DANCE STYLES
Jazz
Jazz is an energetic active style that focuses on the technical foundation of turns, leaps, kicks and jumps and improves stamina, strength, flexibility and co-ordination. This is a great class which develops dance and performance skills that can provide a strong foundation for other styles.
Classes are available for Tiny Tots, Recreational Students, Elite Competition Students & Adults.
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet is highly focused on grace, skill and precision.
It is the basic foundation of all theatrical dance styles and is absolutely necessary for the technical development of a dancer. All elements of barre work, body placement and arm movements are applied in each lesson.
In addition we also have Extension Classes, Pointe Preperation and Pointe Classes for the more advanced student.
Classes are available for Tiny Tots, Recreational Students & Elite Competition Students.
Hip Hop
Sometimes referred to as street or urban dancing, Hip-Hop is a growing, ever-popular style in the world of dance for both girls and boys.
This awesome, energetic class pumps its way through hip hop music, mastering the latest moves.
Classes are available for Tiny Tots, Recreational Students, Elite Competition Students & Adults. We also have a Boys Only Hip Hop Class!
Lyrical / Contemporary
Both Lyrical and Contemporary are styles that combine Jazz and Ballet technique through expression.
Lyrical favors movement deriving from the expression of feelings and challenges dancers to use motion to interpret music and express emotion.
Contemporary is a vibrant style that once technique has been mastered, Contemporary allows a dancer to break boundaries and dance from the heart.
Classes are available for Recreational Students & Elite Competition Students and Adults.
Theatrical
Using songs from musicals, movies and productions, students sing, dance, act and mime while also learning the fundamentals of voice, acting with scripts, and staging. Careful attention is given to ensure each child develops positive self-esteem and confidence.
This class is included in Jazz and are available for Recreational Students & Elite Competition Students.
Teeny Tiny Tots & Tiny Tots (Pre-School)
Tiny Tot classes consists of a fun and friendly introduction to dance.
They build imaginative responses and develops new physical abilities and great learning skills. The concert is a great way for parents to see all the wonderful things the children have learnt throughout the year and share in the magical experience of seeing their son or daughter on stage for the very first time.
Teeny Tiny Tots- 2-3 years of age (Music & Movement Class)
Tiny Tots- Students in 3 or 4 year old Kinder (Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Hip Hop Classes)
Acrobatics
This class is an excellent workout for all-around fitness and great for students of all ages! Acrobatics includes warm-up, posture, stretch, and flexibility exercises. Students train and condition the upper, mid, and lower body. Beginner level students are taught basic skills and once mastered, students progress to a higher level of acrobatics. Dancers benefit greatly from the body awareness, balance, and co-ordination learned in acrobatics classes.
Classes are instructed by a qualified acrobatics teacher and are available for Tiny Tots, Recreational Students & Elite Competition Students.
Competition Classes & Soloists
These elite classes are available by audition only and the student must have a sound knowledge in Jazz and Ballet and must undertake at least another class, Tap or Hip Hop, preferably both. Additional styles are optional.
Our Elite Competition Students are trained to create routines that are performed at Special Events and Competitions and also complete Examinations
We have Compeition Teams in the following age groups:
Future Stars (Under 6s)
Rising Stars (Under 8s)
Under 10s
Under 13s
Under 16s
Over 16s/Seniors
We also offer Private Lessons to those who woud like to compete as a Soloist at Competitions or simply for those wishing to master particular skills.
Tap
Tap is a traditional style where you can refine your technique and learn a definite skill.
Tap classes begin with basic tap steps emphasizing technique, speed, clarity of sounds and rhythm which builds you up to challenging combinations and routines!
Classes are available for Tiny Tots, Recreational Students & Elite Competition Students.