Branches Performing Arts is proud to offer a variety of classes to students of all ages and ambitions. Local students (Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Richmond) can access in person training with Miss Hillary. Local Barcaldine students can access in person training with Miss Hannah. Students based in Mount Isa and Longreach will also have access to in person training through intensives once a term. Through our Distance Dance program delivered via Zoom students have access to world class teachers from across the nation and abroad. This registration system will display the classes available to your child based on their age. If you are enable to access the class you wish to enrol in please contact the studio via e-mail: reception@branchesperformingarts.dance
Term 4 2024
Dance Club Level 1
DANCE CLUB L1 (2-4 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. There is also a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students.
DANCE CLUB L1 (2-4 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. There is also a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students.
Monday
3:10 PM to 3:40 PM
3:10 PM to 3:40 PM
Barcaldine
Dance Club Level 2
DANCE CLUB L2 (5-7 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop and creative movement. Dance Club level 2 will also incorporate Petite AcroLink & pre-primary RAD Ballet to further extend children aged 5-7 yrs. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. There is also a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students. Students who take part in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes for "other" styles of dance.
DANCE CLUB L2 (5-7 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop and creative movement. Dance Club level 2 will also incorporate Petite AcroLink & pre-primary RAD Ballet to further extend children aged 5-7 yrs. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. There is also a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students. Students who take part in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes for "other" styles of dance.
Monday
3:40 PM to 4:10 PM
3:40 PM to 4:10 PM
Barcaldine
Primary/Sub Snr Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Barcaldine
Sub Senior Lyrical
LYRICALÂ dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICALÂ dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Barcaldine
Pre-Intermediate Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. Our Jazz classes include a cardio warm up, stretching, flexibility, skills in the centre, skills travelling across the room and choreography.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. Our Jazz classes include a cardio warm up, stretching, flexibility, skills in the centre, skills travelling across the room and choreography.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Barcaldine
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloncurry
Junior/Sub-senior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cloncurry
Primary/Pre-Int Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Cloncurry
Junior/Sub Senior HipHop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Cloncurry
Junior/Sub-Senior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Cloncurry
Primary Ballet
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cloncurry
Junior/Sub-Senior Ballet Tech
JUNIOR BALLET TECHNIQUE is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of young dancers who aspire to progress their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their physical awareness.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
JUNIOR BALLET TECHNIQUE is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of young dancers who aspire to progress their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their physical awareness.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Distance Dance
Primary Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet G4
GRADE 4 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 4 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Distance Dance
Pre-Intermediate Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet G2
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Distance Dance
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Body Conditioning
BODY CONDITIONING class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class is heavy in cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
Miss Bec: 8/10, 22/10, 5/11, 19/11
Miss Amy: 01/10, 15/10, 29/10, 12/11
For this class students will need:
Stick (broom stick)
Powerband
Small loop band
Pilates box
1kg DB’s at least
2 x books
Chair
2x Theraband
1x Small Pilates ball
2x Yoga block
1x Roller
BODY CONDITIONING class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class is heavy in cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
Miss Bec: 8/10, 22/10, 5/11, 19/11
Miss Amy: 01/10, 15/10, 29/10, 12/11
For this class students will need:
Stick (broom stick)
Powerband
Small loop band
Pilates box
1kg DB’s at least
2 x books
Chair
2x Theraband
1x Small Pilates ball
2x Yoga block
1x Roller
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Distance Dance
Primary Ballet
RAD GRADE 1 & 2 (non exam candidates combined concert class). In Semester 2 this class will focus on a concert routine using skills learned in Semester 1.
RAD GRADE 1 & 2 (non exam candidates combined concert class). In Semester 2 this class will focus on a concert routine using skills learned in Semester 1.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Distance Dance
Junior Body Conditioning
BODY CONDITIONING class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class incorporates cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
For this class dancers will need (please source your own):
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
BODY CONDITIONING class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class incorporates cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
For this class dancers will need (please source your own):
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Distance Dance
Sub-Senior/ Senior PrePointe/Pointe
POINTE CLASS is suitable for dancers preparing for pointe or new to pointe. The class will include anatomy and pointe shoe education, as well as exercises to strengthen for pointe. Students may do some work in pointe shoes or demi pointe shoes.
