CLASSES
BLUEBIRD BALLET
Our preschool classes are a delightful introduction to the world of ballet.
Each class includes carefully created exercises which introduce the basics of ballet yet are delivered through story-telling, imaginative sequences and all with a sense of fun!
We also use beautiful, colourful and textured props and musical instruments to enhance the experience.
Our youngest dancers learn to:
skip, march, sway, spring, jump, leap, galop, plie (to bend), tendu (to stretch), port de bras (arm movements) plus we provide plenty of opportunities for free dancing and improvisation.
BALLET Primary School ages
We offer classes for school-aged children in the Royal Ballet School's Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) as well as syllabus classes of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).
Our classes include Ballet Vocabulary, Creative Practice (improvisation and choreography), Repertoire and Body Awareness exercises to encourage happy and healthy dancers.
Examinations/Assessments with the Royal Ballet School ATAP and/or Royal Academy of Dance syllabi are offered but not compulsory.
BALLET Secondary School ages
These classes include the content listed above, with development in all areas to inspire and challenge the students physically, cognitively and creatively
For students who are keen and committed to furthering their training, Pointe work is introduced with specific Pre-Pointe classes to build up the necessary strength and control for safe practice. Consultations with a specialist dance Physiotherapist are required until students are ready to progress to full Pointe.
Examinations/Assessments with the Royal Ballet School ATAP and/or Royal Academy of Dance syllabi are offered but not compulsory.
FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
6 yrs +
JAZZ from approx. 6yrs
Jazz dance is a fun, energetic dance style.
Classes include warm up movements, safe stretches, turns, kicks, combinations across the floor and weekly progressive choreography on a routine.
The music used ranges from popular and age-appropriate chart hits to broadway classics and teachers often take inspiration from current shows running in Melbourne to add to students' knowledge and experience.
Jazz is fantastic for anyone who enjoys high-energy dancing and is also a wonderful style to accompany ballet training.
TAP & BALLET COMBINATION from approx. 5yrs
This class consists of 30 mins of Ballet, followed by 30 mins of Tap.
The Ballet component is as above; following ATAP and the Tap content is based on the Grades syllabi of the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing).
Tap students learn different rhythms, tone quality, time steps, travelling steps, turning steps and amalgamations plus a routine which builds each week.
ELWOOD SWANS Ballet for Seniors (approx 60yrs+)
Our Elwood Swans class is a gentle-paced ballet class, danced to beautiful music with a lovely, friendly atmosphere.
The benefits of ballet for our senior community are endless, ranging from improved posture, mobility, working the cardiovascular system, learning and retaining choreography as well as the all-important strengthening of muscles to help with bone health and reduce the potential onset of osteoporosis.
We include a careful warm up, followed by some barre exercises and centre work. Variations and adaptions are always offered so that dancers can work at their own pace and level.
No experience necessary. Beginner-friendly and welcoming to all.
Please contact us for information on class times and availability
