Barham will welcome a vibrant addition to the community as Sidney Mesley, a seasoned dance instructor, launches term 3 & 4 dance classes through her Swan Hill-based Passion and Purpose Studios. With six years of teaching experience and two decades of dancing and assisting, Mesley is set to expand her inclusive, mental health-focused dance programs to Barham, offering a creative outlet for self-expression, confidence-building, and community connection.

Mesley’s journey in dance education began when she took over DanceForce in