OUR CLASSES
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Classical Ballet
Classical ballet is a traditional, formal style of dance. It is known for its graceful, flowing, precise movements and is particularly good for strength, flexibility and posture. We follow the ISTD Imperial Ballet Syllabus and all students have the option to take examinations when deemed ready by their teacher.
Pointe Work
Pointe work is part of the classical ballet technique in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. Students begin to study this once they have passed their Grade 4 ballet exam or when the teacher feels their feet and legs are strong enough.
A pointe work assessment will be required before commencing this class.
Tap Dance
Tap dance is characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe.
Tap is a fun dance style in which the dancer creates rhythmical patterns with their feet. Tap is a high energy, exciting form of dance, brilliant for co-ordination, rhythmical awareness and confidence.
Singing - LAMDA & Choir
Building confidence through singing technique and performance skills, we offer 1-2-1 sessions or small group classes. Students will develop a range of vocal and interpretive skills including an understanding of the performance process and the potential to take Musical Theatre LAMDA examinations.
For those who like to experience the unique feeling of singing together, we also have a choir.
Jazz Dance
Jazz dance is a highly choreographed dance form. It features a mixture of sharp and fluid movements to all types of popular music, which develops animated expression and styles similar to dances seen on commercial videos and music clips.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical Dance encourages dancers to interpret music and lyrics, developing a sense of performance through expression and creativity while working on technique and strength.
Street Dance
Street Dance evolved outside the dance studio in any available open space such as streets, dance parties, parks, schools and nightclubs. These dances are a part of the culture of the geographical area that they come from.
Popular styles include Hip-hop, Breakdancing, Locking & Popping.
AcroDance
AcroDance is a fusion of traditional dance and acrobatic movement, dancers who study AcroDance have improved balance, flexibility, stability and control. Each class includes fun and challenging warm ups, flexibility work and of course tumbling! Classes are tailored to suit everyone no matter what level you are from beginner to advanced! Progressions are taught safely and with lots of fun.