JAZZ
Is a vibrant and high-energy style of dance that has been adapted for the commercial entertainment industry. This includes music videos, television shows, films, and live performances. It combines traditional jazz techniques with modern dance elements, creating a dynamic and visually compelling form of dance
Jazz routines will be focused on showcasing technique, jumps, turns, extensions, flexibility, strength, placement, posture, transitions, floor work, patterning, team work & showmanship. We will take care that choreography, music choice & costuming is age appropriate. Please keep in mind that stunning choreography and a mature style on a 16 year old will not look as appropriate on a 10 year old!
Optional competition entry will begin in 2026…. In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
BALLET
Classical ballet emphasises fluid, graceful movements and long lines, along with strict adherence to correct form and technique, especially turn-out & posture. A focus on narrative and storytelling is achieved through dramatic visuals and complex choreography.
Classical Ballet provides a strong foundation of correct technique, alignment and posture that will enhance all other styles of dance. Ballet involves strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Ballet also teaches grace and fluidity of moment as is the perfect style for those who want to develop these qualities. There are also many skills learnt in a ballet class that prepare students for other aspects of life - work ethic, perseverance, dedication and motivation.
Our younger ballet classes teach students basic ballet terminology and principles in a fun and creative way. We strive to ensure that our younger ballet students develop a strong technical foundation as well as a love for dance. For our older students, we will also offer a Pointe Prep class that incorporates exercises and techniques that will help strengthen and prepare them to progress to pointe shoes, and enhance our students who are already en pointe.
Optional competition entry will begin in 2026…. In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
TAP
Tap is a unique style of dance that involves using your feet to create musical patterns and rhythms. Our tap classes teach dancers the basics of tap as well as musicality, rhythm and coordination to fun and exciting music.
Tap routines will be focused on showcasing technique, turns, extensions, flexibility, strength, placement, posture, transitions, floor work, patterning, team work & showmanship. We will take care that choreography, music choice & costuming is age appropriate. Please keep in mind that stunning choreography and a mature style on a 16 year old will not look as appropriate on a 10 year old!
Optional competition entry will begin in 2026…. In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY
Lyrical routines incorporate ballet, modern, and jazz technique, with an emphasis on movements that are more fluid and graceful in nature. It is, by definition, emphasizing and expressing the lyrics of a piece of music or using choreography that demonstrates connection to the story or ideas in the music.
Contemporary is also a modern dance style that incorporates technical aspects of ballet and focuses artistic expression, creativity and freedom in dance. Principles of this genre include alignment, use of gravity, fall and recovery, use of breath, use of floor work, balance, and contraction and release.
We will take care that choreography, music choice & costuming is age appropriate. Please keep in mind that stunning choreography and a mature style on a 16 year old will not look as appropriate on a 10 year old!
Optional competition entry will begin in 2026…. In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop dance is a high energy and fast-paced dance style incorporating urban dance techniques such as popping, locking, breaking, freestyle and party grooves. Our classes teach rhythm, coordination, musicality and individuality to popular and upbeat music. This allows students to develop their own sense of style and rhythm. This is a great choice for active kids who want to take a fun and energetic dance class.
Hip Hop classes give students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the hip hop style as well as basic breakdancing tricks. Students will also have the opportunity to learn choreography in many different genres of hip hop.
We will take care that choreography, music choice & costuming is age appropriate. Please keep in mind that stunning choreography and a mature style on a 16 year old will not look as appropriate on a 10 year old!
Optional competition entry will begin in 2026…. In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
ACRO / STRETCH
Our Acro / stretch classes consist of acrobatic and gymnastic movements as well as high energy choreography. This is a great class for students who want to learn acrobatic tricks that can be incorporated into other styles of dance. This is also a great class for students to build connections and friendships with other students as it involves a lot of partner-work and teamwork.
Things such as walkovers, bridges, aerials, partner work, cartwheels and group balances will be explored and built on.
BROADWAY JAZZ
Broadway Jazz is a dance style seen in Broadway musicals. The focus is on the theatrical dance style blending traditional jazz technique with storytelling, character development, and dramatic choreography through movement. Broadway Jazz is a dance centred routine that you would likely see in a musical or film.
We will take care that choreography, music choice & costuming is age appropriate. Please keep in mind that stunning choreography and a mature style on a 16 year old will not look as appropriate on a 10 year old!
In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
BALLROOM
Our Ballroom will be New Vogue which is a sequence style of dancing. Everyone on the dance floor dances the same steps together. Thus making these dances easy to learn, and enjoyable. Many mature people prefer this type of dancing, but it also is popular at social Cabarets where there are large numbers of dancers on the floor, of mixed ages, who can follow easily the person in front of them.
