Classical Ballet, more than any
other dance style, gives children the opportunity
to escape to a magical world. It has no barriers
and can be enjoyed by anyone. Classical Ballet
encourages freedom of expression, which we see
as being a vital key to a child's development.
Ballet nurtures a child's social interaction skills
and offers an early sense of self-discipline and
self-confidence - qualities which our children
need to get through life successfully.
At the Dubbo City Performing Arts Studio, we are committed to the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), which has
become the world's largest training body. The RAD syllabus contains exercises in Ballet, Free Movement and
National Character. We presently teach from Pre-Primary level through to the Advanced Foundation Major Grade.
Classical Ballet is a great way to improve posture and physical strength; helping to develop fine
motor skills and a sense of rhythm. Above all, we aim to make it expressive and fun for all of our students.
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Jazz/Hip-Hop is terrific for all ages (from 2 years in fact!). Even at this early age, students can
begin to develop an appreciation for music and a clear sense of rhythm.
Not only is Jazz/Hip-Hop a great way for children to interact with other budding young dancers, it also
develops confidence, expression and communication.
Our senior Jazz/Hip-Hop classes encompass a wide range of movement vocabulary. We work on fitness,
flexibility, muscle tone, co-ordination and, above all, technique! Through technique, we believe, comes
the versatility to perform many different styles of Jazz/Hip-Hop - from Cabaret to Street Funk.
We offer two streams – Jazz for Ballet Students "Ballerina Jazz" and Recreational Hip-Hop/Jazz.
Ballerina Jazz Classes start from approximately 10 years of age, and Hip-Hop/Jazz from 2 years of age.
This division keeps the class numbers to a good size, and also caters for the increased technical aspect
needed for those who also take Ballet lessons. Ballerina Jazz is only available at the Dubbo Studio.
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Contemporary dance is especially creative, broad-based, abstract and expressive - this is a difficult
style to define!
At the Dubbo City Performing Arts Studio we incorporate a large amount of Yoga into contemporary class content.
In Yoga, we find a means to develop technique & strength, (developing "body awareness"), and learn
about their peripheries and the way their limbs work as part of a whole.
We offer Contemporary dance to students from 10 years of age.
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We have created a delightful program for 2 - 5 year olds - a program which explores and develops fine motor
skills and musicality. In these classes, students begin to learn the 'magic of dance' through mime, visualization,
movement, and music appreciation.
These classes also offer social interaction, communication and an increased sense of pattern & direction.
We call these classes 'Pre-School Ballet' (from 2 years); 'Pre-School Jazz' (from 2 years) and 'Pre-School
Ballet/Jazz (from 2 years.)
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Tap dancing develops a finely-tuned sense of rhythm and musicality, and improves muscle control and strength in the
legs, ankles, and feet.
We offer Tap to students from 4 years of age. We cater for those who simply just want to improve fitness & have
fun, and also for those students who wish to take their dance more seriously.
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Performance class is an additional class devoted to the making and rehearsing of team-based performance routines
for local eisteddfods and public displays. We travel to approximately three different eisteddfods in the region, and
perform at a variety of galas and concerts throughout the year.
Our number one goal for Performance students is to have fun & enjoy the experience of performing on stage in
front of an audience - we truly regard any awards received as a bonus. It is our belief that attributes such as
self-confidence and team work (not to mention the friendships and wonderful experiences) are what Performance is
all about!
If your child would like to become a Performance member, please express your interest on your enrolment form. Our criteria for
selecting these performers include their level of commitment and overall enthusiasm, and we do prefer these students to have at
least 12 months of tuition experience behind them. Private lessons are available for those dancers interested in solo/ duo routines.
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