POINTE CLASS is suitable for dancers preparing for pointe or new to pointe. The class will include anatomy and pointe shoe education, as well as exercises to strengthen for pointe. Students may do some work in pointe shoes or demi pointe shoes.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Distance Dance
Sub-Senior Lyrical/Contemporary
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. This style can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Lyrical/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. This style can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Lyrical/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Ballet Tech
BALLET TECHNIQUE (senior dancers only 12+ yrs) is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of dancers who aspire to excel their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their classical repertoire.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
BALLET TECHNIQUE (senior dancers only 12+ yrs) is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of dancers who aspire to excel their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their classical repertoire.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Advanced Foundation
INTERMEDIATE Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: All students wishing to sit their exam will be required to also book a weekly private coaching session with one of Branches Performing Arts ballet coaches (Miss Amy, Miss Gabi, Miss Erica or Miss Nyree). Bookings for these lessons must be made via the parent portal.
INTERMEDIATE Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: All students wishing to sit their exam will be required to also book a weekly private coaching session with one of Branches Performing Arts ballet coaches (Miss Amy, Miss Gabi, Miss Erica or Miss Nyree). Bookings for these lessons must be made via the parent portal.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Acro
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi from NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of correct skill execution.
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi from NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of correct skill execution.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Contemporary
CONTEMPORARY dance is creative, expressive and dynamic. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment. This class will also incorporate improvisation practices.
CONTEMPORARY dance is creative, expressive and dynamic. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment. This class will also incorporate improvisation practices.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Distance Dance
Junior/Sub-Senior Acro
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi from NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of proper skill execution.
Students enrolled in this class must be able to independently execute proper forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and round-offs prior to enrolment and must be concurrently enrolled in a Jazz or Ballet class.
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi from NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of proper skill execution.
Students enrolled in this class must be able to independently execute proper forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and round-offs prior to enrolment and must be concurrently enrolled in a Jazz or Ballet class.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet G2
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Distance Dance
Junior/SubSenior HipHop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Distance Dance
RAD G6 (Alice)
Intermediate Foundation Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Intermediate Foundation Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet G4
GRADE 4 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 4 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Distance Dance
Sub-Senior/ Senior BodyLab
BODY LAB class is a strength and mobility programme designed to help dancers improve functional movement patterns, increase stability and body awareness, minimise injury risk and enhance performance. BodyLab is a physiotherapist approved programme, suitable for dancers of every age and ability.
Students will need the following equipment for this class:
- 2 x yoga blocks (the same size)
- Tennis ball / small ball
- theraband (not looped)
- skipping rope (preferably plastic)
- step / stool / low bench / chair that can hold their body weight (doesn't have to be fancy)
** Miss Bel has intentionally made sure all of this equipment is cheap and doesn't break the bank. All items can be bought for under $50 total **
BODY LAB class is a strength and mobility programme designed to help dancers improve functional movement patterns, increase stability and body awareness, minimise injury risk and enhance performance. BodyLab is a physiotherapist approved programme, suitable for dancers of every age and ability.
Students will need the following equipment for this class:
- 2 x yoga blocks (the same size)
- Tennis ball / small ball
- theraband (not looped)
- skipping rope (preferably plastic)
- step / stool / low bench / chair that can hold their body weight (doesn't have to be fancy)
** Miss Bel has intentionally made sure all of this equipment is cheap and doesn't break the bank. All items can be bought for under $50 total **
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Jazz
SENIOR JAZZ builds upon the movements and technique that students have already learned. Combinations are learned with a faster speed of movement. Students are expected to be able to memorise combinations, demonstrate movements independently and learn self-correction. Students will also continue to develop movement vocabulary, balance, coordination, and body alignment.
SENIOR JAZZ builds upon the movements and technique that students have already learned. Combinations are learned with a faster speed of movement. Students are expected to be able to memorise combinations, demonstrate movements independently and learn self-correction. Students will also continue to develop movement vocabulary, balance, coordination, and body alignment.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Distance Dance
Extra Conditioning #1
An additional conditioning class for competitive dancers wishing to increase training in preparation for 2025 comps and other dance events.
