INTERMEDIATES & SENIORS
YEARS 7 - 12
When our dancers reach Year 7, they have the opportunity to be involved in a standard DanceBlast or ADVANCED DanceBlast.
Standard DanceBlast involves 3 routines at the concert (Jazz, Broadway and Modern) This allows dancer to keep their turns and tendus going, whilst also navigating the changes that come from being in the Senior school.
ADVANCED DanceBlast requires an enrolment into the corresponding Technique class and adds a fourth routine, Contemporary. These dancers are ready to take their dancing to the next level focusing on Ballet & Contemporary elements in Technique and the 3 additional routines of DanceBlast (Jazz, Broadway & Modern).
Our families appreciate both options so that students can choose what best fits in with their school schedule and extra curricular activities.
All students must enrol into a ‘DanceBlast’ class as their first style. Once enrolled, our Intermediates have the option to add on additional styles.
Styles on Offer
Jazz
An high-energy, upbeat & vibrant dance style with music to match! Classes are
structured to incorporate limbering, strength work, choreography, musicality & skill building. All students at DANCE1 MUST take a Jazz class.
Modern
An expressive form of dance that blends the elements, fundamentals & technique of Classical Ballet. Modern dance develops fluidity, grace, poise and expression. ADVANCED DanceBlast & Technique classes explore Contemporary, another component based on Modern.
Broadway
Think Broadway musicals, big stage numbers, high performance and LOTS of characterisation. A style perfect for those who love to dance with flair and personality, all inspired by the magic of your favourite Broadway musicals.
Tap
A lively & rhythmic class where dancers move more than just their bodies, but
transform their feet into musical instruments. Students learn the foundational steps, explore footwork patterns and develop precision & timing.
Urban
Learn dynamic, commercial choreography and bust a move like they do in your favourite music video. Age appropriate music & choreography ALWAYS used.
Contemporary
An artistic and inspirational style of dance drawing elements from both ballet and modern to form a completely unique and beautiful genre. Dancers will explore grounded movements, dynamic floor work & seamless transitions in rhythm speed and intent. Contemporary is looked at in ADVANCED 'DanceBlast' classes ONLY and requires enrolment in a Technique class.
ACRO for Dance
A style of dance that combines acrobatic skills to enhance balance, flexibility and strength. Acro for Dance is an especially challenging dance genre requiring strong technical training in both the dance & Acro fields. While it shares some ‘tricks’ with gymnastics, its technique is much more ‘dance’ specific. Therefore ACRO requires an enrolment into a JAZZ class.
Technique
Combining Classical Ballet, Yoga & Pilates, this class works primarily on technical
dance elements, flexibility, stability and extension work. For those who love their barre, centre & corner work. This style enhances dancers’ overall ability across EVERY style. Older students in Year 7 & above will look at Contemporary dance elements.