Our Dance Styles
Scroll through to learn more about the variety of styles for a wide range of ages and abilities.
Acro
Classes Offered:
Junior Acro
Intermediate/Advanced Acro
Acro is a genre of dance which incorporates elements of gymnastics, dance technique, jazz, balancing and contortion. Students learn acrobatic tricks such as handstands, cartwheels and aerials, chest stands, elbow stands and walkovers and blend them with dance elements. It is a popular dance style that develops strength, flexibility, balance and teamwork.
Ballet
Classes Offered:
Junior Ballet
Intermediate Ballet
Open Ballet
Originating in the fifteenth century, Ballet is a highly technical dance style. The techniques learnt in Ballet form the core of many other dance genres. Therefore, it is a foundational style that develops strong dance skills, knowledge, and techniques.
Traditional classical ballet performances are usually choreographed to classical music however some modern choreographers have become creative with these traditions.
Contemporary/Lyrical
Classes Offered:
Inter 2 Contemporary
Inter 1 Contemporary
Senior Contemporary
Drawing on aspects of ballet, jazz, and modern styles, contemporary has a strong emphasis on emotional connection to the music and lyrics. Commonly, contemporary uses contractions and releases of the body, falls, floorwork, fluid movements and narrative choreography.
Hip Hop
Classes Offered:
Intermediate Hip Hop
Open Hip Hop
Vibrant, fast paced, and upbeat. Hip Hop is a popular street dance style originating in the USA with influences from African dancing. This style is commonly seen in music videos. The strong beats and rhythms of Hip Hop music inspire this powerful and energetic dance style.
Jazz
Classes Offered:
Junior Jazz
Intermediate 2 Jazz
Intermediate 1 Jazz
Senior Jazz
Jazz dance emerged in the 20th century when African American and European dance styles started to blend. Over time Jazz began using techniques from Ballet, took on influences from Latin culture and it evolved alongside the current popular music that it accompanies. Sharp, rhythmic and fast paced movements are often characteristics of Jazz.
Music Theatre/Broadway
Classes Offered:
Mini Musical
Senior Broadway
Inspired by performances from musicals, Broadway draws on techniques from a variety of other dance styles. Music Theatre dance focus on performance skills, high energy and often tells a story throughout a routine.
Pointe
Classes Offered:
Open Pointe
Pointe is an advanced technique of Ballet where the dancer supports all their body weight on the tips of their toes using Pointe shoes. This is said to create the illusion that the ballerina is dancing on air. Advanced experience in ballet technique is essential to this dance style. Classes have an intense focus on building strength in the feet, ankles and core to progress safely to dancing En Pointe.
Preschool Creative Dance
Classes Offered:
Tinies
Preschool
Kinder/Prep
Perfect for the littlest dancers. This style explores music using imagination, props, and improvisation. Dancers learn physical skills, creative expression, timing, body and spatial awareness, in a playful manner. These classes help develop skills such as self-confidence, concentration, turn taking, collaboration, social skills, problem solving and more. Above all these classes are loads of fun!
Tap
Junior Tap
Intermediate Tap
Open Tap
In Tap dance, students make rhythmic sounds using shoes fitted with heel and toe plates. This percussive element compliments the music of a performance. With a rich history stemming from America, Tap is a high energy and unique dance style.