DANCE STYLES
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 (compulsory)
Black leotard, black leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs. Hair tied back, headband recommended. Bare feet.
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.
Pre-Kindy to Kids Club (compulsory)
Black or pink leotard, flesh coloured briefs , black or pink ballet skirt, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic; hair in tight bun. Headband optional.
Pre-Junior to Junior (compulsory)
Black leotard, black ballet skirt or boy leg shorts, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic. Optional black plain t-shirt over top of leotard (TDC has a black company tee Youth $35 or Adults $39). Headband optional.
Pre-Elementary to Pre-Senior (compulsory)
Black leotard, black ballet skirt or boy leg shorts, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic. Headband optional.
Boys - Black fitted t-shirt/singlet, black shorts or tights, black ballet shoes.
Senior & Open - Leotard, tights, ballet skirt or boy leg shorts, pink ballet shoes.
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 or long shorts with an oversized t-shirt and sneakers. More coverage is recommended to help with floorwork. Knee pads, caps and accessories optional.
Developed through the entertainment industry, commercial is seen in music videos, film clips and stage shows. This style focuses on choreography to popular tracks whilst maintaining an urban presence.
Comfortable clothing allowing you to feel good and move freely, such as track pants, cargo pants, leggings, a t-shirt or crop and sneakers. Accessories optional.
A creative dance form which combines strong technique with a sense of release. Contemporary often appears abstract and expressive movements are combined in a raw form. Dancers will explore emotions and freedom of movement to showcase their technique and lived experiences.
Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory) Black leotard, black leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs. Hair tied back, headband recommended. Bare feet.
Boys - Black fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants.
Senior 18+ Comfortable top (t-shirt, tank), comfortable bottoms (leggings, shorts, trackpants, tights). Knee pads optional. Bare feet.
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 Ballet class.
Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory) Black leotard, black leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs. Hair tied back, headband recommended. Bare feet.
Boys - Black fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants.
Senior 18+ - Comfortable top (t-shirt, tank), comfortable bottoms (leggings, shorts, trackpants, tights). Knee pads optional. Bare feet.
A fun and energetic introduction to dance focusing on rhythm and movement, using elements from Hip Hop and Jazz.
T-shirt/tank top, non-restrictive shorts, track pants or leggings and sneakers.
Hip Hop may have many individualised styles but the roots lay in the party grooves and improvisational steps 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, long shorts or leggings with an oversized t-shirt, hoodie or top and sneaker, accessorise with hats, caps or beanie.
Jazz is a theatrical style of dancing 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, Madonna and Britney Spears and often features in live concerts, opening ceremonies and music videos.
Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory) Black leotard, black leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs, bare feet and hair tied back, headband recommended.
Boys - Black fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants.
Senior 18+ - Comfortable top (sports top, leotard, tank top), leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights. Hair tied back. Knee pads optional. Bare feet.
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 crop. Sneakers can be worn for the warm up and heels or boots for the remainder of the class.
A fun and energetic introduction to dance focusing on rhythm and movement, using elements from Hip Hop and Jazz.
Comfortable clothing allowing you to feel good and move freely, such as track pants, cargo pants, leggings, a t-shirt or crop and sneakers.
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 and highly emotional quality of dance. Dancers gain fluidity of movement, grace and control.
Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory) Black leotard, black leggings or boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs. Hair tied back. Bare feet.
Boys - Black tank or t-shirt, black shorts or pants.
Senior 18+ - 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.
Combines the technique of contemporary and ballet with the stylised flare of urban choreography. 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.
Leggings, shorts or track pants and a comfortable top. Knee pads optional. Bare feet.
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. Latin shoes can be worn, Latin skirt is encouraged but not required.
Tap dance developed from the fusion of percussive dances like West African drumming, stepping & Irish clog dances. Nowadays, hearing Tap you may think of Tap Dogs, Happy Feet & more. 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!
Comfortable clothing that allows your body to move freely. Tap shoes (“jazz tap” shoe style recommended, with metal heel & toe plates).