Join us for a free trial class
Whether your child is brand new to dance or ready to grow further, you belong here.
Trusted by families for 20+ years
join us for a free trial class
Whether your child is brand new to dance or ready to grow further, you belong here.
Trusted by families for 20+ years
A Welcoming Dance Studio Where Kids Build Confidence, Skills and Belonging
20+ years supporting local families
Qualified and caring teaching staff
Classes for preschoolers, kids and teens
Its normal to have questions
Does this sound familiar?
Its normal to have questions
Does this sound familiar?
Its normal to have questions
Does this sound familiar?
You’ve been thinking about dance classes for a while.
Maybe your daughter twirls through the kitchen and you wonder if she’d love it. Maybe your son watches hip hop videos and you think, he’s actually got something there.
But then the questions start. Is she old enough? What if he’s too shy? What if they don’t enjoy it? What if I choose the wrong studio?
You just want them to find something that feels right. A place they belong, a skill they feel proud of, and something they genuinely look forward to each week.
That’s exactly what we’re here for.
Free trial classes available.
No upfront costs.
No pressure.
Ages 2.5+ All levels welcome.
What we deliver
What a great dance studio can give a child.
Real confidence, week by week.
Confidence does not usually appear overnight. It grows when children feel safe, supported, and proud of what they are learning.
A skill they can see growing.
There's nothing quite like watching your child do something they couldn't do three months ago. Nothing makes it more real than the end of year concert, when you see everything they've been working on performed under lights on a proper stage. More than one parent has been caught completely off guard by what their child is capable of.
A sense of belonging.
Children thrive when they feel part of a positive environment where they are known, included, and encouraged.
Something to look forward to.
The right class can become a favourite part of the week, giving children something active, positive, and rewarding to be part of.
What we deliver
What a great dance studio can give a child.
Real confidence, week by week.
Confidence does not usually appear overnight. It grows when children feel safe, supported, and proud of what they are learning.
A skill they can see growing.
There's nothing quite like watching your child do something they couldn't do three months ago. Nothing makes it more real than the end of year concert, when you see everything they've been working on performed under lights on a proper stage. More than one parent has been caught completely off guard by what their child is capable of.
A sense of belonging.
Children thrive when they feel part of a positive environment where they are known, included, and encouraged.
Something to look forward to.
The right class can become a favourite part of the week, giving children something active, positive, and rewarding to be part of.
What we deliver
What a great dance studio can give a child.
Real confidence, week by week.
Confidence does not usually appear overnight. It grows when children feel safe, supported, and proud of what they are learning.
A skill they can see growing.
There's nothing quite like watching your child do something they couldn't do three months ago. Nothing makes it more real than the end of year concert, when you see everything they've been working on performed under lights on a proper stage. More than one parent has been caught completely off guard by what their child is capable of.
A sense of belonging.
Children thrive when they feel part of a positive environment where they are known, included, and encouraged.
Something to look forward to.
The right class can become a favourite part of the week, giving children something active, positive, and rewarding to be part of.
Programs & Pathways
Finding the right fit for your child.
Whether your child is just starting out, wants a fun weekly class, or is ready for a more committed pathway, we’ll help guide you to the right option.
Madona Habkouk
"Our daughter absolutely loves it and we truly feel like we are part of the HDF family. It’s a place to learn and a place to grow!"
Programs & Pathways
Finding the right fit for your child.
Whether your child is just starting out, wants a fun weekly class, or is ready for a more committed pathway, we’ll help guide you to the right option.
Madona Habkouk
"Our daughter absolutely loves it and we truly feel like we are part of the HDF family. It’s a place to learn and a place to grow!"
Programs & Pathways
Finding the right fit for your child.
Whether your child is just starting out, wants a fun weekly class, or is ready for a more committed pathway, we’ll help guide you to the right option.
Madona Habkouk
"Our daughter absolutely loves it and we truly feel like we are part of the HDF family. It’s a place to learn and a place to grow!"
Not sure where you fit?
We can help you choose
the best starting point.
Not sure where your child fits? We can help you choose the best starting point.
Getting Started
From curious about dance, to enrolled in three easy steps.
We would love the chance to talk you through our options
Getting Started
From curious about dance, to enrolled in three easy steps.
We would love the chance to talk you through our options
Getting Started
From curious about dance, to enrolled in three easy steps.
We would love the chance to talk you through our options
Step 1
Book your Free trial class.
Book your Free trial class.
Book your Free trial class.
Fill in a quick form below — or give us a call. Tell us your child's age and what they're interested in, and we'll match them to the right class.
Fill in a quick form below — or give us a call. Tell us your child's age and what they're interested in, and we'll match them to the right class.
Fill in a quick form below — or give us a call. Tell us your child's age and what they're interested in, and we'll match them to the right class.
Step 2
Come in and try a class.
Come in and try a class.
Come in and try a class.
Your child joins a class at no cost. No pressure, no commitment. First timers are welcomed properly — they won't just be dropped in and left to figure it out.
Your child joins a class at no cost. No pressure, no commitment. First timers are welcomed properly — they won't just be dropped in and left to figure it out.
Your child joins a class at no cost. No pressure, no commitment. First timers are welcomed properly — they won't just be dropped in and left to figure it out.
Step 3
See how they feel & enrol when you're ready.
See how they feel & enrol when you're ready.
See how they feel & enrol when you're ready.
Most kids don't want to leave. Some need a second session to find their feet — and that's completely fine. We'll help you work out what's right for your child.
Once you're both happy, enrol for the term. Fees are clear, straightforward, and structured to work for Hills District families — no nasty surprises.
Most kids don't want to leave. Some need a second session to find their feet — and that's completely fine. We'll help you work out what's right for your child.
Once you're both happy, enrol for the term. Fees are clear, straightforward, and structured to work for Hills District families — no nasty surprises.
Most kids don't want to leave. Some need a second session to find their feet — and that's completely fine. We'll help you work out what's right for your child.
Once you're both happy, enrol for the term. Fees are clear, straightforward, and structured to work for Hills District families — no nasty surprises.
20+
Years serving the Hills District
4.9 Star
Google rating
Ages 2.5+
All levels welcome
$0.00
Free trial classes available
Meet your teachers
Your child will be in very good hands.
Two decades of teaching kids in the Hills District has taught us one thing: the relationship between a child and their teacher is everything. Meet the people your child will come home talking about. All teachers hold valid Working With Children Checks and are experienced in teaching children at every stage.
Meet your teachers
Your child will be in very good hands.
Two decades of teaching kids in the Hills District has taught us one thing: the relationship between a child and their teacher is everything. Meet the people your child will come home talking about. All teachers hold valid Working With Children Checks and are experienced in teaching children at every stage.
Meet your teachers
Your child will be in very good hands.
Two decades of teaching kids in the Hills District has taught us one thing: the relationship between a child and their teacher is everything. Meet the people your child will come home talking about. All teachers hold valid Working With Children Checks and are experienced in teaching children at every stage.
Gabriela Koumantakis founded HDF in 2004 because she'd spent years teaching across Sydney studios and knew exactly what she'd do differently. So she built something the Hills District didn't yet have, a studio where every child genuinely belongs. Twenty-two years later, she's still here.
Gabriela Koumantakis
Founder & Principal
Gabriela Koumantakis
Founder & Principal
Bella Koumantakis
Jazz, Lyrical & Contemp
Jess Azzopardi
Ballet & Lyrical
Ben Zammit
Contemporary
Ben Zammit
Contemporary
April Habkouk
Hip Hop
April Habkouk
Hip Hop
Aaron Nobel
Tap
Aaron Nobel
Tap
Ben Zammit
Contemporary
April Habkouk
Hip Hop
Aaron Nobel
Tap
Maya Leiva
Jazz & Musical Theatre
Emma Tavoletti
Acrobatics
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions.
We get it. Here are the questions we hear most often from Hills District families — and our honest answers.
Do you offer beginner dance classes for kids?
What if my child is shy or nervous?
How do I know which class is right for my child?
What should my child wear to the trial class?
Is there any obligation to enrol after the trial?
Do you only cater for serious dancers?
Don't see what you're looking for?
Reach out to our team and we'll get back to you.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions.
We get it. Here are the questions we hear most often from Hills District families — and our honest answers.
Do you offer beginner dance classes for kids?
What if my child is shy or nervous?
How do I know which class is right for my child?
What should my child wear to the trial class?
Is there any obligation to enrol after the trial?
Do you only cater for serious dancers?
Don't see what you're looking for?
Reach out to our team and we'll get back to you.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions.
We get it. Here are the questions we hear most often from Hills District families — and our honest answers.
Do you offer beginner dance classes for kids?
What if my child is shy or nervous?
How do I know which class is right for my child?
What should my child wear to the trial class?
Is there any obligation to enrol after the trial?
Do you only cater for serious dancers?
Don't see what you're looking for?
Reach out to our team and we'll get back to you.
Local Families are saying
What our families have to say.
Don't take our word for it, here's what parents across Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, and Kellyville are telling us.
Great culture, fantastic teachers and an all round inclusive and safe space for young kids to learn and grow.
Ranisha Clarke
Kellyville
Our daughter absolutely loves it and we truly feel like we are part of the HDF family. It’s a place to learn and a place to grow!
Madona Habkouk
Glenorie
HDF is a second home to my daughters. Great place for them to learn about self confidence, performing skills and being part of a team.
Michele Johnston
Castle Hill
Wonderful highly skilled teachers that nurture and draws out the best in each dancer with inspired choreography.
Michele Cairns
West Pennant Hills
Great teachers, eisteddfod opportunities, fabulous concerts and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We are super happy and would 100% recommend this dance school
Clare Daley
West Pennant Hills
The Hills Dance Factory has been an incredible place for my daughter to experience her first time doing dance.
Amanda Harris
Kenthurst
I was lucky enough to grow up at school that not only inspired my choice of a career in dance, but encouraged me to follow my passion. I’m now training in London, none of which would be possible without HDF
Nina Lowe
London, UK
Local Families are saying
What our families have to say.
Don't take our word for it, here's what parents across Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, and Kellyville are telling us.
Great culture, fantastic teachers and an all round inclusive and safe space for young kids to learn and grow.
Ranisha Clarke
Kellyville
Our daughter absolutely loves it and we truly feel like we are part of the HDF family. It’s a place to learn and a place to grow!
Madona Habkouk
Glenorie
HDF is a second home to my daughters. Great place for them to learn about self confidence, performing skills and being part of a team.
Michele Johnston
Castle Hill
Wonderful highly skilled teachers that nurture and draws out the best in each dancer with inspired choreography.
Michele Cairns
West Pennant Hills
Great teachers, eisteddfod opportunities, fabulous concerts and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We are super happy and would 100% recommend this dance school
Clare Daley
West Pennant Hills
The Hills Dance Factory has been an incredible place for my daughter to experience her first time doing dance.
Amanda Harris
Kenthurst
I was lucky enough to grow up at school that not only inspired my choice of a career in dance, but encouraged me to follow my passion. I’m now training in London, none of which would be possible without HDF
Nina Lowe
London, UK
Local Families are saying
What our families have to say.
Don't take our word for it, here's what parents across Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, and Kellyville are telling us.
Great culture, fantastic teachers and an all round inclusive and safe space for young kids to learn and grow.
Ranisha Clarke
Kellyville
Our daughter absolutely loves it and we truly feel like we are part of the HDF family. It’s a place to learn and a place to grow!
Madona Habkouk
Glenorie
HDF is a second home to my daughters. Great place for them to learn about self confidence, performing skills and being part of a team.
Michele Johnston
Castle Hill
Wonderful highly skilled teachers that nurture and draws out the best in each dancer with inspired choreography.
Michele Cairns
West Pennant Hills
Great teachers, eisteddfod opportunities, fabulous concerts and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We are super happy and would 100% recommend this dance school
Clare Daley
West Pennant Hills
The Hills Dance Factory has been an incredible place for my daughter to experience her first time doing dance.
Amanda Harris
Kenthurst
I was lucky enough to grow up at school that not only inspired my choice of a career in dance, but encouraged me to follow my passion. I’m now training in London, none of which would be possible without HDF
Nina Lowe
London, UK