An additional conditioning class for competitive dancers wishing to increase training in preparation for 2025 comps and other dance events.
Saturday
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Distance Dance
Mini Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Distance Dance
Intermediate Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Julia Creek
Intermediate Tap
TAP class will begin with a set warm up focussed on technique, clarity of sound, musicality, and strengthening the mind and body. Students will gain experience in traditional tap vocabulary through learning and practicing a variety of tap steps, short phrases, tap sequences and choreography using different rhythms accompanied by a wide range of music.
TAP class will begin with a set warm up focussed on technique, clarity of sound, musicality, and strengthening the mind and body. Students will gain experience in traditional tap vocabulary through learning and practicing a variety of tap steps, short phrases, tap sequences and choreography using different rhythms accompanied by a wide range of music.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Julia Creek
Sub Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Julia Creek
Sub Senior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Julia Creek
Sub Senior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Julia Creek
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Thursday
2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
Julia Creek
Primary Ballet
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Thursday
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Julia Creek
Primary Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Julia Creek
Junior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Julia Creek
Junior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Julia Creek
Primary Tap
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Julia Creek
Ninja Fit, Boys Only
NINJA (boys only) is a fun, yet physically challenging fitness based class for boys. This class enhances team work skills, confidence, endurance and co-ordination.
NINJA (boys only) is a fun, yet physically challenging fitness based class for boys. This class enhances team work skills, confidence, endurance and co-ordination.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Julia Creek
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Richmond
Primary/Pre-Int Tap
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Richmond
Primary Ballet
BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Richmond
Primary/Pre-Int Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Richmond
Junior/Sub Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Richmond
Junior/Sub Senior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Richmond
Term 1 2025
Dance Club Level 1
DANCE CLUB L1 (2-4 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. There is also a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students.
DANCE CLUB L1 (2-4 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. There is also a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students.
Monday
3:10 PM to 3:40 PM
3:10 PM to 3:40 PM
Barcaldine
Primary Ballet Foundations
PRIMARY BALLET FOUNDATIONS.
There is a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students.
PRIMARY BALLET FOUNDATIONS.
There is a $10 admin fee per style per term for Barcaldine students.
Monday
3:40 PM to 4:05 PM
3:40 PM to 4:05 PM
Barcaldine
Primary Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. Our Jazz classes include a cardio warm up, stretching, flexibility, skills in the centre, skills travelling across the room and choreography.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. Our Jazz classes include a cardio warm up, stretching, flexibility, skills in the centre, skills travelling across the room and choreography.
Monday
4:05 PM to 4:30 PM
4:05 PM to 4:30 PM
Barcaldine
Primary/Sub Snr Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Barcaldine
Pre-Intermediate Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. Our Jazz classes include a cardio warm up, stretching, flexibility, skills in the centre, skills travelling across the room and choreography.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. Our Jazz classes include a cardio warm up, stretching, flexibility, skills in the centre, skills travelling across the room and choreography.
Monday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Barcaldine
Pre-Intermediate/Sub-Senior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Barcaldine
Senior Combo Class (T1 Jazz)
This Senior dance class will cover a range of styles throughout the year; term 1 Jazz, term 2 Ballet, term 3 Lyrical & term 4 Flip 'n' Flex (dance acro).
This Senior dance class will cover a range of styles throughout the year; term 1 Jazz, term 2 Ballet, term 3 Lyrical & term 4 Flip 'n' Flex (dance acro).
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Barcaldine
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Wednesday
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Cloncurry
Intermediate Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Cloncurry
Sub-senior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cloncurry
Junior/Sub Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Cloncurry
Junior/Sub-Senior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Cloncurry
Primary Ballet
Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Cloncurry
Primary Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cloncurry
Junior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Cloncurry
2025 E-Team
The E-Team is a high performance training program designed to work in collaboration with Branches Performing Arts, that provides developing young artists with access to award winning choreographers, rewarding competitive performance opportunities and customised coaching for each individual dancer.
The E-Team is designed for dancers between ages 3 -18 years who possess passion for dance and performing. Dancers will be exposed to a range of creative processes and performance techniques that will celebrate their individuality and expand their dance vocabulary.
