Class Information 2012

Monday

• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Grade 2) Suitable for ages 7 years and over. Previous modern or jazz training required.
• Classical Ballet – examination syllabus: (Grade 2) Suitable for ages 7 years and over. Previous ballet training required.
• Tap – examination syllabus: (Grade 2) Suitable for ages 7 years and over. Previous tap training required.
• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Grade 3) Suitable for ages 8 years and over. Previous modern or jazz training required.
• Tap – examination syllabus: (Grade 3) Previous tap experience required. Suitable for ages 8 years and over. Previous tap training required.
Tuesday

• Dance Encore Tiny Tots Part 1: Suitable for ages 3-5. This class includes dance, singing, musical appreciation and development of gross motor skills. A parent or guardian must stay with the child during this class, but not necessarily contribute.
• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Grade 4) Suitable for children 9 years and over. Previous jazz experience required.
• Tap – examination syllabus: (Grade 4) Suitable for children 9 years and over. Previous tap training required.
• Classical Ballet – examination syllabus: (Grade 5) Suitable for children 8 years and over. Previous ballet training required.
• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Grade 5) Suitable for students 10 years and over. Previous jazz training required.
Wednesday

• Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap – examination syllabus: (Pre Primary) Suitable for ages 4-6. This class combines ballet, tap and jazz.
• Classical Ballet – examination syllabus: (Grade 3) Suitable for children 8 years and over. Previous ballet training required.
• Hip Hop/Funky Jazz (Junior) Suitable for ages 6-14. This is an open class and no formal training is required. Come and join us for some fun and learn the latest moves.
• Hip Hop/Funky Jazz (Senior) A fun and upbeat class filled with a combination of the latest funk and hip hop styles and techniques whilst also providing a great cardio and strengthening workout.
• Contemporary Suitable for any age. An extension of the lyrical style involving a fusion of post-modern dance techniques such as contractions, spirals, floor work and leaps with the free movement and emotion of lyrical dance.
Thursday

• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Primary) Suitable for ages 5-7. This class combines tap and jazz.
• Tap – examination syllabus: (Primary) Suitable for ages 5-7. This class combines tap and jazz.
• Classical Ballet – examination syllabus: (Primary) Suitable for ages 5-8. Ballet movements and steps to music.
• Classical Ballet – examination syllabus: (Grade 1) Suitable for ages 6-9. Ballet movements and steps to music.
• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Grade 1) Suitable for ages 6-9. Modern exercises using all parts of the body for co-ordination.
• Tap – examination syllabus: (Grade 1) Suitable for ages 6-9.
• Jazz – examination syllabus: (Bronze) Previous modern or jazz training required.
• Tap – examination syllabus: (Bronze) Previous modern or jazz training required.
• Open Tap – suitable for all age groups up to adult.
• Classical Ballet – open class Enjoy the world of classical ballet without the stress of exams. Previous experience necessary. Suitable for adults.
Friday

• Acrobatics – Kindy: This is an introduction to acrobatics for children with no experience. We focus on their gross and fine motors skills and is also suitable for children with special needs.
• Acrobatics – Junior: For beginners – this class teaches the correct technique of simple tumbling such as rolls, cartwheels, hand stands and bend backs etc.
• Acrobatics – Intermediate: This class offers more advanced tumbling skills including tinskis, aerials and balancing skills.
• Acrobatics – Senior: Advanced level of tumbling, OR for ages 14 years and over.
Saturday

• Dance Encore Tiny Tots – Part 2 Suitable for ages 3-6. Absolute beginners only. This class combines ballet and jazz.
• Sub-Junior Open Dance: Suitable for ages 5-8. This class combines ballet, tap and jazz.
• Intermediate Open Dance: Suitable for ages 8-14. Children must have had previous dance training. This class combines ballet, tap and jazz.
• Junior Drama: Suitable for ages 6-12. Must be able to read a little or recognise limited words. This class is designed to build the children's self confidence and improve their pronunciation, as well as introducing them to the world of drama and acting.
• Senior Drama: Suitable for ages 10 years and above. The class includes poetry, characterisation, plays, elocution and all forms of drama.
• Musical Theatre: Suitable for any age. This class provides children and adults alike with a greater understanding of the musical theatre. Musical Theatre combines singing, acting and dance. Each term we learn and do excerpts from a different famous musical.
• Show Group: Suitable for any age BUT must have attended at least 3 other classes per week on a constant basis for a minimum of 2 years. Must be prepared to attend extra rehearsals when a performance is nearing. This class will combine all facets of the performing arts.