Dance Styles

Pre Schoolers (2-5 yrs)

TINY TOES JAZZ* (2-3 yrs)

Designed for energetic little ones who love dancing, jumping and moving wherever they may be (usually at the supermarket check-out). Our class is a great way to introduce tots to the magic of dance through the use of fun, creative props & imaginative music. Your child will grow in confidence and sociability as they move & groove alongside other tots in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

What to wear - Leotard or stretchy shorts & top. Jazz shoes, ballet shoes or barefeet.

TINY TOES BALLET* (2-3 yrs)

The tiniest of tots have a natural affinity with movement & music, so what better way to challenge their imaginations than with our Tiny Toes ballet classes. Little ones will be taken through the most basic of ballet steps/movements but with a BIG emphasis on fun, play & music. Each week the classes are kept alive with the use of fun, creative props and themed story-lines.

What to wear - Your favourite tutu and pink ballet shoes. Of course, every week we realise you will have a new favourite (such as the one that Mum tries to hide in the cupboard!!).

*Our Tiny Toes classes are designed to introduce tots to movement through music whilst at the same time developing their confidence, independence and sociability. To achieve this outcome we encourage parents of Tiny Toes to remain in the waiting room, as our experience has shown that little ones are easily distracted and less inclined to participate when a parent is present.

TIPPY TOES JAZZ (3-5 yrs)

Energetic preschoolers will learn the basic steps & movements in jazz dance as they shake, skip, gallop and jump to fun, upbeat music. This class teaches the importance of stretching & warm-up exercises through the use of creative techniques before getting on with the more serious business of FUN, MUSIC & MOVEMENT!

What to wear - Leotard or stretchy shorts & top. Jazz shoes or barefeet. Hair tied back.

TIPPY TOES BALLET (3-5 yrs)

An ideal starter class for young budding ballerinas who are ready to take instruction and learn basic ballet steps. Ballet is introduced to young children through play, imagination & music appreciation and the use of fun props (ribbons, wands, scarves). Your child’s balance, coordination & confidence will grow as they develop the skills needed for more formal ballet study.

What to wear - Leotard with wrap skirt, pink tights (or pink ballet socks for summer), pink ballet shoes. Hair tied back or in a bun.

Juniors (5-8 yrs)

5-8 yrs Jazz Technique

JAZZ TECHNIQUE

Jazz technique is an essential starting point for jazz students to be able to take the skills they have learnt to another level and showcase their individual personality. Classes start with a warm up with stretching & conditioning exercises (designed to enhance a student’s strength & flexibility) before moving onto corner work, centre and progressions.

What to wear - Leotard, black jazz shoes (slip-on/split soles). Hair tied back.

5-8 yrs Jazz

JAZZ

Jazz dance is fun & energetic and filled with hard-hitting movements that will increase your fitness levels. Applied jazz techniques will see you doing high kicks, big leaps and quick turns in no time. Classes include a warm up & choreography and will give students the opportunity to bust out some new dance moves to the rhythms of popular music. (To excel in jazz it is strongly recommended that students enrol in ballet classes.)

What to wear - Leotard, black jazz shoes (slip-on/split soles). Hair tied back.

5-8 yrs Hip-Hop

HIP-HOP

Fun, funky & free form movement best describes the upbeat dance style that is Hip-Hop. Guys & girls the world over are popping, locking, breaking and embracing everything that the Hip-Hop street culture has to offer. Your confidence as well as your dancing ability will grow as you feel the beat and find your feet. All you need is to BYO street-smart attitude!

What to wear - Loose, comfortable street clothes. Dance sneakers/shoes that are flexible with soft soles that allow you
to slide & glide with ease. Hair tied back.

5-8 yrs Contemporary

CONTEMPORARY

A fusion of ballet, modern & jazz technique, Contemporary is a popular form of dance for all ages that encourages personal interpretation, self-expression and freedom of movement. Contemporary dance incorporates both a fluid and a dynamic range of motion with sudden changes in direction, speed and rhythm. (Students dancing ability will improve if ballet classes are also taken).

What to wear - Comfortable, close-fitting clothes that allow ease of movement. Barefoot is best or wear non-slip socks or foot thongs. Hair tied back.

5-8 yrs Classical Ballet

CLASSICAL BALLET

For serious dancers classical ballet provides a fundamental base for learning other forms of dance such as jazz & contemporary. Students are taught correct body alignment and proper technique whilst simultaneously developing grace & poise, strength & flexibility, coordination & control.

What to wear - Leotard, pink ballet shoes (for girls). Black leggings or shorts, fitted t-shirt or singlet, black ballet shoes (for boys). Your teacher will need to observe your natural body line and make corrections, so clothes must be close-fitting. Hair slicked back in a bun.