Classes

Classical Ballet (RAD)

Classical Ballet is an essential part of a dancers technical training which forms the basis of all styles of dance.

DanceWorks is proud to offer training in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus from Pre-Primary to Advanced Foundation.

Exams are encouraged but are optional. Grade 1 and higher exams are offered to students studying Classical Ballet at least twice a week.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical dance is centered around the classical technique but gives more freedom to the dancer through flow of the upper body.

Contemporary dance is a unique and interpretive form of dance that challenges the dancers centre of gravity and will improve their strength and power.

DanceWorks is proud to offer Lyrical & Contemporary training in one exciting open combo class that allows the students to express themselves while letting them explore different ways of moving.

As there is a large reliance on classical technique for these styles all students enrolled in Lyrical/Contemporary classes must also attend at least one Classical Ballet class per week.

Tap

Tap dance is an exciting and fun style that focuses on the movement of the feet with the use of arms to extend the floor pattern in choreography. The rhythmical patterns use varying amounts of force to create a variety of percussive sounds.

DanceWorks is proud to offer training in the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus from Test 1 to Advanced. With industry professionals and former Tap Dogs, Paul Davis and Shane Preston involved in the development of the syllabus making this the style Tap that everyone loves.

Exams are encouraged but are optional.

Jazz

Jazz dance is a continually changing and evolving genre encompassing many styles such as Broadway, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Funk and Lyrical.

DanceWorks is proud to offer training in the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus from Test 1 to Advanced. Our Jazz classes are upbeat and energetic and include stretch and strengthening exercises, centre work and across the floor progressions in addition to dance combinations to a wide variety of music.

To excel in Jazz, DanceWorks recommend students take Classical Ballet classes.

Exams are encouraged but are optional.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a more casual, free style of dance and was derived from USA Street Dancing during the 1970’s but continues to develop with the current times and is strongly influenced by the music.

Student’s, especially Male, prefer to start with Hip Hop, before exploring other styles. This is a fun, fast paced class, perfect for all ages and abilities.

Tiny Toes

Pre-School Dance Classes for Boys & Girls

These 30 minute classes introduce small children to the magic and fun of mime, music and dance. These classes include activities that will encourage the children to explore space, to develop musicality and to improve coordination.

Tiny Toes classes expose young children to Classical Ballet & Jazz in a social learning environment. Our classes prepare our youngest students for their future years of dancing in their chosen styles.

Acro

Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class focuses on fundamental acrobatic technique.

Students will learn skills such as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, balance, contortion tricks, partner work, back handsprings, aerials and much more.

At DanceWorks, our team of teachers which instruct our Acro classes are qualified in the Acrobatics Arts Syllabus and pride themselves on the safety and care of your child, all while having fun in a nurturing environment.

Musical Theatre

Experience the triple threat life in this fun and uplifting class. You will learn song lyrics and practice your singing while dancing a routine and acting the song’s storyline. From Annie to Matilda, Mary Poppins or even Les Miserables, the children will leave this class with stars in their eyes being taught by true musical stage professionals.

This class is best complemented by another dance technique class to improve your child’s confidence faster. Ballet, jazz or tap are ideal.

Aerial (Hoop)

Aerial hoop also known as Lyra, combines the art of dance with circus skills. Using flexibility, strength and grace, our students learn basic aerial training, along with safety as a priority and strengthening programs to make sure they get the most out of learning this new and impressive skill.

This class is offered at our Bomaderry Location only.

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