Dance

We’ve been delivering elite-level, high-quality, fun-filled dance lessons for over 13 years now! We are a non-competitive school that doesn’t hold competitions or examinations. We reward all our students—we don’t make them compete against each other. As an inclusive, not exclusive school, ALL our dance students get to participate and perform in our spectacular Dance and Cheer showcases!

PRE-SCHOOL/RECEPTION (Age 3+)

An action-packed class where students learn through sensory dance activities, games, and basic ballet techniques. They have fun with friends and expend a lot of energy! It’s a great introduction to dance that sparks their imagination in a safe and secure environment. They creatively develop their skills, including balance, coordination, listening, musicality, and teamwork, as well as locomotor and non-locomotor movement. They learn the foundations of dance, develop their confidence, and make many friends!
* Preschool children must be toilet-trained and be able to use the bathroom independently.

YEAR 1

An extension and progression of Preschool Dance. Areas covered include fitness, choreography, mini talent shows, basic partner lifts, flexibility and strength, linking steps, travelling, jazz, and commercial dance.

YEAR 2

A progression and extension of Year 1 Dance with skills/activities pitched at a higher level. Extended skills include improvisation in various music styles and enhanced choreography.

YEAR 3

A progression and extension of Year 2 Dance with skills/activities pitched at a higher level. Extended skills/styles include an introduction to contemporary dance, choreographic techniques, and small group independence.

INTERMEDIATE DANCE

At this age, students start to develop as dancers, and this is reflected in the skills/activities/styles they experience. These include contemporary dance, jazz dance, commercial dance, alongside advanced fitness, strength, and flexibility training, as well as partner, trio, and group lifts: pair choreography and more independence.

UPPER INTERMEDIATE DANCE

A progression and extension of Intermediate dance with skills/activities pitched at a higher level. This includes more challenging contemporary technique exercises, lifts, and travelling work. There’s an introduction to more complex choreographic processes, movement components/dance structures, as well as an exploration of music, images, motifs, and various ways of creating movement. Students learn about the origins of modern dance through the works of multiple dance practitioners and the stylistic features of their styles.

ADVANCED DANCE

A progression and extension of Upper Intermediate dance with skills/activities pitched at a higher level. Additional activities include creating solos, duos, trios, and group choreography. Students study and practise a mixture of Horton, Graham, and release-based contemporary techniques, as well as jazz techniques, conditioning, and stretch. They also complement their training with basic Pilates and yoga, as well as commercial dance styles. This group has the most complex choreography in our Winter and Summer Dance Showcases. It is professional-level choreography and technique; therefore, 100% weekly attendance is vital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Clothing needs to be suitable and practical for dancing. All students are barefoot in class. Students should bring a drink.

All the above is a guide to help us provide the best experience possible. Please get in touch with us if you’d like more information.