At Sydney's Giant Steps special school, students are learning leadership and responsibility through dance therapy.
Two dedicated teachers show the kids dance moves as they follow instructions.
The independent school for kids with autism charges no fees and relies largely on donations.
That burden could be eased under the federal government's new schools funding package.
School principal Kerrie Nelson says the funding per student will jump from fifteen thousand dollars to fifty three thousand.
The school hopes to enrol more students and fund extra programs.
The federal government has promised each student on average will get an extra $2300 under its new plan.
However 24 non-government schools will have their funding cut.
And 350 will see a slower rate in funding growth.
The package is still calculated based on where parents live.
Those in richer suburbs will pay extra fees, while schools in less well-off areas will get more money.
Some schools that will have their funding cut are still coming to terms with the changes.
