Dance Styles
TINY TOTS
For the youngest performers, this class teaches rhythm, musicality, balance, coordination and confidence through music, song, jazz & tap dance. Please keep in mind it can take several weeks for these little ones to completely settle into class, don’t be concerned if they do not fully participate on their first few weeks, often they like to observe before participating.
MODERN JAZZ
A blend of traditional jazz and modern jazz funk technique, these classes help develop a strong base of dance skills including musicality, coordination, strength, flexibility and performance.
TAP
Tap classes involve technique and rhythm training. It is a form of dance characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer’s shoe.
ACROBATICS
Learn to flip and tumble! This class works on strength, flexibility and body awareness whilst teaching gymnastic and circus based skills.Please note students who are not enrolled into a Ballet or Jazz class will not progress as quick and will find it harder than those students who partake in either a Jazz or Ballet class as well.
BALLET
Classical ballet is a specific technique that gives you a full understanding of your body. This is a class that focuses on building strength, flexibility and core stability. It is recommended for all dancers to help build a strong foundation of technique.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a broad category that includes a variety of urban dance styles. Constantly evolving from the earlier styles of breaking, locking and popping, hip hop is a free, funky and soulful expression of movement.
SENIOR (ADULT)
For fun and fitness, or to dust off those old dance shoes. In a relaxed atmosphere we welcome everyone, no matter your level of experience.
POINTE
Pointe is part of classical ballet technique made possible by pointe shoes. This is a safe introductory class with a strong focus on building ankle strength.
LYRICAL
Lyrical combines the techniques of jazz and ballet, inviting dancers to use their bodies to interpret the music. Dancers gain fluidity of movement, grace and control.
COMPETITION PRIVATE LESSONS
One on one lessons for students wanting to expand their performance opportunities by travelling to Karratha/Perth to compete. Student readiness will be deemed by our teaching staff.
CLASS GUIDE
All classes are open to both Boys and Girls. Placement in the appropriate class is determined on a child by child basis however the below outline can be used as a guide to class placement.
Class numbers will be capped in 2023.
The age specified for each age group is the age the dancer will be turning (or has turned) in 2023.
Tiny Tots: 2yrs – 3yrs
Primary’s: 4yrs – 5yrs
Juniors: 6yrs – 7yrs
Intermediates: 8yrs – 11yrs
Sub-Seniors: 12yrs – 16yrs
Adult: 17+ yrs Level 1
Acrobatics: 5yrs - 7yrs (Must be enrolled into a dance based class)
Level 2 Acrobatics: 8+ yrs (Must be enrolled into a dance based class and have minimum of an unassisted Bridge from standing & Cartwheel on both sides).
Lyrical: 7yrs - 11yrs
Open Lyrical: 12+yrs
Private Lessons: 6+yrs