JUNIOR CLASSES
(YR 2, 3 & 4)
BALLET, JAZZ & LYRICAL
A fun class combining the 3 most popular dance styles - Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical - to build a strong technical foundation and provide exposure to different styles of dance so that students can then specialise once they reach our Intermediate classes. In the Ballet portion of the class students study the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and have the opportunity to participate in annual exams. Ballet technique is fundamental for excelling in all styles of dance and improves posture, poise and body awareness. Jazz (including Musical Theatre) develops coordination and improves turns and jumps. Lyrical is a soft and expressive style of dance that helps develop performance skills and musicality. The students learn a class dance, which they perform at our Mid-Year and End of Year concerts, showcasing the skills they're learning.
ACRO DANCE
In Acro Dance classes, students learn gymnastics floor skills and Jazz dancing. Classes follow the AcrobaticArts syllabus and students learn correct technique for handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials (cartwheels and walkovers without hands touching the floor), partner work and more, while building core strength, control and flexibility. The students learn a class dance, which they perform at our Mid-Year and End of Year concerts, showcasing the skills they're learning.
Advanced Acro
Advanced students are invited to join with the Intermediate classes for a faster-paced class with more challenging acro skills. Advanced students are expected to be able to perform cartwheels on both sides and unassisted walkovers at a minimum. Please contact us if you would like to enquire about these classes.
FAQ:
Do classes follow the school term?
Yes, click here for our term dates. Please note that we begin each term on Mondays, which is often a pupil-free day. Classes also run as usual on public holidays and pupil-free days.
What should my child wear and bring for a trial lesson?
For a trial lesson, we recommend wearing leggings and a t-shirt with bare feet. Please bring a water bottle (and afternoon tea, if joining the walking pickup). Once your child is enrolled, we have a compulsory uniform which is required after 2 weeks.
How can I buy the uniform?
Click here to visit our uniform shop.
Can parents watch the classes?
We invite all parents to observe the first 10 mins and/or the last 10 mins of your child's trial class. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the class in action and meet the teacher. Our studio spaces are not big enough or properly set up to accomodate weekly parent viewing and, similar to a school environment, our students focus best on learning when it’s just them and their teacher(s) in the room. The last week of each term is "Parent Watching Week" where parents are invited to view the last 30 mins of each class. We also have 2 concerts each year for your child to perform on stage and for you to see their progress.
Where can I find fees info?
Fees are listed on the timetable above and next to each lesson on the enrolment form. Visit our fees page for multiple class discount info and our active and creative kids page to submit vouchers.
When are the concert dates?
We have 2 performance opportunities each year: our Mid-Year Concert and End of Year Concert. Click the links for dates, times and more info.
Do you offer Ballet exams?
Yes, our Ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and we are proud to offer annual exams. Exams are not compulsory but most ballet students participate as exams are an incredibly rewarding and positive experience. For more info please click here.
Any other questions? Send us an email: info@sdga.com.au