The Ballarat Centre of Music & the Arts

My 4-year-old and 2-year-old absolutely love Little Froggies and Little Tadpoles! It is a major highlight of our week. The teachers are just brilliant - so welcoming, fun and patient! They have done an amazing job of drawing my shy and suspicious 2-year-old out of his shell. I am so impressed with the quality and variety in the classes. Also, I can't stop singing the Lycra song.

There's always so much fun happening while people learn to dance, sing, act and play music.

BCMA are fantastic. They allowed me to plan a slow introduction into their classes for my 4 year old who has trouble with anxiety but loves to dance. Her teacher have been able to build her confidence and even through Covid-19 they have adjusted and adapted every step of the way so the kids still have an amazing experience.
I cannot speak highly enough of them.

What an amazing and welcoming hub of performing arts spirit, that brings out the best in our kids. So many opportunities within the studio and all around Australia! The BCMA is a big happy family that has become a second home. Covid Isolation has been a challenging time but Paula and her team have faced this with incredible creativity, integrity, leadership and energy that constantly inspires and delivers above and beyond, genuinely supporting not only the kids and parents, but the local regional arts community in general. Highly recommended

My daughter loves BCMA. She gets to sing, dance and act in the most supportive and friendly place. There are so many different classes to choose from. My daughter takes singing lessons, dances tap, jazz and acrobatics and studies Musical theatre. The teachers are so encouraging and go above and beyond to get the best out of their students. My daughter feels so happy there that she calls it her second home. For anyone looking for a performing arts school in Ballarat you can't look past BCMA for a fun, caring, inspiring place to go.

My son has been dancing at BCMA for almost 4 years. He has had outstanding teachers who have helped him achieve wonderful results and as a family we have been supported in the journey we are on with our son. Both my son and myself have met some wonderful friends along the way and I know I can always call the girls in the office anytime and I will receive help or advice.

BCMA has become my daughters second home and in her words 'her reason for living'. She started as a little Creative Kid in 2014 and since then has undertaken vocal gym, ballet, hip hop, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and drama.

She has fallen in love with her teachers and her fellow students. She is developing confidence in her own ability and performing. Skills that will outlast her time at BCMA.

She has performed on just about every stage in Ballarat, and was even part of a Melbourne show recently. The opportunities given to her at BCMA have included dance competitions, South Street and she will be taking part in a Australia wide musical theatre workshop later in the year.

BCMA is like a big family - great students, teachers and families!