About Kelly AykersFull Time DanceDiscover Excellence at Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance For over a decade, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance has built an unshakable reputation for excellence, backed by authentic word-of-mouth praise. As a smaller, boutique studio with a limited intake, we provide personalized attention that larger, more corporate studios simply cannot match. Our commitment is to ensure every dancer is seen and receives the training they deserve, embracing an 'all for one' philosophy. Our inclusive environment fosters respect, unity, and a dedication to the art of dance. |  |
 | Honesty and Transparency in Dance Training In an industry filled with misinformation, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance stands out for its honesty and transparency. What you see is what you get – a genuine commitment to nurturing talent and delivering top-tier training. Leadership by Industry icon Kelly Aykers Our studio is led by Kelly Aykers, a pioneering female director with over forty years of industry excellence. Unlike many studio owners who are businessmen, Kelly brings a unique and valuable perspective, grounded in real experience. Her daily presence at the studio ensures that every dancer benefits from her deep understanding of the art and the industry. Inclusive Environment for All Dancers Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance welcomes all dancers, regardless of gender. We recognize that male dancers are fewer in number, offering them unique opportunities and a supportive environment to excel. Our commitment to equitable training and performance experiences ensures that all dancers, male or female, have the chance to shine. World-Class Faculty with Real Industry Experience Our superstar faculty, many exclusive to Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance, bring unrivaled industry experience and continue to operate at the highest level. They are invaluable mentors and industry contacts who can inspire, provide performance opportunities, and help dancers get noticed by real choreographers. Professional Performance Opportunities We are dedicated to providing students with real theatre experiences in professional environments. Rather than performing in the studio, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance takes over some of Melbourne’s favourite venues, presenting performances three or four times each year, always raising the bar under the watchful eye of an experienced director. |
| Pathway to Professional Dance Careers Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance is unique in Melbourne for allowing students to audition and perform while studying, where appropriate. This, combined with premium tuition and acute industry awareness, has resulted in an enviable strike rate, with graduates employed by some of the biggest names in dance both at home and internationally. Why Choose Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance If you care about dance, you need to be where dance cares about you. With a female director who truly understands and champions the unique journey of each dancer, and a supportive environment offering exceptional opportunities for all, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance is the place where you can thrive. You deserve it. |  |
Futures in Dance
You will find our influence in every corner of the industry, whether it is from your local teacher showing the next generation the way forward to the dancers on your screens at night to the biggest stages in the our most cherished venues.
Kelly's dancers loom large and below is just a sample of the paid, professional productions and environments in which they have excelled.
