Recreational Class Descriptions Ages 11+

We are proud to offer a variety of classes for our 11+ year old recreational students.  These classes are taught at the same high standard as our competitive level classes, without the higher degree of commitment required from the dancers.  Students enrolled in our recreational programs do not need any prior dance experience, and can choose from classes in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, and Contemporary.  Our warm and supportive class environment ensures the dancers build not only on their dance technique, but also their self esteem and confidence.  Dancers learn class etiquette and discipline while making friends, developing body awareness, musicality, rhythm, strength and flexibility.   Our recreational classes often serve to bridge the gap in training for dancers who wish to join our competitive program, and we recommend these dancers to register in all available classes in order to be considered for the competitive program the following season.

Our 45-minute/week recreational class tuition is $73+gst/month, and the recital costume fee is $110+gst/class.  

All Recreational classes run from September through June, and will participate in a year end recital at the end of the season. 

Ballet
Our ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus with fully certified teachers, and will help the dancers develop good posture, strength, flexibility, discipline, musicality and a love of dance.  Ballet is highly recommended for all dancers who are just starting out, and is essential for those 8 years and over who want to take their dance training more seriously. 

Jazz
In Jazz, students will learn using a combination of syllabus to develop their technique, focus, musicality and flexibility.  Jazz classes are high energy and will keep your dancer moving from start to finish, learning warm ups, barre work, centre floor exercises and technical combinations.  

Lyrical
Lyrical class is a popular option for dancers looking to express themselves through movement, drawing on technique developed in their jazz and ballet classes.  Lyrical classes allows the students to let go and dance for the love of it.  Taking an additional Ballet and/or Jazz class is recommended to support the dancer’s technique and flexibility in Lyrical class.

Contemporary
Contemporary class combines technical elements used in Jazz and Ballet, with more focus on floor work, fall and recovery, and movement of the spine.  Dancers will learn centre floor and across the floor exercises, as well as explore improvisation and composition.  Taking an additional Ballet and/or Jazz class is recommended to support the dancer’s technique and flexibility in Contemporary class.