Learn dance in a nurturing and inspiring environment where the focus is on YOU.
Looking for dance classes? At Dance Pointe, we are all about supporting you on the path of learning dance. Whether you want to excel in competitions, experience the thrill of performing or enjoy a fun weekly class – we can make that happen. You’ll learn the correct dance technique taught by certified dance teachers in professional dance studio setting. Build your confidence and be encouraged to fulfill your dance dreams.
Choose your dance style
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Classical Ballet increases your fitness, flexibility and co-ordination through exercises based on strong technique and discipline. Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles and can help improve a student’s performance in all other dance forms.
Classes are based on Asia Pacific Dance Association’s La Beauté Ballet syllabus and annual examinations are available. This ground-breaking syllabus brings a fresh approach to Ballet whilst retaining all the discipline and technique of traditional Ballet.
Pointe work is for Ballet Students who are technically and physically ready for this advance form of Ballet. Students must be assessed by a qualified physiotherapist as well as their Ballet teacher and take minimum of three weekly Ballet classes.
Ballet classes for students 6yrs and up include Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises. PBT is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focusing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT helps students build up the strength they need to achieve their personal best.Click HERE to find your Ballet class.
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Find freedom of movement at Dance Pointe Contemporary classes. These classes include release based exercises, floor work, jumps and travelling sequences. Contemporary is a fabulous dance style to develop artistry, balance and control.
Classes are based on Asia Pacific Dance Association’s Lucidity Contemporary syllabus and annual examinations are available. This is a stimulating and dynamic dance curriculum which explores emotional connection.
Click HERE to find your Contemporary class.
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Jazz is an energetic style of dance combining music with strong movements, high kicks and turns.
Classes are based on Asia Pacific Dance Association’s Jazz Addict syllabus classes and annual examinations are available. Jazz Addict is a technical syllabus which incorporates lyrical, musical theatre and student choreography.
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Tap dance is a fun and rhythmical form of dance that encourages musicality and co-ordination. Come and learn a routine that sounds ’right’ as Tap is all about making music with your feet. Classes are based on Asia Pacific Dance Association’s Tap Evolution syllabus and annual examinations are available.
Tap Evolution provides each dancer with solid technical training, performance training, and the platform to create, achieve and grow as a dancer and artist. This unique tap syllabus is stimulating and dynamic - it merges old-school tap and modern styles. There is emphasis on rhythm, performance and musicality. Exercises are set to a range of exciting and up-to-date music. The syllabus has been designed to complement styles performed at competitions/eisteddfods, and in the higher grades, what students may be asked to perform in auditions.Click HERE to find you Tap class.
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Hip Hop is fun and fast - let loose, bring lots of attitude and move your body to the beat.
Classes are based on Asia Pacific Dance Association’s Urban Ignition syllabus and annual examinations are available. This syllabus is fresh, vibrant and accessible for all ages and abilities from beginners to advanced.
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Acrobatic dance, 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 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.
Classes are based on Acrobatic Arts program and annual examinations are available. As the focus in this class is to develop acro skills, students are encouraged to be training (or have trained) in another form of technical dance (ie. Ballet and/or Jazz). For Acro exam entry for all levels, it is a requirement to also take a weekly Ballet or Jazz class.
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Does your performer love musicals? Do they dance through the house singing their favourite songs? If yes, then this class is perfect for your future Broadway star with a passion for dancing, singing and performing. Come and learn a fun routine from all-time favourite musicals like Annie, Hairspray and The Wizard of Oz.
Classes are based on Asia Pacific Dance Association’s Encore Theatre Dance syllabus and annual examinations are available. As this is a performance based class, students are encouraged to be training (or have trained) in another form of technical dance (ie. Ballet and/or Jazz). For exam entry at Elementary through to Advanced levels, it is a requirement to also take a weekly Jazz class.
STUDENT TEACHER TRAINING
We’re proud to be training future leaders! Dance Pointe Student Teacher training is available for our students 10 years old and up, who are interested in learning teaching and leadership skills. Student teacher commitment:
a weekly Dance Pointe class;
at least 20 hours per calendar year of assistant teaching at Dance Pointe, although we recommend making this a weekly commitment for the best learning experience;
commit to student teachers' only class organised twice per term.
Successful student teacher candidates will be invited to sit Asia Pacific Dance Association teacher certificate once they have achieved honours in their Intermediate 3 level APDA exam and are ready to start teaching independently. Student teacher training is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about dance, boost your confidence and communication skills.
PERFORMANCES & EXAMS
A big part of dance training is learning through performance and at Dance Pointe we love to see our students shine on stage! We offer performance opportunities throughout the year at local community events for our Performance Teams and all Dance Pointe students are invited to perform at our end of the year stage production in Term 4.
We also offer annual examinations with Asia Pacific Dance Association in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre in Term 2 and Acrobatic exams with Acrobatic Arts. Exams are a wonderful confidence-boosting, informal performance opportunity organised at our studios and we highly recommend it to all our dancers in preparation to the concert performance.
Students interested in competitions - solos, duos and trios are available upon request and auditions for performance teams are organised in Term 4 each year. Joining the Performance Team program mid year is assessed on a case by case basis.
FAQs
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Students are required to wear a set class uniform for classes. Click HERE to view our Uniform Guide.
For your trial class, wear any exercise wear and class appropriate footwear: clean sneakers for Hip Hop and Tap, and socks for Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary. Bring a water bottle.
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New students, click HERE to register for your class. Existing students, login to your online portal.
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Click HERE for our schedule.
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Yes! If it’s your child’s first ever Dance Pointe class, click HERE for a trial class booking form and we will be in touch to schedule a free trial class.
Existing students, login to your online portal.