VERSATILITY DANCE COLLEGE

About Us

PRINCIPAL & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Leah Renée Dance

BBO AFFILIATE MEMBER & B.A (Music Theatre)

Leah studied Classical ballet (RAD) Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Music Theatre at the Anita Coutts School of Dance, where she trained for 16 years. She completed several classical RAD examinations, receiving distinctions for all. Leah has training in both vocal and acting, finding her passion for singing at a young age.


After attending Ballarat Clarendon College, Leah studied full time Music Theatre in Melbourne for two years. This saw Leah compete in many competitions, both in dance and singing. During her studies Leah performed leading roles such as Hope (Anything Goes) and Roxie (Chicago) with Ballarat Light Opera Company. Leah was honoured to receive commendations and nominations by the ‘Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’ for her work.


Leah decided to further her studies and complete a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), a three-year full-time degree with Federation University. Her studies included: classical ballet, jazz, tap, acting, singing, and much more. Whilst studying at university Leah performed in many shows, her credits include: ‘Show train” a new Australian Musical (Izzy), ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ (Nancy), ‘Rent’ (Featured dancer), ‘Dance is life’ – (A Personal Devised Cabaret Performance) and ‘Sweeny Todd’ (Johanna).


Leah has been teaching now for 10 years and has truly found her passion in direction. It was her honour leading the Anita Coutts School of Dance, in its final year, 2021. In the last 10 years she has been guided by her mother, Anita Coutts-Delaland, including their co-direction in 2020. Leah is proud to be the Founder, Principal and Artistic Director of the Versatility Dance College and is proud to also continue the legacy that her mother took 34 years creating.


Leah will continue to guide Versatility Dance College and its students in a supportive and caring way and looks forward to creating more versatile dancers of the future.

COLLEGE FEES

VDC fees are payable per term (4 terms per year), and are strictly non refundable.

VDC Invoices are emailed 14 days prior to the commencement of each term.

2026 FEE STRUCTURE

Enrolment & Administration Fee:

$66 per family, annual

This fee covers licensing fees and insurance, student awards, first aid supplies & admin charges

Performance Levy

$25 per student, per term

This fee covers the AMCOS & APRA music licenses and associated theatre costs for the

end of year dress rehearsal & performance.

Performance Costume Levy

The performance costume levy is charged in term 4. This fee is dependent on the amount of costumes & headdresses required per student.

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer, Instalments or Cash

COLLEGE UNIFORMS

All VDC uniform requirements can be purchased from Central Dance Supplies.

COLLEGE TESTIMONIALS

"I can not speak highly enough of Leah and her amazing faculty at the Versatility Dance College. They are always striving to advance all the students whilst maintaining a supportive, encouraging and caring environment."


VDC Parent

"Dance is so much fun. The teachers are really nice. The teachers really care about you. I always learn something new in every class! The costumes are very fancy and I love my solos. I have so many friends from dance. I can’t count them all."


VDC Junior Student

"I cannot speak highly enough of the experiences my daughter and I have had with the school. What started out as a simple enquiry and enrolment in 2018 has turned into endless memories created by the wonderful owners and teachers. The studios light up with enthusiasm, talent and smiles, as well as the incredible friendships that myself and my daughter have made along the way."


VDC Teacher

"We have been a part of the ACSOD & now VDC family for many years and love everything about the school! The teachers are amazing and cater for all students whether they just want to have fun and try
different dance styles through to those students who want to pursue a career in dance. There are so many different classes to try, all of which are all held in huge purpose built studios. We feel so lucky to be part of this fantastic school."


VDC Parent

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