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Jazz

Jazz can be described as what you may see in theatre musicals such as ' Chicago' or 'Fame' or in film clips with Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson or Brittney Spears. Jazz focuses on a combination of strong technique, dance combinations, rhythm, flexibility, musicality, fitness and more! With great music and energy - Jazz is a whole lot of fun!

Tap (Glenn Wood Syllabus)

Tap is an energetic class focussing on strong tap technique, rhythm and freestyle combinations - this class combines traditional and more current tap training theory. Its varying rhythms and use of musicality make it an exciting class. Great for those with aspirations of being the next 'Tap Dog' or 'Fred Astaire'. Using the dynamic new 'Glenn Wood Syllabus', students will work towards exams however, exams are not compulsory.

Classical Ballet (R.A.D)

Grade Classes - Using the Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus, ballet provides the foundations for excellent technique, body placement, strength & centring and classical ballet movement - through its grade work. Ballet will compliment and strengthen all other forms of dance training. Students in grade classes will work toward examinations however they are not compulsory.

Pointe Class - For advanced students with sufficient training in ballet.

Contemporary / Modern Expressive

Modern Expressive / Contemporary has strong foundations in Classical Ballet with strong emphasis on technique, strength and precision. A very expressive and emotive form of dance with fluency of movement, soft flowing and lyrical dance combinations with strength in execution.

Funk

Funk is a combination of Jazz, hip hop and pop. Similar to what you may see in film clips for artists such as Janet Jackson, J-Lo or Justin Timberlake. Great current music you can't help but get into this class!

Acrobats

Acrobatics has a strong gymnastics base. It focuses on tumbling skills (various rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, hand springs, back flips etc) and acrobatics lifts and skills in small groups. Use of the mini tramp also, for aerial tumbling. This class builds on strength, flexibility, tumbling technique and teamwork as well as individual discipline.

Tinies Fun Dance

A class for the littlies. 2yrs to 4yrs of age. Focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! Lots of songs they will know and love, and many props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. A great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun.

Singing

If you've dreamed of becoming a singing sensation, then attending singing lessons is the place to start. Focusing on melodies, harmonies, voice projection, all aspects of vocal technique, microphone technique, performance technique and much more. Students learn some fantastic tunes to perform a fun, yet disciplined class where the sky is the limit!

Drama

Where did all our well known celebrities begin their journey to stardom?? Where can you be someone else, play different characters, use different voices and have a great time while you learn in drama classes! Drama will focus on improvisation, voice technique & projection, character building, script & story development, staging & choreography, mime, public speaking the list goes on!! A great class for building self confidence and for an all round good time!

American Cheerleading

If you have seen 'Bring It On' and wish to aspire to those fantastic American cheerleaders, this is the class for you. Not only will you learn some dynamic & challenging cheerleading choreography you will also learn some fabulous stunts, just like those amazing Americans!! Our teacher for this class has been specifically trained in cheerleading the American way - one of the first in Australia.