DANCE STYLES
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Ballet is a highly technical style that draws on both grace and strength, often performed to classical music. The class focuses on building flexibility and technique and is recommended for all dancers to build a strong dance foundation.
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Pre-Kids to Kids Club Uniform (Kindy - Yr 2)
Black/pink leotard, black/pink ballet skirt, pink ballet tights, flesh briefs & pink leather ballet shoes with elastic (see Studio Scene dancewear recommendations). Hair in slicked back bun, headband optional. No watches or jewellery.
Pre-Junior to Pre-Senior Uniform (Yr 3 - Yr 12)
Black leotard, black ballet skirt, pink ballet tights, flesh coloured briefs, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic. Hair in slicked back bun, headband optional. No watches or jewellery.
Boys Uniform
Black fitted t-shirt/singlet, black shorts or tights, black ballet shoes. No watches or jewellery.
Senior & Open (13yrs+)
Leotard, ballet tights, ballet skirt or bike shorts & ballet shoes. Hair tied back (bun optional). No watches or jewellery.
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Combines the techniques of jazz, contemporary and ballet. Lyrical invites dancers to use their bodies to interpret the music. While mainly choreographed to music with lyrics, “lyrical” generally refers to the expressive, melodic & highly emotional quality of dance. Dancers gain fluidity of movement, grace & control.
Pre-Kids to Kids Club Uniform (Kindy - Yr 2)
Black leotard with TDC youth coloured tee or black company tee, black leggings or bike shorts with tan footless tights. Hair tied & pinned back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Pre-Junior to Pre-Senior Uniform (Yr 3 - Yr 12)
Black leotard with black TDC company tee, black leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs. Hair tied & pinned back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Boys
Black company tee or black plain tank or t-shirt, black shorts or pants. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Senior (18yrs+)
Comfortable top (t-shirt, tank), comfortable bottoms (leggings, shorts, trackpants). Layers such as shirts can enhance the style and feel of movement. Knee pads optional. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
A fun exercise type class incorporating continuous dance movements from many styles. The playlist changes up each week.
Comfortable clothing allowing you to feel good and move freely, such as track pants, cargo pants, leggings, a t-shirt or tank top and sneakers.
Breaking is the original dance of hip hop to come out of the Bronx, New York in the 1970’s. You will learn the essentials to becoming a b-boy or b-girl, from top rock and down rock, to power moves and freezes.
Non-restrictive streetwear such as track pants, cargo pants or long shorts with an oversized t-shirt and sneakers. More coverage is recommended to help with floorwork. Knee pads, caps or beanies and accessories optional.
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Developed through the entertainment industry, commercial is seen in music videos, film clips and stage shows. This style focuses on choreography to popular tracks allowing the style to fit under a broad category.
Comfortable clothing allowing you to feel good and move freely, such as baggy track pants or cargo pants, oversized t-shirt or tank top, sneakers and optional stylised jewellery for 16yrs+ dancers
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Hip Hop may have many individualised styles but the roots lay in the party grooves and freestyling originating from the streets and clubs. With the blending of different music styles, hip hop continues to re-invent itself with a broader range of influences and free expression.
Comfortable street wear such as track pants, cargo pants or long shorts with an oversized t-shirt, hoodie or tank top and sneakers. Accessorise with hats, caps or beanies and optional stylised jewellery for 16yrs+ dancers. Youth Company - Optional oversized TDC youth coloured & black company tee. No school uniforms.
Focusing on balance, strength, conditioning and flexibility, this style incorporates various elements of dance and acrobatics including tumbling, cartwheeling, balancing and lifts.
Kids Club to Pre-Senior Uniform (Yr 1 - Yr 12)
Black leotard, black leggings or bike shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs. Hair pinned & tied back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches or jewellery.
Senior (18yrs+)
Fitted, stretchy clothing - leotard or fitted tank or t-shirt with bike shorts or leggings. Hair pinned & tied back. Bare feet. No watches or jewellery.
