BALLET
Cecchetti Method
The timeless Cecchetti Principles of grace, balance and line form the basis of a sound training syllabus that has been developed to meet the needs of today’s modern child – teaching co-ordination, poise, confidence, rhythmical sense and musicality while ensuring that the process is still fun! The fully qualified, carefully trained and registered teachers of Cecchetti Ballet Australia are committed to providing a stable and secure foundation for each student’s training – whether for purely recreational enjoyment or as the beginnings of a career in dance. The Cecchetti teacher training courses prepare them to teach with a safe and secure technical base, sound knowledge of anatomy and basic physical faults, good teaching practices and the historical background of the art of classical ballet. The syllabus has been carefully structured to ensure that the student receives a well-balanced training, with each grade for younger dancers designed to build progressively to the senior levels. Two separate examining streams have been formulated to meet the different needs and requirements of recreational and professional dancers. Cecchetti-trained dancers have achieved great success throughout the world. They are generally well-regarded for their purity of line and for their ability to adapt easily to other forms of dance. (Source: www.cecchettiballet.org)
JAZZ
JazzAddict Method (APDA)
Through JazzAddict, our passion for dance is shared with thousands of students internationally. JazzAddict provides each student with solid technical training, performance training, and the platform to create, achieve and grow as a dancer and artist
The levels are made up of a series of exercises including arm combinations, classical technique, floor work, turns, isolations, leaps, amalgamations and dances. All work is progressive and designed to develop co-ordination, strength, agility and style.
Amalgamations include jazz, musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary. These styles complement competition/eisteddfod requirements. (Source: JazzAddict.biz)
HIP-HOP
Urban Ignition Method (APDA)
Hip-Hop is a combination of street dance, breaking, tutting, popping, & funk. It is a relaxed style of dance that requires your own individual flavour.
The levels are made up of a series of exercises including arm and foot combinations, travel & turns, isolations, tutting, floor work, amalgamations and dances. All work is progressive and designed to develop co-ordination, strength, agility and style.
TAP
Glenn Wood Syllabus
At Glenn Wood Tap (GWT), we’re not just about teaching tap dance; we’re about sparking innovation.
Founded by Glenn Wood with a vision to revolutionise tap dance education, GWT has established itself as a leader in providing an engaging, comprehensive tap dance syllabus and a rewarding examination process.
Our mission is to enrich lives through the art of tap dance, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from the youngest enthusiasts to the most advanced performers
Acrobatics
Acrobatic Arts
AcroDance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.
Acro’s roots are in traditional Chinese dance, later appearing as a favoured style on the Vaudeville stage. More recently, acro gained popularity with the wide spread success of the contemporary circus productions of Cirque du Soleil. Main stream media including dance television programs like ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ and ‘Dance Moms’ have further fuelled it’s demand in amateur competitive dance and studio settings.
Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.
Contemporary
Lucidy (APDA)