Footlights Dance Sudio offers classes in a wide variety of dance styles.
Creative Kids
Each class is a magical journey to an exciting location, filled with props, music and of course dancing! In these classes, children experience the joy of movement whilst developing important life skills; co-ordination, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, rhythm, musicality, confidence, discipline and co-operation. These fun and imaginative classes are offered in 3 levels of advancement for our youngest dancers:Creative Kids 1 (2.5-3yrs), Creative Kids 2 (3-4yrs), Kindy Creative (4-5yrs)
In the introductory level Creative Kids 1(2.5-3yrs) Mum or Dad stays to help their little dancer participate in the class, and become comfortable in this new, exciting environment. From Creative Kids 2 (3-4yrs) children attend class on their own; so as to develop their self-confidence further, in preparation for the stage. In the final stage, Kindy Creative (4-5yrs), students are stronger and ready for action. This class is a little longer, as we encorporate more stretching and perfect our basic skills in preparation for Prep Dance next year.
In the introductory level Creative Kids 1(2.5-3yrs) Mum or Dad stays to help their little dancer participate in the class, and become comfortable in this new, exciting environment. From Creative Kids 2 (3-4yrs) children attend class on their own; so as to develop their self-confidence further, in preparation for the stage. In the final stage, Kindy Creative (4-5yrs), students are stronger and ready for action. This class is a little longer, as we encorporate more stretching and perfect our basic skills in preparation for Prep Dance next year.
Prep Dance
A fun combination class for children in Prep at school. Students explore the basics of ballet, jazz and tap each lesson.This is a wonderful introduction to the multiple dance styles that are available to our older students.(NB: only ballet shoes are required for this lesson)
Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Classical Syllabus.
(For students in grade 1+ at school)An engaging and internationally recognised ballet syllabus offering levels Pre-Primary through to Advanced 2. Classes are full of fun and artistry, as students experience and develop the various aspects of classical ballet: musicality, technique, mime, character, and lyrical movement.
Yearly examinations are optional, and require 2 lessons/week from Grade 1 onwards. Body Conditioning classes are compulsory for ballet students from Grade 4 onwards so as to ensure suffient strength and flexibility for the unique demands of this beautiful dance style.
Jazz
The ComDance Modern Jazz Syllabus
(For students in grade 1+ at school)An energetic and dynamic style of dance performed to popular music. Students have fun and keep fit as they learn and perfect a wide variety of kicks, leaps, and turns. The Modern Jazz syllabus offers levels Pre-Modern Jazz through to Grade 9.
Yearly examinations are optional.
Tap
ComDance Tap Syllabus
(For students in grade 1+ at school)A rhythmic and noisy style of dance! Students have fun exploring co-ordination, musicality, timing and rhythm by adding their own sounds to the music. This Tap syllabus offers levels Foundation Tap through to Grade 9.
Yearly examinations are optional.
Contemporary
(For students in grade 1+ at school)
Contemporary dance is full of emotional, fluid, and grounded movements. In this class students will explore and create new ways to move. Learn to counter-balance, fall, and roll safely 'in and out' of the floor.
Biennial examinations are optional.
Commercial Dance
(For students in grade 1+ at school)
Commercial Dance is a highly choreographed dance style which combines many styles of hip hop and jazz to produce the fun energetic style as seen in concerts, live shows, music videos, movies and commercials. It features a mixture of sharp and fluid movements, popping & locking and animated expression. Commercial dance is a great fusion of technique and personal style.
Musical Theatre
(For students in grade 1+ at school)
Think West End and Broadway, this class is all about musicals! Students explore the world of musical theatre through dance, song, dialogue and stage craft. Popular musicals (such as Mary Poppins and Matilda) are studied at each level.
Acrobatics
(For students in grade 1+ at school)
Acrobatics is a thrilling blend of dance, gymnastics, and partner work. Students build strength, confidence, and team skills as they learn to balance, flip and twist. For safety during class, our studios are equipped with tumbling mats.
Body Conditioning
(For students in grade 6+ at school)
Students fine tune their muscles' strength and flexibility through a carefully selected range of pilates, yoga, ball, and resistance band exercises. The correct balance of strength and flexibility not only facilitates the more demanding aspects of technique, but also plays a vital role in injury prevention . Whilst this class is compulsory for ballet students (RAD Grade 4 onwards), all students of this age group are invited to attend.
Adult Dance
Dancing isn't just for children! Footlights Dance Studio is pleased to offer classes in Tap Dance for adults too.