DANCE STYLES & AGE PROGRESSION
Please use age/school year levels as a guide only. For any questions please contact us.
Beginner classes are for teens 11+ years old with no dance experience. For all other students please enrol into your appropriate level.
Ballet requires two classes per week from RAD Grade 1 and above.
Acro Arts classes - for 2026 a strong recommendation to enrol in an additional dance class (eg ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical). This will be reviewed in. 2027.
Please scroll down to read about each class/dance style.
Dance Styles
JAZZ
Our Jazz classes follow the Asia Pacific Dance Association syllabus, which is a technical based syllabus designed to create versatile dancers. This is a one of our most popular dance styles, offering classes from age 4 and upwards.
The APDA syllabus introduces elements of hip hop, musical theatre, contemporary, amongst other genres, through stylised routines, while the centre work includes balances, turns and elevation movements.
Jazz students have the opportunity to sit APDA exams in August of each year.
Photo courtesy of Samantha Nicole School of Dance.
LYRICAL
With a focus on fluent movement and musicality, our lyrical classes are becoming increasingly popular.
We use an in house lyrical syllabus in these classes, using fluid motions and emotive music, encouraging expression from the dancers. In these classes, jazz technique is incorporated, alongside introducing dancers to leaps, turns, and use of the floor space.
Lyrical students have the opportunity to sit exams in August of each year.
Photo courtesy of Samantha Nicole School of Dance.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is our more relaxed dance style on offer, which helps to build coordination and style.
Our classes follow the APDA ‘Urban Ignition’ syllabus, All work is progressive and designed to develop co-ordination, strength, agility and style. Freestyle and student choreography elements are included in the syllabus.
Hip Hop students have the opportunity to sit APDA examinations in August.
Photo courtesy of Samantha Nicole School of Dance.
BALLET
We utilise the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance syllabus to provide world class ballet learning.
Ballet teaches grace and poise, with a focus on line, balance and musicality.
Ballet technique is an excellent support for many other dance styles with its focus on alignment, posture and precision.
Pre-primary - Grade 5 RAD ballet also feature character dance components - stylised European folk dances. Grades 6-8 engage free movement.
From Grade 1 and above students are required to attend two classes per week in order to sit exams.
Ballet students have the opportunity to sit RAD examinations in term 3.
ACRO DANCE
Acrobatics is a great way to expand movement skills and complement dance styles.
Using the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, students will learn safe techniques as the progress through the levels in 5 disciplines: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Different from gymnastics, acro dance applies acrobatics to choreography, creating dynamic movements.
Acro classes are primarily based on ability and students will require a short assessment of skills to determine their level.
From Acro level 2 and above, acro students are required to also enrol in dance class - ballet, jazz, lyrical or contemporary to ensure they are also learning foundational dance techniques, and prepare them for learning a dance for the end of year concert.
Photo courtesy of Samantha Nicole School of Dance.
PRESCHOOL DANCE
Our preschool classes are for 2-4 and are all about fun!
Through repetition of movements and songs, our preschool dancers are learning introductory dance techniques, such as skipping, gallops & rhythm, while enjoying independent and creative dance. We use a range of props to vary our classes and include all our favourite songs. Our preschoolers are included in our end of year concert too!
We offer preschool dance (no specific style), pre school ballet, and preschool ballet/jazz combo classes.
Photo courtesy of Samantha Nicole School of Dance.
CREATIVE DANCE
For our younger dancers who just want to move and express themselves!
For age 5-8 we offer a non syllabus (no exam) class for new dancers to be able to move freely with the guidance of a teacher. This class is not about learning moves, but about creativity, expression, and freedom. Dancers will explore dynamics, musicality, and space, and learn how to communicate ideas with their bodies.
TEEN BEGINNER CLASSES
For teens aged 11 years old and above we offer starter classes in a range of styles.
These classes are for beginner dancers who no to very little dance experience. We welcome all dancers, of any age, background, gender and aspiration to join our dance community and we know it can be daunting to join a dance class where everyone else has been dancing for many years. Our teen beginner classes offer a friendly and fun environment for teens to explore movement, build body confidence and make new friends, all whilst fostering a love for dance.
We offer teen beginner classes in:
Ballet
Jazz
Hip hop
Contemporary
SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS
We offer a free trial class for all new students. Get in touch to arrange.