Hey everyone, my name is Lyndel.

Our movement studio has been located in the historic woollen mill in Rutland Street, Newtown Geelong for 20 years, a thriving artistic hub along with galleries, cafes and creative industries. 

When I returned home to Geelong in 2003 after studying dance full-time in Melbourne, I could not find a single adult ballet class to attend. Children and teen classes were not suitable options and I longed to find an adult dance community that offered sound technique training within a broader holistic framework. A place that values the person first and foremost, regardless of age, experience or size.

And so, I created The Loft and we began teaching adult ballet and contemporary classes.

Back then, the street was mostly empty warehouses. I loved the building, its architecture and its history (my grandmother used to work in the factory), and so with help from my husband, we set about renovating the studio. Starting with just a couple of classes, we now offer over 20 classes per week, exclusively for adult movers – ballet, contemporary, barre, jazz, yoga, pilates, repertoire, dance impro and stretch.  Many of our students are returning to dance after an extended break, and many more are passionate beginners who have always dreamed about learning to dance.

The Loft philosophy is trauma-informed; we believe in the natural intelligence of the human body and movement as a catalyst for healing and transformation. Our amazing team of teachers are qualified and experienced and subscribes to the ethos that movement, community and connection are integral to health and wellbeing.

Our team would love to welcome you to The loft. Feel free to contact us or give us a call at any time if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit.

Otherwise, just take the plunge, book a class, and we’ll see you at the studio soo