Classes
Applause Performing Arts offers a variety of dance classes for all ages and abilities, from Mini Movers to Adults! You’ll find our classes welcoming and encouraging as we aim to teach through positivity and support. Enrol for your first week at Applause to try a few different styles. Click here to get started or view the various dance styles below.
CLASSICAL BALLET
Elevate your soul
Ballet is one of the world’s most beautiful and revered art forms. Adults and children alike will love building on a foundation of basic movements set to beautiful music as they grow their strength and abilities.
POINTE
Raise your soul
Dancing on pointe is a thrill for any dancer, however due to the challenging nature of the movements, it is not recommended for very young feet. Young dancers progress to learning pointe when they are around 12 years old and have been studying ballet for a few years.
CONTEMPORARY
Express your soul
Contemporary dance bridges the gap between jazz and ballet, offering a fluid movement style and encouraging creative thinking. This form of dance often shares emotive storylines, showing students how to express themselves through movement.
HIP HOP
Groove your soul
Modern and dynamic, hip hop is a powerful, high-energy dance style which relies on a punchy beat and a little bit of attitude!
MUSICAL THEATRE
Entertain your soul
Our musical theatre program delivers a mix of jazz, singing and acting. Students combine their love of song with dance in these energetic and diverse classes. Jump, twirl and glide to some of the best known musical tunes!
ADULT JAZZ
Ignite your soul
You’re never too old to enjoy the magic of dance! Our adult lessons are fun, energetic and free of judgement! Come along, learn the moves you have always wanted to master and get to know some new friends.
JAZZ
Energise your soul
Jazz is usually filled with upbeat popular music and is usually where a lot of our dancers start. Lessons are taught by experienced and encouraging instructors, and routines are always age-appropriate.
TAP
Tap into your soul
Mastering this style of dance can help with coordination, rhythm, musicality and agility. Classes are designed to suit every ability and are always fun!
ACRO
Challenge your soul
Young dancers learn to extend themselves in a controlled environment which teaches them to master impressive acrobatic moves with flexibility and control. Think of it as gymnastics for dancers. Learning to do skills on a hard dance floor rather than always using mats!
CHEER
Excite your soul
Our cheer lessons are American-style, without the extreme moves of group-acrobatics. Children will learn to coordinate their movements with others while mastering technically complex and impressive movements.
PERFORMANCE TEAM
Show off your soul
Our performance crew has the chance to perform at opportunities beyond our regular bi-annual performances. This may include competitions and local events. This group is by invitation only and has pre-requisites for being selected.
MINI MOVERS
Inspire their souls
Introduce your 3 – 5 year old to different styles of creative movement and dance with these stimulating early dance lessons. Classes build confidence, coordination and creativity through a mix of hip hop, tap, jazz, music and singing.
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Introduce your child to a nourishing and enriching activity and encourage them to get to know new friends at Applause Performing Arts.