BALLROOM DANCING

Experience the glamour and elegance of Ballroom Dancing with Europe’s former top Ballroom Dancing couple, Bettina and Darek. Learn popular dances such as the Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep. Beginner level one will cater for those who have never danced before whilst level two is suitable for those who have completed the level one course, or have had previous experience in Ballroom Dancing.

 

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Level 2

 

 

BELLY DANCING

This ancient art form is becoming increasingly popular in many western countries including Australia. Belly Dancing increases fitness, develops abdominal strength and improves posture. This low impact class is suitable for beginner and intermediate participants. It is gentle on the body whilst being a dynamic full body workout. Learn to dance like Shakira and Beyonce!

 

 

BURLESQUE WORKSHOP

Flirt, shimmy and booty shake your way to a more confident you with this cheeky seductive dance style. Come as you are or bring along your heels and feather boas! Learn how to be seductive and sexy whilst maintaining your class and elegance. There is no nudity involved in this workshop.

 

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CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary dance has its foundations in ballet and yoga techniques however it is a combination of numerous dance styles. Contemporary dance principles include: alignment, gravity, breath, contraction, release, fall and recovery, suspension, balance and off-balance, tension and relaxation. It can vary between highly physical, acrobatic movement and a softer, more fluid style.

 

 

HIP HOP

Ideal for beginners or experienced dancers. Learn and practice this popular style of dance used in video clips by such artists as Justin Timberlake, Brittany Spears and Missy Elliot. New moves are taught each week and put into a fun high energy dance routine.

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JAZZ

Jazz dance is a combination of styles that are strong, rhythmic and powerful. Sometimes it’s lyrical and flowing but often it is fast and dynamic with lots of kicks and turns. Jazz has its origins in African-American music and dancers will spend time isolating and coordinating different parts of their bodies.

 

LATIN

Learn the most popular Latin dances such as Salsa, Meringue, Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Rock’n’Roll, and Jive. Dance to the music according to your own interpretation and expression of movement. Instructed by Bettina and Darek.  The level 1 course caters for absolute beginners with no experience dancing. Level 2, whilst still a beginner class is suited to participants who have completed level 1 or have had some experience in Latin dancing. 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

STREET JAZZ

This funky dance class will teach you interesting choreography similar to that seen in the Pussy Cat Dolls film clips. Street dance is an umbrella term used to describe dance styles that evolved outside dance studios in everyday spaces such as streets, schoolyards and nightclubs. They are often improvisational and social in nature. Street dance is continually evolving and includes break dancing, popping, locking, hip hop and house dance.

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