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Recent surveys of parents who send their children to DJAZZEX, the dance school, have shown that the reason why so many students return year after year is the environment that DJAZZEX offers. Many said that the school is intimate, friendly, and focuses on the enjoyment of dance. Other benefits include the reasonable fee structure, which enables students to trial a variety of different dance styles. The school is large enough to offer a variety of different opportunities including exams, excursions, eisteddfods and extra performance opportunities, but small enough that each student can feel that they get the attention they deserve. One of the school’s mottos is quality over quantity, and this is ensured through class numbers being limited. Most importantly our classes are FUN!
Combined Funky Jazz/Tap/Ballet Dance Classes
Level: Students in Kindergarten to Years 1
This combined dance class is part of the Junior program offered at the school. It is an opportunity for children to experience the fun that different styles offer and for them to work out which styles they are most suited to and they enjoy the most.
WHAT TO WEAR:
It is suggested junior students come to class with a neat and tidy appearance. Hair should be well off the face and neck. A bun is best for ballet students. The school uniform for younger students is a purple leotard. Crossovers may be worn in pink cotton lycra or jersey. For all age groups please be aware that T-shirts and sloppy tops make it impossible for teachers to correct posture in technical classes. The uniform is available for purchase through the dance school.
black tap shoes as above, no jazz shoes required, footless tights or dance pants as we work bare foot for jazz, purple leotard, pink tulle skirt and ballet shoes with elastics
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Combined Funky Jazz/Tap Dance Classes
Level: Students in Years 2 - 5
This fun combined dancing class is part of the Junior program offered at the school. It is an opportunity for children to experience the fun that different styles offer. Tap in incorporated in the program to reinforce rythm and timing and Funky Jazz Danced to today's popular music, this style uses dynamic and fast paced moves and provides a great work out for body and brain. Funky Jazz dance represents our popular culture and it is forever changing. By learning dance moves and calculating how they fit to the rhythm of the music you can improve your math's skills and give your brain a boost. Psychologically, dance releases feel good chemicals called endorphins into the brain, and this contributes to overall improved sense of well-being. Socially, interacting with other children in this fun environment will help children develop their social skills and greatly improve their confidence, particularly helping children who are shy or timid.
WHAT TO WEAR:
It is suggested junior students come to class with a neat and tidy appearance. Hair should be well off the face and neck. The school uniform for younger students is a purple leotard. Crossovers may be worn in pink cotton lycra or jersey. For all age groups please be aware that T-shirts and sloppy tops make it impossible for teachers to correct posture in technical classes. The uniform is available for purchase through the dance school.
black tap shoes as above, no jazz shoes required, footless tights or dance pants as we work bare foot for jazz.
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Classical Ballet Classes
Age: From 5 years
Level: Beginner child to advanced
Offering the basics for all dance styles, this is a VETAB accredited course which gently teaches the children about discipline and the benefits of practice.
Ballet dancing is one of the most physically demanding of the dance styles and is a wonderful way for young children to gain strength, improve flexibility and stay fit. It teaches them how to stand correctly and walk with grace and poise - qualities that will be a benefit to them for years to come. Studies have shown that istening to Classical music benefits the brain. By learning dance moves and calculating how they fit to the rhythm of the music you can improve your math's skills and give your brain a boost. Psychologically, dance releases feel good chemicals called endorphins into the brain, and this contributes to overall improved sense of well-being. Socially, interacting with other children in this fun environment will help children develop their social skills and greatly improve their confidence, particularly helping children who are shy or timid.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Infants - pink tulle skirt, purple leotard, pink ballet shoes with elastics
Levels - pink ballet shoes with ribbons, purple leotard, no skirt required.
Majors - black leotard, pink tights and ballet shoes
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Tap Dancing Classes
Age: From 5 years
Level: Beginner child to advanced
Based on rhythm this fun way to exercise basically uses your feet as a drum kit! It is beneficial in many ways including increasing cardiovascular condition, strength, flexiblity and co-ordingation. Tap dancing builds strength in the legs and feet in addition to increasing flexibilty in the hips, knees and ankles. Cognitive abilities are also enhanced, as tap dancers develop mental and muscle memory as they become proficient at tapping. Most importantly tap dancing develops a great sense of rythm and timing, which is why we incorporate in our junior dancer's programs.
WHAT TO WEAR:
It is suggested junior students come to class with a neat and tidy appearance. Hair should be well off the face and neck.
Black tap shoes (or any sturdy shoe to start) with low heels preferred, especially for beginners
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Funky Jazz
Age: From 5 years
Level: Beginner child to advanced
This style uses dynamic and fast paced moves, to today's popular music, and provides a great work out for body and brain. Funky Jazz dance represents our popular culture and it is forever changing. Today, jazz dance is influenced by pop music and can be seen in concerts and video clips for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Britney Spears and movies such as Fame and Mama Mia. Jazz dancing enhances flexibility, movement, and fitness levels. This form of modern dance is a great work out for all ages and levels of ability.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Hair should be well off the face and neck. The school uniform for younger students is a purple leotard. Crossovers may be worn in pink cotton lycra or jersey. For all age groups please be aware that T-shirts and sloppy tops make it impossible for teachers to correct posture in technical classes. The uniform is available for purchase through the dance school.
Camel jazz shoes (split sole preferably), or black for teenagers and seniors, black bike pants or dance pants
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Modern/Contemporary/Lyrical
Level: For students in Years 5 and above.
This offers a more lyrical movement style, and is more closely related to classical technique. This style is perfect for people who prefer a more fluid style of movement. Similar to the style of Sydney Dance Company – a blend of ballet and modern dance. It builds a strong centre and combines precision leg work with fluidity of the torso. Contemporary and lyrical dancing encourages self expression, natural movement and personal interpretation.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Leotard and tights, bare feet or socks., Hair should be well off the face and neck.
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Musical Theatre
Level: For students in Years 5 and above.
This is a popular and fun dance class where students can dance and sing along to their favourite musicals. Musical Theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance. In recent years movie musicals including Mamma Mia, Chicago and Fame increased the popularity of this genre. The focus is on dancing but students will be given the opportunity to express themselves on many levels. We will take you through an energizing warm up that incorporates strength and flexibility.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Hair should be well off the face and neck. T-shirts and sloppy tops make it hard for teachers to correct posture but it is important you wear what makes you feel comfortable. Jazz shoes are ideal, but you can also wear low heels.
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Street Funk/Hip Hop
Level: For students in Years 5 and above
Hip Hop is a street style dancing originating from the Bronx in New York City in the 1970's. Constantly evolving, it is a free, funky and soulful expression of movement used by artists such as Beyonce, Kayne West, Justine Timberlake, Neo, Flo Rida and Rhianna.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Footwear: Jazz sneakers or regular sneakers (that are flexible)
Clothing: Non-restrictive street wear such as track pants, leggins, long shorts, t-shirt or singlet top.
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Break
Floor work class teaching tricks and techniques as shown on the video clips.
Kneepads of soft material not hard plastic, wrist supports (like tennis players wear) and a thick beanie are essential.