Dancers who take part in the program will be coached and rehearse regularly and perform/compete at dance events that align with their learning journey and ambitions within dance. Involvement in E-Team is also highly recommended for adolescent dancers, eager to prepare to enter the industry. Rehearsals and training will take place exclusively at local studio venues, via a convenient booking process on the Branches Performing Arts portal.
E-Team aims to provide the opportunity for dancers to strive to achieve individual goals in an environment that is both nurturing and knowledgable. E-Team is a unique program that combines passion with both progress and purpose, adopting a mindful approach using safe dance practices.
We strongly believe that experience performing on stage is the most important thing for aspiring performers wanting a potential career in dance. Involvement in the the E-Team will ensure that those performance experiences are positive and foster growth providing invaluable opportunities that shape young people through dance.
Those involved with the E-Team will be geared with the required mental and physical skills to help them identify their ambitions, accelerate their progress and gain the support and confidence required to achieve their goals in dance.
The E-Team is a high performance training program designed to work in collaboration with Branches Performing Arts, that provides developing young artists with access to award winning choreographers, rewarding competitive performance opportunities and customised coaching for each individual dancer.
The E-Team is designed for dancers between ages 3 -18 years who possess passion for dance and performing. Dancers will be exposed to a range of creative processes and performance techniques that will celebrate their individuality and expand their dance vocabulary.
Dancers who take part in the program will be coached and rehearse regularly and perform/compete at dance events that align with their learning journey and ambitions within dance. Involvement in E-Team is also highly recommended for adolescent dancers, eager to prepare to enter the industry. Rehearsals and training will take place exclusively at local studio venues, via a convenient booking process on the Branches Performing Arts portal.
E-Team aims to provide the opportunity for dancers to strive to achieve individual goals in an environment that is both nurturing and knowledgable. E-Team is a unique program that combines passion with both progress and purpose, adopting a mindful approach using safe dance practices.
We strongly believe that experience performing on stage is the most important thing for aspiring performers wanting a potential career in dance. Involvement in the the E-Team will ensure that those performance experiences are positive and foster growth providing invaluable opportunities that shape young people through dance.
Those involved with the E-Team will be geared with the required mental and physical skills to help them identify their ambitions, accelerate their progress and gain the support and confidence required to achieve their goals in dance.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Distance Dance
Primary Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
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JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
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Monday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Distance Dance
Junior/Sub-Senior Ballet Tech
JUNIOR BALLET TECHNIQUE is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of young dancers who aspire to progress their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their physical awareness.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
JUNIOR BALLET TECHNIQUE is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of young dancers who aspire to progress their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their physical awareness.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Grade 3
GRADE 3 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price may vary pending interest.
GRADE 3 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price may vary pending interest.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Distance Dance
ADULTS Pilates
In Pilates, the focus is on the most effective recruitment of motor units which places the emphasis on energy efficiency and quality of performance. Each exercise is repeated a few times, usually three to five, rarely more; so the body is constantly being exposed to new muscular and kinesthetic challenges.
In Pilates, the focus is on the most effective recruitment of motor units which places the emphasis on energy efficiency and quality of performance. Each exercise is repeated a few times, usually three to five, rarely more; so the body is constantly being exposed to new muscular and kinesthetic challenges.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Distance Dance
Open Body Conditioning (1)
BODY CONDITIONING class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class is heavy in cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
For this class students will need:
Powerband
Small loop band
Pilates box
Chair
2x Theraband
1x Small Pilates ball
2x Yoga block
1x Roller
BODY CONDITIONING class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class is heavy in cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
For this class students will need:
Powerband
Small loop band
Pilates box
Chair
2x Theraband
1x Small Pilates ball
2x Yoga block
1x Roller
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Distance Dance
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Distance Dance
Primary/Pre-Intermediate Ballet Foundations
RAD GRADE 1 to 3 (non exam candidates combined class). In Term 1-3 this class will focus on a concert routine. In-house assessments will be the focus in Term 4.
