Our Studios

MAPA has grown from a single dance studio into a flourishing multifaceted performing arts academy.

Spanning over two modern campuses in Spotswood, Melbourne, we offer plenty of inspiring and functional spaces for fulfilling creative potential. Our interiors have been thoughtfully styled to give students a taste of life as a professional performing artist. We’re proud of the environment we’ve created and the careers that have prospered as part of our talented MAPA family.

140 Hall Street Campus

  • Studio 1 Ground floor – Home to our classical ballet and contemporary classes and often hired for rehearsals and workshops.
  • Studio 2 Ground floor – Tap classes are based here as well as group singing lessons and private tuition bookings..
  • Studio 3&4 Ground floor – This is our largest multi purpose space used for dance classes, workshops, performances, rehearsals, birthday parties and events.
  • Studio 5 Level 1- Perfect for jazz, ballet, contemporary, yoga & pilates.

144 Hall Street Campus

  • Studio 7 Ground Floor – Multipurpose spaces for singing, drama and music classes. This studio features a grand piano.
  • Studio 8 Ground Floor – Multipurpose spaces for singing, drama and music classes.
  • Studio 9 Ground Floor – Multipurpose spaces for singing, drama and music classes.
  • Studio 10 Level 1 – Multipurposes spaces for singing, drama and dancing.
  • Studio 11 Level 1 – Multipurposes spaces for singing, drama and dancing.
  • Studio 12 Level 1 – Singing and music tuition.

Location

Located in Melbourne’s inner west, our Spotswood studio is just 7kms from the CBD and is easily accessible by public transport. 400m from Spotswood Train Station, close to boutique stores and cafes and near Scienceworks.

Features and facilities

Fully sprung dance floors “floating floor” – By Show Works (suppliers to The Australian Ballet)
Quality PA system
Large wall mounted projector screen and projector (great for presentations)
Professional lighting equipment (PAR cans, disco ball, laser, movers, smoke machines)
Ballet barres
Mirrors
Heating and cooling
Change rooms
Direct access to public transport
All day parking
Kitchen
Staffed reception
Coffee & tea

Studio Hire

If you have an event or an occasion, our studios here at MAPA are also available for hire. We have held parties, fashion shows, product launches, dance, music and singing performances.