Class Styles
ACRO
Acro classes at Dance etc follow the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus. Students learn strength, tumbling, flipping, jumping and flexibility in a safe environment with the aid of professional instructors and equipment.
CONTEMPOARY
Combining elements of Modern Jazz, Lyrical & Classical Ballet, Contemporary dance stresses the importance of improvisation & versatility, focusing heavily on floorwork and exploring movement patterns.
JAZZ
Offering a balance of strong technique progression and creative expression, Jazz students focus on clean lines, strength, flexibility & performance. Elements are taken from cabaret, traditional, modern & commercial styles of jazz.
POINTE
Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student’s strength and physical development and students/parents will be notified when their child is ready to commence pointe work and an assessment with a physio will need to be obtained.
BALLET
All ballet classes follow the RAD Syllabus and are suitable for all levels of experience. The principals of ballet; including technique, foundations, discipline, and terminology, are strongly taught throughout.
For kids Aged 2-5years old. Learn the fundamentals of dance in a relaxed & encouraging environment.
CUPCAKES DANCE: Combination of jazz, ballet & hip hop technique
CUPCAKES ACRO: Gymnastics, dance & music combined. Teaching the fundamentals for Acrobatics (also see ACRO above)
CUPCAKES TAP: An up-tempo rhythmic based class teaching basic tap skills (also see TAP)
CUPCAKES COMBO: Offers a combination class of our Dance & Tap lesson styles
CUPCAKES
2-5YR PROGRAM
LYRICAL
Balancing the technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity & expressive elements of jazz & contemporary technique. Lyrical classes encourage self expression, power and emotional connection to the movement.
TAP
Students learn about rhythm, expression through sound, light and shade by working on both traditional and modern styles of tap.
BREAKIN'
An unstructured and improvisational form of traditional hip hop incorporating popping, locking, top rock and breaking suitable for boys & girls.
HIP HOP
A style that allows for personalities to shine. Students learn traditional & commercial styles of hip hop and is fun for all experience levels.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre combines singing, dancing and acting to help students build performance confidence, storytelling skills and expressive stage presence.
STARZ DANCE
Starz Dance is a unique program specifically tailored to kids/teens with a disability. Students learn fun routines in a safe & encouraging environment taught by a team of Occupational Therapists, dance specialists & volunteers.