Plié, Groove’n’Shuffle was opened in 1997 by Vicki Clare, and has since become the leading performing arts centre on the northern side of Sydney. Plié prides itself on offering professional and caring staff, a wide variety of subjects and affordable rates. Plié has four campuses across the Northern Beaches & North Shore- Cromer, North Sydney, St Ives & Pittwater.

In 2019, Plié was recognised as the Most Outstanding Performing Arts Business in Australia at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards at Star City & in 2023 was awarded as the Most Outstanding Performing Arts Business at the Australian Women’s Champion Awards.

All students perform twice annually, at our mid-year ‘Concert’ and our end-of-year ‘Concert’. Plié is a performance focused studio. Our goal is to offer as many performance opportunities to our students as possible. Plié provides the essential stepping stones students need to prepare for the professional world of entertainment. No other local dance school can match Plié’s commitment to performance opportunities in which all students are encouraged to participate (although entirely optional).

In 2013, Plié introduced our All Star Cheerleading Program, and has since won countless State & National Titles in cheer, pom & dance. In 2020, we are excited to implement a CheerAbility Team at Plié, giving athletes with special needs the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and determination, experience joy and success, and participate in the social aspects of friendship and teamwork in a safe and encouraging environment.

Plié has a friendly and fun atmosphere, with classes to offer for both serious dancers, or for those who want to participate for fitness and enjoyment. There is something for everyone! Plié is most famous for our community feeling- students and parents enjoy friendships and forming a strong support network- such important elements to encourage sportsmanship amongst our dancers, and create a sense of belonging. Students should not only reach their personal best in dance & cheer, but also benefit from increased confidence and social skills.

Plié staff share a commitment to training students to have solid technique as well as encouraging performance skills and creating a happy & safe learning space. Our staff all foster inclusion, team work, positivity, and encourage a supportive environment for all our students. Our teachers are all qualified professionals, who inspire our students on a daily basis. Our teachers are incredible role models in dance, cheer & life for our lucky Plié kids. All staff hold current Working With Children Checks, hold Senior First Aid Certificates, and Accidental Counsellor Training.

Students from Plié have gone on to perform at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, have been accepted into NIDA & WAUPA, been finalists on 'The Voice' & 'X Factor', been awarded with Global Dance Convention scholarships for 15 years consecutively, have won countless eisteddfods, performed at Disneyland California, in video clips, many gala events, have appeared as soloists at the Schools Spectacular, performed in professional productions of ‘Aladdin’, 'The Lion King', ‘School of Rock’, 'Carmen', 'Shrek The Musical', 'Pirates of Penzance', 'West Side Story', 'Sound Of Music' 'Crazy For You', 'The King And I', 'Mary Poppins', 'The Gruffalo', “Kinky Boots” have earned National Titles in Cheer & Dance, and have even become dance teachers themselves! One of our most successful graduates Nat Jobe, performed with Adele during her Australian tour & danced with the legendary Debbie Reynolds!

Plié Groove'n'Shuffle - Cromer
Most Outstanding Performing Arts Business
Northern Beaches

Plié wins…
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 & 2023

Plié Groove'n'Shuffle - St Ives
Most Outstanding Performing Arts Business
North Shore

Plié wins…
2017, 2018 & 2022