the Austi Dance Open Studio Community Program here

• COST: 1.5 hour = $15 | 2 hour = $20 | 4 hour = $40
• DATES: Ongoing, see below for schedule
• TIMES: 10am, 12:30pm & 7pm
• LOCATION: Illawarra Moving Arts Hub | 270 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Coalcliff NSW, 2508

MAY SCHEDULE:

• Saturday 2nd May 10am- 11:15am: Louisa Poletti | Mat Pilates
• Thursday 7th May 10am - 11:30am: Hannah Brookes | Contemporary
• Saturday 9th May 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Amber McCartney | Contemporary
• Thursday 14th May 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Lucky Lartey | Afro Contemporary
• Saturday 16th May 10am - 11:30am: Lisa Maris McDonell | Ballet
• Thursday 21st May 10am - 12pm: Hoyori Maruo | Contemporary
• Saturday 23rd May 10am - 11:15am: Louisa Poletti | Mat Pilates
• Thursday 28th May 7pm - 8:30pm: Lisa Maris McDonell | Ballet
• Saturday 30th May 12:30pm -2pm: Hannah Brookes | Contemporary

LEARN MORE HERE ABOUT AUSTI DANCE THEATRE'S OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM