OUR STORY

BEHIND BEYOND ... where and how it started...

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There were (and still are) fantastic dance events on all year round, but we couldn’t find one focused on student choreography and really supporting our wish to encourage dance in the wider community for the benefit of mental health, so together with a dedicated team of volunteers, we created our first event - a chance for students to dance their own creative and inspiring pieces over a full day at BEYOND DANCE – proudly supporting Beyond Blue

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We continued annual on-stage events at Phillip Island, but then just after our 2020 event the pandemic put us online like everyone else (hence our current link started up). We were off stage until our Celebratory Showcase 2023 in Melbourne when we thought we'd celebrate what we had raised so far. We invited everyone back and this night featured "own choreography" of original beyonddancers, ambassadors who have joined us since online (which could be you - anyone can join us) and a special guest performance (see the "Showcase" highlights on our Instagram). We always FOCUS on CREATIVE FUN and the ENERGY was more like a reunion than anything else, it was MAGIC!

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Dance is a physical activity that may help improve mental health, just like any other exercise.  Many adults say dance class was or still is their “happy place”, kids who find school difficult yearn for their dance class each week where they set their body and mind free and be whoever they want to be.  Boys who can’t wait to don their tap shoes or leap through the air with strength and focus should be every bit as encouraged to dance as those who love to play on the oval.  Why shouldn’t the girl who is “a bit weird” because she pirouettes down the corridor and opens her locker with an arabesque, be motivated to pursue her dance dream as well as her goal to become a doctor? A chair on wheels can bring a whole new level to a moving lyrical routine and special need students find their own exciting rhythm!

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We believe everyone can experience the joy of dance and creating same is within everyone. 

 

Whatever your reason, whether dance be a hobby, therapy, exercise, a semi-serious interest or an absolute life-long passion, there are so many great dance schools, coaching programs and opportunities to dance - WELCOME to ours, Beyond Dance – proudly supporting Beyond Blue