Term 4 2023
Junior Tap&Beats
The Tap’n’Beats is a fairly new syllabus devised by Nathan Sheens (an original cast member and later director of Tap Dogs). It’s a heavy fast paced tap with a relaxed style based on rhythm variations. A little like Hip Hop in it’s approach, junior Tap’n’Beats is a good introduction for dancers who have a little dance experience but may be new to the genre of tap.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Deloraine
Introductory Jazz
This is a structured class where dancers will learn about strength and flexibility training as well as ballet technique. Students will learn the basics of turning and travel sequences as well as fun combinations and routines to modern music.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Deloraine
Senior Tap&Beats
The Tap’n’Beats is a fairly new syllabus devised by Nathan Sheens (an original cast member and later director of Tap Dogs). It’s a heavy fast paced tap with a relaxed style based on rhythm variations. In Senior Tap’n’Beats, students will work on shuffles, riffs, turns and syncopation as well as a greater complexity of rhythms.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Deloraine
Jazz 1 A
In Grade 1 Jazz students learn the basics of barre work, pointing, turning technique, isolating parts of the body and
building strength.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 2A
In Grade 2 students expand on their basic turning technique, kicks, pas de bourrée and work on strengthening core muscles for floor work (including splits) and jumps. They begin learning more complex combinations in various jazz styles that promote speed and accuracy of steps.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 3
Jazz3
By Grade 3 students have learnt and mastered the foundations of dance and are beginning to expand their repertoire of jumps, floor work and isolations. They begin to learn different turning techniques and styles of dance.
Jazz 4
By Grade 4 students expand on their repertoire of jumps and turning sequences. In this class they master directional sequences, outside and inside pirouettes, layouts and learn strong combinations in different jazz styles.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Primary Hip Hop
Primary Hip Hop is from ages 6 and up. Students are introduced to basic hip hop technique and style through kick steps, mono, floor work, contractions and strong-arm sequences. They learn combinations that are fast and work towards accuracy of hitting positions.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 4
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 5
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Senior Hip Hop
Students have mastered contractions and isolations. They now build on strength to hit strong positions and work on executing sharp and static combinations vs loose and lyrical hip hop styles.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Tot Bots A
A fun and interactive class for pre-primary 3-5yrs. We dance, we sing, we act! A great start to learning the basics including turning, pointing and movement to music, building on cognitive skills, balance and self-expression through imaginative role play. Registration includes a leotard for girls, black top for boys.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Pre-Primary A
For ages 5 to 7, our pre-primary Jazz Ballet class is structured and teaches the basics of dance in an engaging way. student learn the basics of dance technique, positions and terminology.
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Beginners Tap
For ages 5 and up, Beginners Tap is about learning the basics of tap dancing. With fun and engaging music they learn different sequences to teach them to stay on their toes, ball change, shuffle and create different sounds with their feet.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio C
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Acro A
Our beginners’ class is for students just starting to work on their flexibility and strength in basic steps such as lotus position and bridges. We work on tumbling and exercises to build muscle.
The next class is based on movement through different positions with an emphasis on safety and teacher assistance.
Our last class is for students who have already mastered basic positions and can demonstrate their own body awareness and safety. We start with lots of teacher assistance and work towards independent movements.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 1B
In Grade 1 Jazz students learn the basics of barre work, pointing, turning technique, isolating parts of the body and
building strength.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
TnB Stage 2
Levels 1-3
For ages 6 and up our Tap’n’Beats classes are new and sure to be a hit. Levels 1-3 are about making different rhythms, making some noise and having fun.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
Tech Steps Dance Studio
TnB Stage 5
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Acro B & C
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Comp Class
This is a competition group. Students will be invited to this class if they have achieved honours or above OR have demonstrated they can work autonomously and push themselves independently. It is on an ongoing class throughout the year and is scheduled as needed. Routines will be prepared prior to sessions and students will learn the choreography in class. It is then their responsibility to retain choreography and practise. Students will be entered and attend the Burnie and Devonport Eisteddfods. If they place in Burnie they will be entered in the Launceston Competitions as part of the Festival of Dance.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Pre-Primary C
For ages 5 to 7, our pre-primary Jazz Ballet class is structured and teaches the basics of dance in an engaging way. student learn the basics of dance technique, positions and terminology.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Pre-Primary B
For ages 5 to 7, our pre-primary Jazz Ballet class is structured and teaches the basics of dance in an engaging way. student learn the basics of dance technique, positions and terminology.
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Primary Jazz B
For ages 5 and up our Primary Jazz is a structured class that teaches the basics of dance in an engaging way. Students learn the basics of dance technique and terminology.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Primary Jazz A
For ages 5 and up our Primary Jazz is a structured class that teaches the basics of dance in an engaging way. Students learn the basics of dance technique and terminology.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Senior Tap
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Tap 2/3
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Adults Tap/Jazz
From beginners to those who tapped "way back when...." come and make some noise and learn some rhythms and sequences.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
TnB Stage 7
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio C
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Tot Bots B
A fun and interactive class for pre-primary 3-5yrs. We dance, we sing, we act! A great start to learning the basics including turning, pointing and movement to music, building on cognitive skills, balance and self-expression through imaginative role play. Registration includes a leotard for girls, black top for boys.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 1C
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Jazz 2/3B
In Grade 2 students expand on their basic turning technique, kicks, pas de bourrée and work on strengthening core muscles for floor work (including splits) and jumps. They begin learning more complex combinations in various jazz styles that promote speed and accuracy of steps.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Tap 1
Grade 1 and 2 Tap begin learning different tap sequences, expanding on from their foundation steps. They begin to turn, heel dig and pick up and start to learn to recognise different rhythms and experiment with syncopation. By Grade 2 they are learning hop triples and flaps.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
TnB6
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
Tech Steps Dance Studio
GGs Gym Stretch and strength
GG's Gym where dancers can learn more about dynamic and passive stretching and work on strength exercises and drills towards building more advanced jumps, turns and tricks for dance.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Hip Hop 1 & 2
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Junior Contemporary
Beginners Contemporary
A fun, energetic and expressive dance class. Connecting the mind and body to express a story with emotion. A great class to start learning the foundations of dance. This is an all ages class (above 5yrs) for those who are new to dance.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
Senior Contemporary
This is an all ages class, however it is aimed at students who are further developed in their dance technique. This class requires students to have strength, flexibility and performance experience.
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Tech Steps Dance Studio
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