Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake
Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue dance lessons for all ages and levels
Rhythm & Dance Attitude is a boutique ballroom dance studio established in 2007, based in Brisbane and operating from multiple locations including Forest Lake, Graceville and Corinda.
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Before your first class
The Beginners Basic Ballroom class specialises in people who have never danced before and want to learn in a group environment; no partner needed.
Comfortable clothes that allow free leg movement (stretch pants, flared skirts recommended), comfortable shoes with support and non-rubber soles, water bottle, towel, and for wedding lessons your chos
Adult group classes $22 drop-in per class; two-class pack $40; Bridal lessons $98 per couple per 45 minutes (typically 4–6 lessons); Private lessons $90; Competitor Stamina Training $22 couples / $12 singles.
About this studio
Rhythm & Dance Attitude is a boutique ballroom dance studio established in 2007, based in Brisbane and operating from multiple locations including Forest Lake, Graceville and Corinda. The studio teaches all three Dancesport styles: Ballroom (Standard), Latin American, and New Vogue, catering from absolute beginners through to advanced competitive dancers of all ages.
Director Jody Rollason has over 45 years of experience in the Dancesport industry. She danced competitively at state, national and international level, achieving Juvenile, Junior and Adult State Champion titles between 1983 and 1990, before retiring from competition in 2003 to establish the studio. More recently, Jody has returned to competition and holds multiple titles including Queensland Professional New Vogue Champions (2016, 2020, 2021) and British Champion at Blackpool Dance Festival (2023), along with World Championship winners status (2024).
The teaching team includes Kaliah Webb (Chief Financial Officer, 22+ years dancing experience with several amateur national titles), Stephanie Rollason (Assistant Ballroom Teacher, trained in Hip Hop and Ballroom), Simon Salm (10 Dance Specialist & Advisor, recipient of the Brolga Award from the Australian Dancing Society in 2025), Rohan Prince (Ballroom Teacher with 15 years professional coaching experience and former studio owner), and Dan Ribu (New Vogue & Ballroom Teacher, joining in 2026). All teaching staff are lifelong learners who continue professional development through certification programs, teacher-training schools, conferences and online courses.
Adult group classes meet on Tuesdays at Corinda Bowls Club (58 Hall Ave, Corinda), running almost year-round including school holidays. Options include American Smooth (6.00–6.45pm, $22), Beginners Basic Ballroom (6.50–7.50pm, $22), and Intermediate (8.00–8.45pm, $22). Two-class packs are available for $40. The studio also runs Competitor Stamina Guided Training on Fridays at Graceville (7.00–9.15pm, $22 couples/$12 singles), covering all three styles: New Vogue, Standard and Latin.
The studio specialises in wedding first dances, offering private coaching sessions at $98 per couple per 45-minute lesson. Bridal packages typically involve 4–6 lessons depending on practice commitment and choreographic complexity. The studio also teaches Kids Ballroom Dancing for both couples and solo dancers through the RDA Kids Club. Wedding services extend to father–daughter and mother–son dances, flash mobs and custom routines.
What to expect
Your first visit
Your first adult group class will introduce you to the fundamentals of ballroom dancing in a social environment. Come in comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes, bring a water bottle and towel, and expect qualified instructors to guide you through basic steps. If you don't have a partner, the studio will pair you with someone for the class.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Jody Rollason (Director, 45+ years experience, multiple state and national champion titles), Kaliah Webb (Chief Financial Officer, 22+ years dancing), Stephanie Rollason (Assistant Ballroom Teacher), Simon Salm (10 Dance Specialist, 2025 Brolga Award recipient), Rohan Prince (15 years professional coaching, former studio owner), and Dan Ribu (joining 2026).
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The Beginners Basic Ballroom class specialises in people who have never danced before and want to learn in a group environment; no partner needed.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
What to bring
Comfortable clothes that allow free leg movement (stretch pants, flared skirts recommended), comfortable shoes with support and non-rubber soles, water bottle, towel, and for wedding lessons your chosen music on CD or iPod and your wedding shoes if the date is approaching soon.
Studio history
Rhythm & Dance Attitude was established in 2007 by Director Jody Rollason, who retired from competitive dancing in 2003 and spent 13 years planning before opening her own studio. Rollason had danced competitively at state, national and international levels, achieving State Champion titles between 1983 and 1990 and placing in Australian Professional Rising Star competitions in the mid-1990s before her initial retirement.
Styles offered
13 dance styles taught here
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Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake teach?
Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake teaches Ballroom, Latin, Latin American, New Vogue, American Smooth, Waltz and 7 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake located?
Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake is located in Forest Lake, QLD. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake offer private lessons?
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Does Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake teach kids and adults?
Rhythm & Dance Attitude - Forest Lake welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
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