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Pointe is part of classical ballet technique made possible by pointe shoes. Designed for dancers with previous training, classes include barre exercises, centre work and across the floor combinations.
*Must be paired with at least one Ballet class
Ballet attire (see above) and pointe shoes.
It will be at the teacher’s assessment and discretion as to when dancers will go en pointe. Dancers must pass a pre-pointe assessment with a recommended Physio. Their safety is our highest priority. In the initial stages, whilst dancers are strengthening their ankles, dancers will begin training on demi pointe.
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A creative dance form which combines strong technique with a sense of release. Contemporary can appear abstract with expressive movements that are combined in a raw form. Dancers will explore emotions and freedom of movement to showcase their technique and lived experiences.
Kids Club Uniform (Yr 1 - Yr 2)
Black leotard with TDC youth coloured or black company tee, black leggings or bike shorts with tan footless tights. Hair tied & pinned back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Pre-Junior to Pre-Senior Uniform (Yr 3 - Yr 12)
Black leotard with black TDC company tee, black leggings or bike shorts with tan footless tights. Hair tied & pinned back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches or jewellery.
Boys
Black TDC company tee or fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants. Bare feet. No watches or jewellery.
Senior (18yrs+)
Comfortable top (t-shirt, tank), comfortable bottoms (leggings, shorts, trackpants, tights). Knee pads optional. Hair tied back. Bare feet. No watches or jewellery.
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Jazz is a theatrical style of dance that incorporates technique and iconic moves such as kicks, turns and leaps and is great for developing flexibility and fitness. Often associated with musicals such as Chicago or Hairspray, jazz is also the style used by icons such as Kylie Minogue and Madonna and often features in live concerts, opening ceremonies and music videos.
Pre-Kids to Kids Club Uniform (Kindy - Yr 2)
Black leotard with TDC youth coloured tee or black company tee, black leggings or bike shorts with tan footless tights. Hair tied & pinned back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Pre-Junior to Pre-Senior Uniform (Yr 3 - Yr 12)
Black leotard with black TDC company tee, black leggings or bike shorts with tan footless tights. Hair tied & pinned back, headband recommended. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Boys
Black TDC company tee or fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants. Bare feet. No watches or jewellery.
Senior (18yrs+)
Comfortable top (t-shirt, leotard, tank) with leggings or shorts. Hair tied back. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
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Combines the technique of contemporary and ballet with the stylised flare of street styles. It allows dancers to use their bodies to interpret music in a way that blends fluidity and articulation. Movements are choreographed to accent lyrics, beats and sounds whilst capturing emotion and conveying a story.
Comfortable loose clothing. Layers such as shirts can enhance the style and feel of movement. Knee pads optional. Bare feet. No watches & jewellery.
Bringing in the Batucadas! This style will fuse traditional Latin technique with jazz contemporary grooves. Dancers will perform a series of technique drills and learn a variety of exciting combinations to the latest fiery Latin hits!
Fitted comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Sneakers, latin shoes can also be worn. Latin skirt is encouraged but not required.
A class in heels for dancers who want to build confidence by delving into their feminine energy. The style’s changing rhythm can range from strong dynamic accents to captivating slow, sensual choreography. You will strut out of class empowered with a new found confidence.
Comfortable clothing allowing you to feel good and move freely, such as track pants, leggings, shorts, t-shirt or a tank top. Sneakers can be worn for the warm up and heels or boots for the remainder of the class. We recommend stilettos for Intermediate to Advanced dancers. Stylised jewellery optional.
In this style, a dancer can make music with their feet that compliments the music or creates a whole new rhythm! This class will explore a new age take on Tap - Fusing Commercial & Hip Hop elements of dance, with percussive sounds to the music of now.
Leggings, shorts or track pants and a comfortable top. Knee pads optional. Bare feet. No jewellery, hair tied back.Comfortable clothing that allows your body to move freely. Tap shoes “jazz tap” shoe style recommended, with metal heel & toe plates.