Shed 2 / 131 Wilson Street, Colac Victoria 3250, Australia
About Us
Our story
Mel's Dance Central has been offering quality dance training to both girls and boys of all ages, ranging from Pre-School - Adult, Beginner - Advanced levels since 2011, operating in Colac and Winchelsea. Mel's Dance Central is owned and directed by Melanie Dobrovoljni, who loves that she can share her dance experience and knowledge with her students as she watches them continue to reach their full potential.
At Mel's Dance Central we provide all of our students with the opportunity to gain a sense of rhythm, coordination and musicality within a fun, encouraging and positive environment. Each dance class is under the instruction of Melanie, which incorporates a warm up, travelling dance combinations and structured technique sessions to enable the students of 'MDC' to develop the strength and flexibility of a dancer.
The dance styles offered at 'MDC' include jazz, theatrical tap, contemporary, character/broadway, hip-hop and junior classical ballet (offered to Pre-School & Sub-Junior classes only).
It is important to ‘MDC’ that dance be offered to their students in a fun, safe and nurtured learning environment, where class sizes are controlled. Smaller class sizes allow an increased level of interaction, which initiates individualized support and training to every student.
Mel's Dance Central strives to build the students self-esteem by providing each student with the opportunity to perform in private and community events throughout the year including, public performances, eisteddfods/competitions, private functions and the annual end of year showcase. At Mel's Dance Central our aim is to have every student leave each week with the feeling of confidence and self-achievement.
Winchelsea Classes
Winchelsea dance classes in 2025
Mel's Dance Central has been offering dance classes to the community of Winchelsea and the surrounding district for over thirteen years, at the Globe Theatre, 17-19 Willis Street, Winchelsea 3241. However, currently running classes out of the Senior Citizens Club, in Harding Street, Winchelsea.
Mel's Dance Central has classes for everyone from pre-school to adult age groups. Classes in Winchelsea run each Wednesday afternoon/evening (school terms only).
For more information on our classes in Winchelsea, contact us today!
Director & Founder
Mrs MELANIE DOBROVOLJNI
Having danced from a very young age, dance has always been a big part of Melanie's life. Now at the age of thirty, Melanie is the successful business owner of Mel's Dance Central (2011), DanceFIT By Mel's Dance Central (2020), a Registered Theatre Nurse, a wife and a mum of two. Melanie has been involved in numerous performances, eisteddfods, and theatre productions - most recent being in Centrestage Geelong's 42nd Street & We Will Rock You stage shows in 2018. Having completed her Dance Teaching Skill Set with Ausdance Victoria, Melanie loves that she can not only share her experience and expertise of dance but also her broad knowledge and passion she has of dance with her students. It is MDC's 14th consecutive year providing dance training to students within the Colac & Winchelsea districts and it is fair to say that this year is going to be the biggest dance year yet, Melanie can assure you of that!
Classes Offered
mums & little ones under 2yrs
mums & little ones under 2yrs
mums & little ones under 2yrs
30 MINUTE CLASS
The Mums & Little Ones (2 years & under) class is designed for both mama and child to attend the class together and bond through rhythmic sounds and movement. This class initiates imaginative creativity where the students have the opportunity to dress up, move freely and let their imagination take control all whilst learning the fundamentals of rhythm, beat and movement of the body.
preschoolers 4yrs & under
mums & little ones under 2yrs
mums & little ones under 2yrs
45 MINUTE CLASS
Every class begins with a fun warm-up which includes gentle stretches. This class focuses on gaining a sense of movement and rhythm to music and promotes positive interaction between students initiating friendships and allowing self-confidence to grow. This class is structured to develop listening and concentration skills. The class also consists of playing dance games which are incorporated in the cool down at the end of each class. The students will be introduced to dance as they begin to learn a variety of dance styles including Jazz, Theatrical Tap, Classical Ballet and Song & Dance.
