ABOUT US

May Downs School of Dance has been a Melbourne institution for over 100 years, and has produced many successful professional performing arts careers, with current students and alumni appearing in all genres of the performing arts including stage, film and TV.

The school was established by May Downs, who then entrusted the school to Miss Renie Ann Martini some 40 years ago. Miss Renie then passed on the legacy to current owners Thomas & Georgia Lacey.

Thomas and Georgia were both students at May Downs since the age of 2. They have both performed professionally in Australia and Internationally ranging from leading roles in Musical Theatre, TV and performing at the Moulin Rouge, in Paris.

Both Thomas and Georgia have a wealth of experience in the industry and together with their incredible teaching team, it creates the perfect environment for students to thrive.

May Downs School of Dance offers exams in the internationally recognised RAD ballet, CSTD Tap, and Acrobatic Arts syllabi’s. Classes are also offered in contemporary, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop, singing and drama.

As well as exams, students can also compete in competitions throughout the year at many different eisteddfods and ends the year with an amazing concert which is the highlight for many students.

The care and nurturing family environment stems from our seniors through to our babies and we have OVER 40 BOYS in the school!