Dance Styles
CLASSICAL BALLET –
Pre-school & over
JAZZ -
Pre-school & over
TAP -
Pre-school & over
CONTEMPORARY -
From 10yrs & over
A very popular art form, performed by many professional companies today. A combination of jazz & classical styles. Classes start from Junior levels and progress through to advanced level. Students must be doing at least one classical ballet class to participate, as contemporary is a very technical style.
HIP HOP -
From 10yrs & over
A fun class with all the latest in street dance. Basis is on choreography & street skills.
Lots of fun & loads of energy needed for this one!
Elite Extensions and Acro -
From 10yrs & over
This class is aimed at students wanting to take their dancing to the next level. A fusion of Skill based drills, acrobatics, core conditioning, stretching & strength training. Students learn a greater functional awareness and control of their body, to improve balance, mobility, flexibility and injury prevention. The emphasis is on preparing the body to extend the dancer and support the work requirements for examinations and competitions, and if desired a future in dance.
PREP DANCE –
Students are in Prep at school
For students just starting school. Classes are offered as a combination of Jazz, Tap and Ballet in 25min blocks to allow the student opportunity to do all 3 styles. These classes are excellent for co-ordination, balance, use of space, confidence, developing motor skills, musicality, creativity and broadening the attention span. There are no formal exams at this level, but students do participate in our end of year concert.
PRE-SCHOOL DANCE –
4 yr old Kinder
For Pre schoolers aged 4-5 years old. A combination of Ballet, Jazz & Tap. These classes are excellent for co-ordination, balance, use of space, confidence, developing motor skills, musicality, creativity and broadening the attention span. This class provides a vital stepping stone to the child’s dance training. There are no exams in this class, but students do take part in our end of year concerts.
TINY TOES -
3 yr old Kinder
For pre schoolers aged 3-4 years in a fun and relaxed environment. Students are introduced to jazz, and ballet dance styles, and the use of basic gymnastic equipment supplements their dance development and improves coordination. Classes are set to a combination of classic nursery rhymes and popular songs the students love.