Pro/Am Ballroom Dancing · Brisbane

Step onto the floor with a professional partner by your side.

Personalised training and professional competition partnership with Blair Petterd. No amateur partner or previous competition experience required. Experience the exhilaration of Ballroom, Latin American, and New Vogue competition with elite, supportive coaching from studio to spotlight.

  • Personalised 1-on-1 Ballroom Coaching
  • Pro/Am Competition Partnership
  • Movement System & Technique Training
98%Success Rate
20+ YrsCoaching Exp.
100+Studio Network
Blair Petterd, founder of Beyond The Steps and Brisbane Ballroom and Latin dance coach, wearing a black suit.

Elite Coaching

Supportive partnership

The Progressive Pathway

A six-stage journey from first conversation to competition floor

A methodical, movement-first curriculum created by Blair Petterd to transform technical understanding into effortless partnering and competitive command.

01
Phase I: Alignment
Conversation

Initial goal alignment, style preference (Ballroom, Latin American, or New Vogue), and ambition mapping.

Goal Definition & Style Selection
02
Phase II: Biomechanics
Foundation

90-minute Foundation Assessment to deconstruct posture, balance, and movement biomechanics.

Postural Deconstruction & Balance
03
Phase III: Technique
Development

Structured coaching through focused 45-minute and extended 90-minute sessions building routine mechanics and partnering clarity.

Routine Mechanics & Partnering Clarity
04
Phase IV: Performance
Preparation

Intensive event-specific coaching, dress rehearsals, floorcraft strategies, and musical phrasing.

Floorcraft Strategy & Phrasing
05
Phase V: Execution
Compete

Taking the floor together at state, national, or international events with full professional support and guidance.

On-Floor Guidance & Peak Performance
06
Phase VI: Progression
Reflect

Comprehensive post-event video review, judge feedback analysis, and planning the next stage of growth.

Video Review & Long-Term Roadmap

Ready to begin your pathway?

Schedule an introductory consultation to discuss your dance goals, current experience level, and customized development plan.

Transparent Investment

Tuition, coaching packages & competition entry fees

Clear, honest pricing with zero ambiguity. Standard Beyond The Steps private lessons are structured at 45 minutes for A$90, with an extended 90-minute immersion option at A$180.

Private Coaching Sessions

Individual, couple, or pro-am personalized movement analysis

Core Session45 minutes
BP45 Focused Coaching
Standard Private Lesson
A$90/ session

Our signature individual technical session focusing on intentional biomechanics, partnering physics, and step clarity.

Intensive90 minutes
BP90 Extended Development
Deep Technical Immersion
A$180/ session

Double duration for routine structuring, stamina development, and complete round simulations under coaching review.

First Step90 minutes
Foundation Assessment
Diagnostic Baseline
A$180/ session

Comprehensive movement analysis assessing posture alignment, connection points, timing habits, and technical goals.

Structured Commitment12-week validity
5 x BP45 Package
A$450(Prepaid)
A$90 / session

Structured fortnightly or weekly progression, prioritized calendar bookings.

Structured Commitment24-week validity
10 x BP45 Package
A$900(Prepaid)
A$90 / session

Full seasonal development block, dedicated routine choreography and analysis.

Pro-Am & Student Partnering
Competition Partnership Fees
A$60 / dance + A$100 day fee
Partnering fee structure for local and interstate championships. Professional competition fee is A$60 per dance performed, plus A$100 per student per competition day.

Calculated Cost Breakdown Examples

Event ScopeDaily Student Base FeeFloor Dance CostTotal Investment
3 DancesA$100 day fee3 x A$60 (A$180)A$280
4 DancesA$100 day fee4 x A$60 (A$240)A$340
5 DancesA$100 day fee5 x A$60 (A$300)A$400
Travel & External Expenses

Interstate approved travel expenses and separately budgeted external costs (entry tickets, licensing, hair/makeup, and accommodation) are invoiced transparently at cost.

Competition Terms & Deposit

A 50% non-refundable competition reservation deposit secures the partnership date, with the balance due 21 days before event commencement. International championships are individually quoted.

Floor Locations & Studios
Convenient halls across Brisbane. Studio bookings are confirmed via email arrangement.

Stafford Studio

Primary Coaching Hall

Brisbane

Nundah Studio

North Brisbane Floor

Brisbane

Redcliffe Hall

By Prior Arrangement

Brisbane

Samford Venue

Private Floor by Arrangement

Brisbane
Rescheduling Policy

48 Hours Notice: Required for any lesson time changes or cancellations to release floor reservation.

Initial consultations and private diagnostic inquiries can be arranged via the booking pathway to map your seasonal goals.

Pro/Am Partnership

Ready to step into the spotlight?

Download our complete experience & pricing guide or reach out to Blair to begin your Pro/Am partnership.

Brisbane Ballroom Coaching

Expert Guidance

Learn from professional dance coaches

Proven System

Master movement, not just steps

Personal Growth

Build confidence on and off floor