RAD GRADE 1 to 3 (non exam candidates combined class). In Term 1-3 this class will focus on a concert routine. In-house assessments will be the focus in Term 4.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Contemporary
CONTEMPORARY dance is creative, expressive and dynamic. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment. This class will also incorporate improvisation practices.
CONTEMPORARY dance is creative, expressive and dynamic. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment. This class will also incorporate improvisation practices.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Grade 5
GRADE 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Price may vary pending interest.
GRADE 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Price may vary pending interest.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Advanced Foundation
ADVANCED FOUNDATION Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price is reflective of two students. Price may vary pending interest.
ADVANCED FOUNDATION Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price is reflective of two students. Price may vary pending interest.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Distance Dance
Junior/Sub-Senior Acro
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi founder of NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of proper skill execution.
Students enrolled in this class must be able to independently execute proper forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and round-offs prior to enrolment and must be concurrently enrolled in a Jazz or Ballet class.
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi founder of NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of proper skill execution.
Students enrolled in this class must be able to independently execute proper forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and round-offs prior to enrolment and must be concurrently enrolled in a Jazz or Ballet class.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Acro
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi founder of NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of correct skill execution.
ACRO taught by Jaqui Rinaldi founder of NIPA, via zoom. Students build upon skills learned in Flip n Flex and focuses on increased flexibility, strength, and consistency of correct skill execution.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Distance Dance
Sub-Senior/Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Grade 3
GRADE 3 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price may vary pending interest.
GRADE 3 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price may vary pending interest.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Jazz
SENIOR JAZZ builds upon the movements and technique that students have already learned. Combinations are learned with a faster speed of movement. Students are expected to be able to memorise combinations, demonstrate movements independently and learn self-correction. Students will also continue to develop movement vocabulary, balance, coordination, and body alignment.
SENIOR JAZZ builds upon the movements and technique that students have already learned. Combinations are learned with a faster speed of movement. Students are expected to be able to memorise combinations, demonstrate movements independently and learn self-correction. Students will also continue to develop movement vocabulary, balance, coordination, and body alignment.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Distance Dance
Mini/Junior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Â Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Distance Dance
Senior Ballet Tech
BALLET TECHNIQUE (senior dancers only 12+ yrs) is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of dancers who aspire to excel their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their classical repertoire.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
BALLET TECHNIQUE (senior dancers only 12+ yrs) is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. This class will accelerate overall improvement and focuses on micro details of ballet technique to enhance the development of dancers who aspire to excel their dance training. This class will also provide dancers with the supporting knowledge required to grow their classical repertoire.
For this class dancers will need:
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Distance Dance
Sub-Senior/ Senior PrePointe/Pointe
POINTE CLASS is suitable for dancers preparing for pointe or new to pointe. The class will include anatomy and pointe shoe education, as well as exercises to strengthen for pointe. Students may do some work in pointe shoes or demi pointe shoes.
POINTE CLASS is suitable for dancers preparing for pointe or new to pointe. The class will include anatomy and pointe shoe education, as well as exercises to strengthen for pointe. Students may do some work in pointe shoes or demi pointe shoes.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Distance Dance
Open Body Conditioning (2)
BODY CONDITIONING/BodyLab class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class incorporates cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
For this class dancers will need (please source your own):
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
BODY CONDITIONING/BodyLab class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class incorporates cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body. Strong muscles are vital for protecting the body and of course improving dance skills! Healthy muscles are important to let you more freely and keep your body strong.
For this class dancers will need (please source your own):
- 2x Theraband
- 2x Small Yoga block
- 1x Small Pilates ball
- 1x Large Pilate ball
- 1x pair of ankle/wrist weights
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Grade 5
GRADE 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Price may vary pending interest.
GRADE 5 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Price may vary pending interest.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Distance Dance
RAD Ballet Advanced Foundation
ADVANCED FOUNDATION Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price is reflective of two students. Price may vary pending interest.
ADVANCED FOUNDATION Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
NOTE: Price is reflective of two students. Price may vary pending interest.
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Distance Dance
Sub-Senior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by it's versatility. This style can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Lyrical/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by it's versatility. This style can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Lyrical/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Distance Dance
Primary Tap
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
NOTE: Price may vary pending interest.
