by admin | Dec 9, 2025 | Special Olympics
The 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games will take place in Melbourne from Monday, 19 to Friday, 23 October 2026 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park. DanceSport has been included as a demonstration sport at the Games, giving dancers a...
by admin | Oct 26, 2025 | Ballroom For Balance, Stay on Your Feet
The Ballroom for Balance – Stay on Your Feet – Injury Matters Program Falls remain a major concern in Western Australia, with people admitted to hospital every 16 minutes and presenting to emergency departments every 12 minutes due to a falls-related...
by admin | Sep 25, 2025 | Ability Dance, Dance, Dancers, Dancing, Friends, Friendship, Volunteer, Volunteers, Wheelchair, Wheelchair Dancing
Annabel Lindsay-Smith has been dancing since 2016 when one of her friends invited her to take part in come and try event at Humphrey’s dance studio. Her main partner was a man called Sentai Wang, they danced together for 4 and a half years and had a lot of fun dancing...
by admin | Aug 20, 2025 | Perth School Dance Classes, Telethon Para and Ability Dance School Program, Telethon School Dance Classes, Uncategorized
Ballroom Fit is proud to participate in the Telethon Para and Ability Dance School Program, an initiative that provides opportunities for children of all abilities to experience the joy and benefits of dance. The program brings structured, inclusive dance lessons into...
by admin | Aug 15, 2025 | National Student Volunteer Week, Powred By Purpose, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Thank You to Our Student Volunteers We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Student Volunteers, whose commitment supports an inclusive and welcoming dance community. During National Student Volunteers Week 2025, we recognise your dedication and the generosity of your...
by admin | Aug 10, 2025 | Para and Ability Dance WA Inc, Special Olympics
The 2025 Special Olympics DanceSport WA State Games will take place on Sunday, 28 September 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Victoria Park Leisure Centre, located at the corner of Kent Street and Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park. Register now: Click here...
by admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Dance, Dancers, Dancing, Lizz Bleakley, Para Dance, Para Dance Sport, Para DanceSport, Uncategorized, Wheelchair, Wheelchair Dancing
Lizz Bleakley is a 26-year-old, 6-time Australian Champion in Para Dance. Lizz started dancing when one of her good friends who was already dancing with Ballroom Fit encouraged her to join. She originally said no, but now she is glad she changed her mind. “The people...
by admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Alister Herrmann, Ballroom Fit, Dance, Dancers, Dancing, Disability Dance, Para Dance, Para Dance Sport, Para DanceSport, Uncategorized
Dancing for people with disabilities is not only a joy to watch, it is also a powerful display of commitment, resilience, and talent. The competition will feature a wide range of events, including Ability events for dancers with an intellectual disability, as well as...
by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Ability Dance, Ballroom Fit, Chris Wood, Disability Dance, Hard of Hearing Dancing, Para Dance, Para Dance Sport, Special Olympics, Uncategorized, Wheelchair Dancing
Chris Wood is a champion ballroom dancer who started his journey in 1984 at a social dancing class with his brother in New Zealand and he quickly rose through the ranks; he and his partner Andrea Wood competed in the New Zealand National DanceSport Championships; the...
by admin | Jul 25, 2025 | Ability Dance, Ballroom Fit, Dance, Dancing, Disability Dance, James Bardill, Para Dance, Para Dance Sport, Para DanceSport, Perth Dancing
James Bardill is a 19-year-old (2025) who has been ballroom dancing since he was 6, living in Broome, WA. Since November 2023 he has been a dedicated teacher at Ballroom Fit. Founded by Darryl Davenport OAM, in 2017, Ballroom Fit is not just a dance school; it is a...
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