Meet Thalia
The heart behind Blissful Dance.
Thalia has been dancing since the age of five, and her love for movement has shaped both her life and her approach to teaching. Through Blissful Dance & Choreography, she creates a space where dancers can grow in confidence, develop strong technique and experience the joy that comes from expressing themselves through movement.
Her teaching combines discipline, encouragement and individual attention, helping every dancer feel supported while working towards their own goals.
What we teach
The dancer’s journey.
AcroTots introduces our youngest dancers to movement through play, without the pressure of formal training. With games, music and creative activities, little ones build balance, coordination and strength while growing in body awareness and confidence. It is also where acrobatics begins, a gentle first foundation for the years ahead.
The class nurtures more than physical skill. It supports concentration, self-expression and social confidence, all in a warm and encouraging space.
Contemporary dance draws on ballet, jazz and modern technique, but trades their strictness for freedom, improvisation and feeling. Lessons often move through floor work and a range of music, and dancers learn to tell a story through the way they move.
Lyrical shares those roots, with a softer, more flowing quality. Here the focus is the meaning behind a song, the emotion in the words rather than the beat.
At Blissful Dance & Choreography, the two are taught together as one class. Learning them side by side gives dancers a broader, more expressive grounding than either would alone.
Acrobatics builds technique, strength and flexibility, and it gives dancers a foundation that carries into every other style. As they learn to control their movement, they grow in confidence and in how well they understand their own bodies.
There is always something new to work towards, from a first trick to strength a dancer never knew they had. The aim is steady, encouraging progress at every level.
At Blissful Dance & Choreography, we believe dance belongs to everyone. Come as a complete beginner, or come back to something you loved years ago. Either way, these classes are for you.
Across the term we work through a range of styles and choreography, building strength and flexibility, finding new ways to move and getting to know the people dancing beside you. If you are here to laugh, to grow and to feel the joy of moving, you belong here.
Private lessons are one-to-one time with a coach, focused entirely on the dancer. They are the space to sharpen technique, work on a particular skill or rehearse a routine, all at the dancer's own pace.
They suit anyone preparing for a competition or performance, as well as dancers who simply progress best with a coach's full attention.
In a choreography session, a coach creates an original routine around a dancer or group, in whatever style suits them best. Each piece is shaped to the dancers’ level, ability and strengths, whether it is a solo, a duet, a trio or a full group.
These pieces are made for the stage, for competitions, festivals and school performances, and the moment of bringing all that work to life in front of an audience.
Fees
Monthly tuition is the annual fee split into 11 equal payments, January to November. Termly payment is also available: R1,100 for one style, R1,925 for two styles, and R962 for AcroTots.
Registration is annual, non-refundable and due on enrolment. A new dancer pays R300, a second R250 and a third R150. Returning dancers pay R200, R150 and R100.
Siblings get 10% off the monthly fee for the second and third child.
Fees are payable by EFT at the end of each month. Accounts in arrears carry a 10% administration fee. Use SURNAME_STUDENTNAME as your payment reference.
Information
Everything you need to know.
The practical details, from where to find us to what to bring, plus answers to common questions.
Find the Studio
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Woodlands Lifestyle Estate
The gym on Feverwood Road, off De Villebois Mareuil Drive, Pretoria
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CRC Pretoria
Solomon Mahlangu Drive & Lynnwood Road, Silver Lakes, Pretoria, 0050
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Thalia shares class timetables on WhatsApp.
What to Bring
A few simple things to bring, so every dancer arrives comfortable and ready for class.
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Water
Dancers need to stay hydrated to support their wellbeing, performance and safety.
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Tied hair
Loose hair blocks vision and can get pulled. Long hair in a braid, bun or ponytail. Shorter hair neatly pinned or clipped away from the face.
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Attire
Fitted clothing, especially for Acrobatics and AcroTots, so dancers can move freely and safely. Biker or fitted shorts, leggings and a fitted top are ideal. No dresses, skirts or oversized clothing.
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Footwear
Dancers work barefoot. In Contemporary & Lyrical, half-sole turning shoes are optional, not compulsory.
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Jewellery
Best left at home. Small stud earrings are fine. No rings, necklaces, watches, bracelets or dangling earrings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people most want to know before their first class.
Acrobatics and AcroTots, Contemporary & Lyrical, Adult Open-Style Dance, private lessons and choreography. AcroTots is for ages 3 to 5, Acrobatics and Contemporary & Lyrical from age 6, and Adult Open-Style from age 18. We do not teach ballet or hip-hop.
We follow the school calendar, so there are no classes on public holidays or during school holidays. If the schedule ever changes, we will always let you know.
Contemporary & Lyrical and Acrobatics run 45 minutes. AcroTots run 30 minutes. Adult Open-Style, private lessons and choreography sessions are 1 hour each.
To keep the learning environment focused, classes are closed to observers. We host “Open Class” weeks during the year so you can see your dancer’s progress.
- Kindness and respect towards fellow dancers, coaches and staff.
- Encouragement and support of one another’s growth.
- Positive communication, and listening when coaches are speaking.
- Commitment and effort, understanding that learning takes time and mistakes are part of the process.
- Punctuality and preparedness, including arriving on time, wearing appropriate dancewear and bringing a water bottle.
- Safety awareness, by following instructions and telling coaches about any injuries or concerns.
Yes. Dancers learn how to warm up and stretch safely in class, but one lesson a week is often not enough for consistent improvement. Practising at home reinforces what is taught, builds strength and flexibility, and supports steady progress. Even a small amount of regular practice makes a big difference.
All of them, from complete beginners to advanced dancers.
WhatsApp or email is always welcome. Message us on WhatsApp, or blissfuldancing.sa@gmail.com.
Contact
Come dance with us.
Ask a question, check class availability, or just say hello.
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