Our story
2020 was a hell of a year, wasn't it? Plans interrupted, the feeling of lost time. A silver lining for me at least was the space to think. My main thought in that time? It's time.
I've danced my whole life. First as a competitor as a young child, then starting to teach as a teenager, and finally as a professional dancer and coach as an adult. As a freelancer all over the world I’ve helped many dancers to become their best, but now, with the launch of Dance Lumière, I can offer more. More classes and programs. More support and education. Most importantly, more of my love of ballroom dance. I’m excited to see the next generation of Australian dancers thrive.
So, we're new here. In 2021 we reemerge, one dance at a time. Who’s in?
Leighton Stevenson - Founder, Dance Lumière
We’re new here.
Lights on.
Lumière in French means “light”. As dancers, we perform under them, we love seeing our names up in them. There is also a lightness of spirit when we move, a lightness of body flowing between steps and a lightness of mind when fulfilled by our art. So the name Dance Lumière feels appropriate.
Our Core Values
Respect
We believe that respect should be given and received freely at first, then maintained by both students and teachers by hard work, quality communication, and a commitment to practice honest and ethical actions.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to a high standard, and thus have had success in our own dancing careers. We have started Dance Lumiere with the intent to pass on our knowledge to you, the next generation of dancer. We will give you the best instruction, encourage practice and support you from day one to discover the best possible dancer within.
Achievement
We believe that the best way to achieve excellence is to test ourselves, which is why we are big supporters of undertaking medal exams and entering competitions. A coach of mine once said the a comp “was equivalent to 10 weeks practice”, a sentiment we wholeheartedly agree with.
Community
Dance Lumiere is first and foremost a community. Many people, many lives, with one thing in common: a love of dance. From experience a dance studio works best when everyone works together to create a positive and inspiring environment.
Inclusiveness
The world is a complex and beautiful place, and within it are people from many walks of life. We welcome you all to our studio, and expect our staff and students to be welcoming also. We will not tolerate any prejudice within our walls towards any race, religion, gender, sexuality, physical ability or appearance.
Safety
All our coaches hold working with children checks and are accredited dancers with DanceSport Australia.
We ensure that our teaching methods place a emphasis on safety, and while dancing is physical, we won’t put you at any increased risk of injury.