CLASSES
 

Deas Island Dance has three bright spacious studios with sprung floors and air conditioning. There is a private change area as well as a comfortable waiting area.

Classes run from September to June concluding with our Year End Production. Registration for classes takes place in August/September. For more information about our current class and fee schedule please contact us. Note that multi-discipline and family discounts are available.

Please read below for a description of classes offered at Deas Island Dance. For information on class attire please see our Studio Handbook.


 

Adult

Adult

Adult programs are typically 10 week courses running during the fall, winter and spring. Adult courses are offered both during the day and the evening and include ballet, jazz and jazzercise. Please contact us for up to date schedules and fees.

 

Ballet

Ballet

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)

The RAD syllabus originates from England and is currently taught in over 50 countries worldwide. The RAD syllabus is versatile offering excellent training for both the professional and the recreational ballet student. The classical ballet grades, which include free movement work and character dance, are designed to promote proper body alignment and include developmentally appropriate exercises. Grade assessments and examinations are given by RAD examiners and held at the studio on completion of each grade's work. Although annual examinations are not compulsory, exams give students a sense of achievement and allow an opportunity for constructive feedback. Teachers will advise students when they are ready for exams.

Story Book Ballet

A creative introduction to the world of dance for preschoolers. Basic steps will be introduced using storyline, song and rhythmic movement. Using seasonal imaginative themses, story book ballet offers an enjoyable program tailored to suit this age group.

 

Festival/Competition

Festival/Competition

Festival and competition work is optional at the studio. Please consult the office to see if your child is ready for festival. Although competition is part of the festivals, the focus is on improvement of the student’s technique and stage presence and the opportunity to perform new choreography. The experience of festival instills confidence in both the students’ dancing and their personality.

 

Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Hip Hop class features warm-up and routines, focusing on the latest funky moves.

 

Jazz and Lyrical Jazz

Jazz and Lyrical Jazz

Jazz and Lyrical classes typically include warm-up, stretch, across the floor and routine to popular recorded music.

 

“Let’s Dance”

“Let’s Dance”

“Let’s Dance” is a movement class specifically designed to encourage students with developmental needs to believe in their potential and uniqueness through the art of dance.

 

Modern

Modern

Modern classes typically include warm-up, stretch, across the floor and routine.

 

Move and Groove

Move and Groove

We are excited to have our second year of the move and groove program a mix of jazz, hip hop and creative movement for boys and girls aged 4-6.

 

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre is a form of dance which includes acting, song with jazz based choreography. This class will benefit the students’ expression and performance both in class and on stage. Students will learn routines from popular stage productions.

 

Tap

Tap

Tap classes typically include warm-up and routine to popular recorded music.


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