New Vogue Dances are: Evening 3-step, Merrilyn, Parma Waltz, Gypsy Tap, Swing Waltz, Carousel, Tangoette, La Bomba, Charmaine, Lucille, Twilight, Barclay Blues, Tango Terrific and Excelsior Scottische
This class is designed for those wishing to learn, practice, exercise and have so much fun while doing it.
POUND
POUND workout provides a full-body workout, improves coordination, burns calories effectively, and boosts cardiovascular endurance.
The fast-paced nature, rhythm, and volume of drumming, engaging music selection, and constantly changing routines in POUND classes keep participants motivated and focused.
Using Ripstixs in POUND classes allows for an upper and lower body workout, toning and strengthening arm muscles, engaging core muscles, and incorporating leg exercises for lower body strength.
POUND offers a fresh and unique workout experience, provides variety in exercise routines, challenges participants to try new movements, and helps overcome plateaus in fitness progress.
ANIMATION
Animation is distinct from other styles of hip-hop dance, such as popping and locking, in that it focuses on creating the illusion of being a puppet or a robot. While popping and locking also involve isolations and precise movements, Animation takes this concept to the next level by incorporating intricate body movements that mimic the mechanical movements of a robot. Additionally, Animation often involves slower, more deliberate movements than other styles of hip-hop dance, allowing dancers to showcase their control and precision.
This class is designed for those wishing to learn, practice, exercise and have so much fun while doing it.
In 2025 there will be an opportunity for you to perform at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases if you would like to.
LINE DANCING
Our line dance classes will be choreographed dances in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows. Each dance is usually associated with, and named for, a specific song, such as the Macarena or the Electric Slide which are a few of the line dances that have consistently remained part of modern culture for years.
Its going to be fun and funny, and designed for you to learn, practise and have some incidental exercise while you are doing it.
There will be an opportunity to perform at our SOTA showcases but its definitely not compulsory.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Our goal is create a musical number or medley of songs from a musical. This style is a combination of theatrical dance, characterisation and drama. May include lip-synching or live vocals. May use props. Choreography & direction will stay true to the style & storyline of chosen musical.
This class is designed for those wishing to learn, practice, exercise and have so much fun while doing it.
In 2025 we will be performing at a minimum of 4 SOTA showcases.
STAGE COMBAT
Stage combat is a choreographed performance technique that portrays realistic fighting without actual physical harm. Unlike martial arts or real-life self-defence, stage combat is a collaborative effort where both actors work together to tell a compelling story.
Each move—whether it’s a punch, fall, or sword fight—is designed for safety and dramatic effect. And yes, it’s a performance, so you’re not just “fighting”; you’re acting, staying true to your character and the story.
The Essentials of Stage Combat
Stage combat begins and ends with safety. A professional fight choreographer will always prioritise this, but you, as a performer, play a key role
Whether it’s unarmed techniques or weapon work, stage combat starts with foundational skills:
Unarmed Combat: Master punches, slaps, kicks, and falls. Each move is carefully choreographed to look impactful while maintaining a safe distance.
As we progress we will begin weapon work for example: swords, knives, or other props and you’ll need to familiarise yourself with their weight, balance, and handling.
There will be an opportunity to perform at our 4 SOTA showcases annually but its definitely not compulsory.
ALL GENRES
From Jazz to Tap, from Rock ‘n’ Roll to Line Dancing, From Lyrical to Musical Theatre we will do it all… Enjoy the experience of having a go at all genres with the added benefit of fun, friendships and incidental exercise.
There will be an opportunity to perform at our 4 SOTA showcases annually but its definitely not compulsory.
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Popular from the 1940’s through to the swinging 60’s, Rock ‘n’ Roll is an energetic style of dance that is fantastic fun! It is a very easy style to learn with an abundance of steps in similar rhythm.
The basic pressure step rock ‘n’ roll makes it quite quick and easy to learn. This means less time is spent on footwork and more time on creating the energy and the “bounce” of the dance…and having a great time!
Our Beginners Rock n’ Roll Class focuses on mastering the feel of the rhythm by teaching basic footwork. Utilizing various kicks, turns and swivel steps, courses are designed to give beginners a chance to get into the music and understand the timing while also learning a step or two to impress friends.
Once students are ready to progress to Intermediate Rock n’ Roll, the focus shifts to increasing knowledge of footwork, and applying the concepts from beginners to the advanced turns, arm movements and positions learned.
There will be an opportunity to perform at our 4 SOTA showcases annually but its definitely not compulsory.