Dance Classes
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Ballet
Ballet is one of the most widespread dance styles in the world and offers a great foundation for all forms of dance. Our ballet classes are based on the ballet technique and vocabulary as set by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). The RAD is the world’s leading organisation in classical ballet education and is recognised worldwide.
Teachers use a mix of RAD and free exercises to keep their classes fun, yet challenging for students of all ages and abilities.
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
Our Pre-Pointe & Pointe class is on offer to our Omega Ballet students. These classes are the first step students will take in progressing towards dancing ‘en pointe’, and beginning their pointe journey.
Students will be guided through the ‘Perfect Pointe Program’ created by Lisa Howell. This program allows students to gain the strength and control needed for pointe work.
Jazz
Jazz classes focus on style, performance and modern jazz techniques. Classes consist of a warm-up including strengthening, stretching, flexibility and corner work including leaps, turns & jumps and learning a dance routine.
Jazz dance classes are great for fun and fitness as well as learning valuable dance skills that can be transferred to all dance genres.
Tap
Tap classes are energetic and fun! Our classes are based on the Tapatak Oz dance syllabus which has a strong focus on the tap techniques of speed, clarity of sound and rhythm.
A variety of syncopated, modern and Broadway movements are used to keep this style modern and exciting.
Acrobatics
Acrobatics is a dance style that combines the precision of acrobatic elements with dance techniques. As a Certified Acrobatic Arts studio, we have a strong focus on correct technique and safe, effective acrobatic progressions.
Classes focus on building the core strength and flexibility need to perform this exciting high intensity dance style. Students will work on acrobatic skills including forward rolls, bend backs, cartwheels, handstands, round-offs, flips and much more!
Cheer
We’ve known for a long time that kids love nothing more than attempting and perfecting new “tricks.” Remember learning a cartwheel? We sure do, and it’s that sense of pride and exhilaration that we love to pass on to all students in our Cheerleading classes!
We use the IASF (International All-star Federation) rules when working on stunts and tumbling. Our stunts and tricks will be put into an electrifying routine to wow our concert audience!
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a funky high energy style with eye catching movements and is great for developing rhythm and co-ordination.
R&B, pop and hip hop music is carefully selected for different aged groups making this a great style for boys and girls of all ages.
Students will learn a dance routine full of hip hop techniques and choreography.
Contemporary & Lyrical
Contemporary and Lyrical dance styles focus on art and expressiveness, using controlled techniques and leg work, corner work, lyrical movements and floor work
Both styles are creative and modern, and use techniques from both ballet and jazz backgrounds and combines them into a challenging and uniquely elegant style.
Learn more about our lyrical & contemporary classes
Song and Dance
All elements of musical theatre: song, dance & acting are covered in our Song and Dance classes. Using a varied mix of the three elements, students will learn drama games and exercises along with script work, voice, improvisation and imaginative work.
Students focus on fun and age appropriate musicals and plays as well as modern music, to encourage students to explore and learn all aspects of the performing arts.
Drama
Drama is new to ADE in 2022. Our Drama classes will add another layer of the performing arts to your child’s learning!
Students will focus on acting, stage presences, musicals and plays and will perform character scenes in our mid and end of year concerts.
Modelling
Modeling classes will help your child to blossom with confidence. During the year our classes will cover runway techniques, photographic posing and movement, skin care, general grooming and make-up, public speaking, audition techniques and etiquette. All models also get to take part in an end of Term performance.
Ninja
Ninja Parkour classes are an exciting and unique way to get in shape and learn new physical skills. Our classes are designed to help you become more agile, nimble, and proficient in your movements.
We focus on Parkour techniques such as climbing, jumps, and other obstacle-based movements. Our classes are designed to challenge you physically and mentally while providing a fun and safe environment.
Performance Team
Students in our Performance Team classes will focus on goal setting, conditioning, jazz technique, dance improvisation and dance choreography.
Performance team students will be pushed technically and creatively to help shape them into first class performers!
Specialised Classes for 2 – 4 year olds
Twinkle Toes Ballet
Fun music and movement classes with a focus on classical ballet, lyrical and contemporary foundations for 2-4 year olds.
Learn galloping, marching skipping jumping and turning in preparation for the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Syllabus.
Twinkle Toes Dance
Fun music and movement classes with a focus on jazz, hip hop and acrobatics foundations for 2-4 year olds.
Your tiny dancer will learn all our dance in our fun weekly classes, use of pom poms, scarves and other fantastic props!
Book in for a One Week Unlimited Class Pass today and see what it’s like to be part of the ADE family!