Dance Programs

CLASSICAL BALLET, MODERN JAZZ, ADULTS HIP HOP!

 

Join our Fun and Challenging Dance Classes For Fun and Fitness or Exam classes.

• Tiny Tots  – Age 2 yrs to 4 yrs – 45 mins
  This is a three syllabus class where the students are introduced to Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap. 
• Prep Grade  – Age 5 yrs to 7 yrs – 60 mins
  This is a three syllabus class where the students are introduced to Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap.
• Beginner Ballet and Jazz Bronze – Age 7 yrs to 8 yrs – 60 mins
  This is a beginners level of dance with the focus on 30mins Ballet and 30mins Jazz.  Jazz teaches coordination, strength, flexibility while maintaining a healthy level of fitness and fun.
• Beginner Ballet and Jazz Bronze – Age 9 yrs to 12 yrs
  This is a beginners level of dance with the focus on 30mins Ballet and 30mins Jazz.  Jazz is lively and Energetic. Jazz teaches coordination, strength, flexibility while maintaining a healthy level of fitness and fun.
• Advanced Ballet and Jazz Exam Class – Age 7 yrs to 8 yrs – 60 mins
  This is an advanced level of dance with the focus on 30mins Ballet and 30mins Jazz.  This program is specifically designed for students wanting to do exam and competition dancing.  A high level of commitment is expected. This class is by invitation only and would suit students who have over 12months of dance experience in this style.
• Advanced Ballet and Jazz Exam Class – Age 9 yrs to 12 yrs – 60 mins
  This is an advanced level of dance with the focus on 30mins Ballet and 30mins Jazz.  This program is specifically designed for students wanting to do exam and competition dancing.  A high level of commitment is expected. This class is by invitation only and would suit students who have over 12months of dance experience in this style.
• Teen Dance Modern Jazz/Hip Hop – Age 13 yrs to 16 yrs
  Just want to dance, have fun and forget the High School Books for an hour?  Then this is the class for you.  Modern Jazz/Hip Hop is all about the popping, jumps and turns.  Come and have some dancing fun!
• Adult Dance Modern Jazz/Hip Hop – Age 17 yrs to open
  Just want to dance, have fun and forget the daily concerns for an hour?  Then this is the class for you.  Modern Jazz/Hip Hop is all about the popping, jumps and turns.  Come and have some dancing fun!

 

The style of Dance taught in these classes is ATOD (www.atod.net.au)

 

Australian Teachers of Dancing mission is:

 

ATOD are leaders in the field of dance education, both nationally and internationally, committed to delivering high quality products and support to its members.  We are driven to deliver dynamic, innovative and engaging syllabi, underpinned by best practice teaching standards and an examination process of the highest integrity. ATOD provides its members and their students the opportunity to achieve their full artistic potential, through a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

 

These are the ATOD Syllabi’s that AGDA follows under the instruction of Michele Felsman.

 

The Classical Ballet Syllabus:

 

This is a comprehensive and beautiful syllabus. 

 

It progresses systematically and is delightful to teach.

 

The syllabus was upgraded and designed in 2002 by the Classical Ballet Core Committee.

 

This Committee included well known Ballet Teachers and Examiners including Graduates of The Australian Ballet School. 

 

The Syllabus:

• progresses systematically in order to build strength and artistry.
• includes comprehensive teaching notes on the technical aspects and attributes of each exercise and step.
• includes the theory of each step.
• includes an anatomical approach to explaining the required technique.  A glossary and index of anatomical terms has been included.
• is designed to technically develop students to individually reach their full potential whether on a recreational, professional or teaching level.

 

Many former students of A.T.O.D. teachers have gone on to undertake professional careers in the field of Classical Ballet and Modern (Contemporary).

 

The Jazz Syllabus:

 

Move forward with the Complete Jazz Class Syllabus.

 

A.T.O.D. have developed a unique approach to educating our students in a classroom environment.

 

Jazz is a continually changing and evolving genre encompassing many styles such as Broadway, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Funk and Lyrical to name a few.

 

Our new and innovative system of training encompasses all styles from foundation Jazz to the very latest Moves.

 

The focus and continuity of the jazz class and the training and development of your students does not need to change in order to prepare students for examinations.

 

This is the Complete Jazz Class Syllabus!

 

The Syllabus:

• incorporates but is not limited to a comprehensive warm-up; stretches; floor and corner work including turns, kicks and jumps; historical steps; up to the minute moves; combinations; progressions and dances
• progresses systematically and builds strength, energy and attack
• is designed to technically develop students to individually reach their full potential whether on a recreational, professional or teaching level
• is designed to enhance individual creativity with student choreography and improvisation included in major levels

 

The Hip Hop Syllabus:

 

The Syllabus:

• incorporates but is not limited to a comprehensive warm-up, stretches and isolations.
• encourages individuality, style and improvisation throughout.
• allows teachers and students the freedom for personal interpretation of the movements.
• progresses systematically and builds strength, energy and dynamics.
• is designed to technically develop students to reach their full potential whether on a recreational, professional or teaching level.
• will enhance individual creativity with student choreography and improvisation included throughout.
• will continually evolve with regular updates to keep abreast of the changing culture that is hip hop

 

This Hip Hop syllabus was created by the ATOD Hip Hop Core Committee. 

 

Dance Attire:

 

All Dancers must purchase:

• An AGDA Recreational Leotard (Navy Blue Leotard) $26.00.
• An AGDA Training T-Shirt to be worn to and from training.
• Dance Tights and appropriate dance shoes for the style being taught can be purchased at local Dance Shops.

 

All Dancers must have their hair tied back and please ask your instructor if there is a specific hair style required for the syllabus being taught.

 

“Dance is the only art of which we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made.” (Ted Shawn)

 

“If you can walk you can dance, if you can talk you can sing.” (Zimbabwean Proverb)

 

“Thousands of emotions well up inside me throughout the day.  They are released when I dance.” (Abraham Lincoln)

 

“Dance is an art that imprints on the soul. It is with  you every moment, it expresses itself in everything you do.” (Shirley MacLaine)

 

Our dance class is for fun and fitness.  Classes are held on a wooden floor at our AGDA Burpengary venue.

 

We look forward to seeing you shaking to the beat very soon!

 

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