Dance classes for adults in Canberra
Ballet ∙ Contemporary ∙ Hilal Dance ∙ Belly Dance
GOLD for over 55s ∙ CDTribe for young people with additional needs
Canberra Dance Theatre acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, especially the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples who are the traditional custodians of the Kamberri/Canberra region. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Dance with us!
Join our classes at any time! Check class times on Bookeo by clicking the Book Now button to see available classes and up-to-date class timetables.
Canberra Dance Theatre is the place for community dance in Canberra – and we’d love you to join and dance with us! With our community in 2023, we celebrated 45 years of dancing in Canberra:
Are You Brave Enough to Reconnect?
CDT presents Are You Brave Enough to Reconnect? for Enlighten: Beyond
This dance event brings together many of our CDT groups in a single dance happening. We will be exploring themes of connection and inviting the audience to join in at the end for a simple joyful dance.
Come with us on an adventure, encountering different styles of dance performed in nooks and crannies close to the Canberra Times fountain. Be enchanted and delighted; infected by the energy of the performances, watch as we explore connection, join us as we move from place to place, enter into the spirit of play.
Sunday 8 March 2026, 12:00pm noon
45-55 Minutes
WHERE: City Walk near the Canberra Times Fountain
COST: Free and no bookings required
WEAR: Comfortable shoes. There are very short walks between dance pieces and we will invite you to join us in a community dance at the end.
BRING: a hat and water.
SEATING: Along the route there are a few places to perch. If you prefer to sit rather than stand, you may want to bring a portable stool.
WET WEATHER: In extreme bad weather we will cancel. Watch for updates on CDT’s Facebook page.
CDT Strategic Plan 2024-2028
The CDT Board has released the CDT Strategic Plan 2024-2028, which will guide the development of our organisation over the next few years. The Board invites members to read the Strategic Plan, which will be reviewed regularly by the Board and will be refreshed annually.
Would you like to work with CDT?
CDT is keen to hear from dance and movement teachers who would like to work with us. We’re keen to hear from:
- Dance and movement teachers to offer one-off or multi-day workshops;
- Artists to join our Artist in Residence program.
If you have a proposal, or would like to chat about an idea, please contact Jacqui at office.canberadancetheatre@gmail.com
Recent performance
Fluctuations
CDT dancers presented Fluctuations at The Drill Hall Gallery in the presence of Euan Macleod’s Flux on 19 and 20 October 2024.
READ MORE view the program and watch the dances.
Photo: Lucy Chetcuti
Communities Dancing Together: CDT’s 45th Anniversary
Watch the full film here.
Thank you to everyone who came and helped us celebrate our 45th birthday in Civic Square on Sunday 15 October 2023, it was a fabulous party!
LINK TO PHOTOS | There are 1000+ photos taken on the day – if you share any of these photos, please be sure to credit Andrew Sikorski.
Stretching, core strength, back care, RSI recovery.
Feel great and train your body to greater strength and flexibility. Mondays 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM and Tuesdays 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at the CDT Studio. Visit Ben’s website for more information.
Hire our Studio
Our beautiful studio is available for community and commercial hire outside of regular class times.
Canberra Dance Theatre is a registered charity.