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
NOTE: Price may vary pending interest.
Monday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Julia Creek
Ninja Fit, Boys Only
NINJA (boys only) is a fun, yet physically challenging fitness based class for boys. This class enhances team work skills, confidence, endurance and co-ordination.
NINJA (boys only) is a fun, yet physically challenging fitness based class for boys. This class enhances team work skills, confidence, endurance and co-ordination.
Monday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Julia Creek
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Thursday
2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
Julia Creek
Primary Ballet
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
GRADE 2 Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Thursday
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Julia Creek
Primary Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Julia Creek
Junior/Sub Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Julia Creek
Junior/Sub Senior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Julia Creek
Sub-Senior Lyrical
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
LYRICAL dance is a fusion of classical ballet and jazz dance techniques. This style is characterised by its versatility. Contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms such as slow-modern, to create new styles of movement. Slow-modern/contemporary dance encourages natural spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It focuses on self expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Julia Creek
Intermediate Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. We follow the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. We follow the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
Julia Creek
Intermediate Tap
TAP class will begin with a set warm up focussed on technique, clarity of sound, musicality, and strengthening the mind and body. Students will gain experience in traditional tap vocabulary through learning and practicing a variety of tap steps, short phrases, tap sequences and choreography using different rhythms accompanied by a wide range of music.
TAP class will begin with a set warm up focussed on technique, clarity of sound, musicality, and strengthening the mind and body. Students will gain experience in traditional tap vocabulary through learning and practicing a variety of tap steps, short phrases, tap sequences and choreography using different rhythms accompanied by a wide range of music.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Julia Creek
Dance Club
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
DANCE CLUB (2-5 yrs) classes combine a range of dance styles that students can participate in, including: Stretch, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet and creative movement. This class focuses on movement, co-ordination, rhythm and fun! There are many songs they will know and love, and lots of props and dress ups to enhance the enjoyment factor. This year we have also introduced NEW interactive resources including props and fun costumes for students to incorporate in classes (included in tuition fees is a resources pack valued at $50 per dancer). This class is a great start to the world of dance with its main emphasis on dance for fun. Students enrolled in Dance Club classes can NOT take part in classes in "other" styles.
Tuesday
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Richmond
Primary/Pre-Int Tap
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
TAP is another popular style of dance - all children love to make noise with their feet! Students learn a fresh fun and modern way to tap, along with traditional technique and theory. Tap improves co-ordination, timing and footwork. This style is well suited to both boys and girls.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Richmond
Primary Ballet
BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
BALLET is the foundation of all dance styles. Ballet improves technique, posture, flexibility, stamina and discipline. It is the most beautiful of all styles of dance, with slow, controlled and graceful movements being performed. Students will be encouraged to take part in the in house assessment offered to all ballet students. Those who wish to sit the formal examination will need to be willing to travel to an examination location and take part in private tuition required to prepare for the examination.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Richmond
Primary/Pre-Int Jazz
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
JAZZ is a fast paced, technical style of dance that will improve strength, stamina, rhythm, flexibility and co-ordination, while learning moves to the latest hit songs. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in jazz dance combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. Jazz classes incorporate a high level of physicality, which is a great outlet for energetic young dancers.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Richmond
Junior/Sub Senior Hip-Hop
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
HIP-HOP DANCE is a category of dance that encompasses a variety of urban styles. The primary styles within this wide range include but are not limited to: breaking, locking and popping. Hip Hop dance is not a studio-evolved style and saw no formal beginning, instead, it was developed on the street in urban neighbourhoods. Hip hop can come in many different styles with a variety of music.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Richmond
Junior/Sub Senior Flip n Flex
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
FLIP 'N' FLEX is specialised class inspired by dance acro designed to improve agility and flexibility. Students will learn acrobatics skills, enhancing strength and mobility. In 2024 we will be using the International Dance Technique syllabus (IDT). IDT includes progressive stretch exercises and age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance acro combos. The syllabus works progressively to train all relevant acro skills. All IDT exercises are short and easy for students to learn and retain. This class is strongly recommended to those students competing in eisteddfods.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Richmond