sub-juniors prep - grade 1
mums & little ones under 2yrs
sub-juniors prep - grade 1
45 MINUTE CLASS
This class involves participation in a warm-up at the beginning of each class. It focuses on level 1 technique, an introduction of body isolations where the students become more familiar with self-awareness and learn exactly what body movements can be created. Corner work, including travelling movements are also introduced at this level, exploring locomotive movement and initiating gross motor skills. The students will explore movement with music through improvisation in groups, partners and solo which is very beneficial to the student’s emotional and social development. Each student will learn choreographed dances in a variety of styles including Jazz, Theatrical Tap, Classical Ballet, Song & Dance and Hip-Hop.
juniors grade 2 - grade 5
intermediates grade 6 - year 8
sub-juniors prep - grade 1
60 MINUTE CLASSES
Each class begins with a warm-up which includes working on the student’s flexibility and technique. Corner work including travelling movements are continued at this level and included in the warm-up as new travelling steps are further introduced. The dance styles learnt in this age group include Jazz & Theatrical Tap, Contemporary & Hip-Hop, where the students will learn choreographed dances in each style. This class introduces a broad range of music to further develop the student’s knowledge of musical genres. Stage performing skills including expression and character are also introduced in this class.
intermediates grade 6 - year 8
intermediates grade 6 - year 8
intermediates grade 6 - year 8
90 MINUTE CLASS
Our Intermediate classes works at a mid-level in Jazz & Theatrical Tap, Hip-Hop & Contemporary, where choreographed dances are learnt in each style. Each class incorporates a warm-up which includes further development of the student’s flexibility and technique. A more advanced level of corner work, which includes a variety of jazz dance travelling movements are undertaken at this level, including kicks, turns and leaps. This class focuses on each student’s alignment and posture. Advancement in theatrical tap is continued where new percussive sounds and previously learnt tap steps are blended to form instrumental and rhythmic sounds. Locomotive theatrical tap sequences are also introduced. The Intermediate classes offered at MDC initiate further development of the student’s confidence and expression of character when performing.
SENIORS YEAR 9 & ABOVE
intermediates grade 6 - year 8
intermediates grade 6 - year 8
120 MINUTE CLASS
Our Senior classes include learning choreographed dances in Jazz, Character/Broadway & Theatrical Tap and Lyrical, Contemporary & Hip-Hop . This class is aimed not only for fitness but also focuses on the dancer’s stamina, flexibility, technique and performance skills at an advanced level. This class further develops each individual student’s foundation of dance in all dance styles at a higher level. This class is generally offered numerous performing opportunities throughout the year including both private and public performances at a variety of events, festivals etc. Competition training is also carried out at this level, in preparation for eisteddfods that the troupe compete in throughout the dance year (optional).
adult dance class (18 years+)
SOLO DANCE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
SOLO DANCE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
45 MINUTE CLASS
If you are wanting to learn how to dance but also have a laugh, burn calories and just let yourself move to the beat of your own drum, then we certainly have the class for you girl! The adult dance class incorporates the learning of Jazz & Hip-Hop dancing. Each week, the students will commence class with a warm-up that involves stretching and strengthening. Fun routines are learnt each week and performing is absolutely optional. So leave your stressors at the door and come and shake it like Shakira or hip-hop & bop it like Beyonce!
*casual weekly dance fee applies
SOLO DANCE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
SOLO DANCE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
SOLO DANCE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
45 MINUTE SOLO CLASS
This class is offered to any student who wishes to have one on one tuition. This class is offered as a per term basis as the student will undergo intense training during this time. Within this class, the committed and determined student will undertake warm-up and technique that is structured and critiqued, where the student gains knowledge of their anatomy and the importance of limits and therefore safely stretching and training under controlled surveillance of the teacher. The student will then undergo intense training in the chosen dance genre with focus on correct alignment/posture, strength, stamina, flexibility and etiquette, where they will continue to work on a piece of choreographic work.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASS
SOLO DANCE CLASSES (ALL AGES)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASS
30 MINUTE CLASS
*FOR MDC DANCE STUDENTS 13 YEARS+
This class incorporates exercises that aim to stretch, tone and strengthen the muscles of the student to assist with their control, balance, flexibility and overall technique as a dancer.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASS
Group Fitness Sessions for Everyone & EveryBODY 🤍
Spring into Summer feeling fit & fab girl!
See you in the studio soon x