Find the perfect Class for your school aged child
From the grace of Ballet to the tumbling of Acro we have a range of class options to suit your keen dancer. As students mature they have more options available and are also able to participate in our Performance Team.
✨ Start with a single class
✨ No uniform needed for your first visit
Ballet
From 5 years
Build strength, flexibility and confidence through the grace and artistry of Classical Ballet. Students learn age-appropriate technique, develop creativity and performance skills, and can work towards Australian Teachers of Dance (ATOD) examinations as they progress. Character dance and Conditioning are introduced at Bronze Star level.
Jazz
From 5 years
Move, groove, kick and turn to music from Broadway favourites to today’s hits! Jazz develops flexibility, musicality, coordination and performance skills, with opportunities to work towards ATOD examinations. It also provides a great foundation for Musical Theatre.
Tap
From 5 years
Make music with your feet! Tap develops rhythm, coordination, musicality and strength through fun, engaging exercises and dances. Students must also be enrolled in Ballet or Jazz.
Acro
From 5 years
Love cartwheels, tumbling and tricks? Students build strength, flexibility, balance and tumbling skills through progressive, age-appropriate training. Classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and are taught by certified teachers. Students must also be enrolled in Ballet or Jazz.
Musical Theatre
From Bronze Medal Level
Bring stories to life through singing, dancing and acting! Students develop skills across all three areas while learning numbers inspired by much-loved musicals. Students must also be enrolled in Ballet or Jazz.
Contemporary
From Ruby Level
Explore movement, emotion and storytelling through a blend of contemporary, modern, jazz and classical ballet influences. Students develop technique, creativity and expressive movement. Students must also be enrolled in Ballet or Jazz.
Performance Team
From Lilac Level
If your child is in Lilac level or above and enrolled in any Ballet or Jazz classes they are invited to join our Performance Team. In Performance Team students build friendships with students across varied age groups and learn dances throughout the year to perform at Dreamworld, Fete’s, Nursing Homes and our Annual Performances.
Enrolling in the Performance Team means you are committing to having your child attend the 3-4 scheduled performances and both the Junior and Senior Annual Performances for the year. Confirmed Performance Team performance dates will be issued early in Term 1.
Students must be enrolled in classes for Term 4 the previous year to be able to join the Performance Team.
Ready to Dance?
Whether your child is trying dance for the first time or ready to explore a new style, there’s a place to begin.
Have a question about which class is right for your child? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
FAQ
Introductory classes are charged to secure your place in your chosen class. These are charged at the regular lesson rate.
Introductory classes will be refunded should you need to cancel your Introductory Class booking.
Our full fee schedule can be found here.
Uniforms and Grooming are an important part of learning the etiquette of Dance.
Students are not expected to wear uniform for their Introductory classes, however parents are encouraged to purchase uniforms once children are settled into class. The wearing of uniforms helps to create a sense of belonging for the children and ensures students are dressed appropriately for teacher corrections to be applied.
We have our very own Online Dance Store, Prelude Dance Shop. All your uniform requirements can be purchased online. We run pop-up shops throughout the year for sizing. Shoes need to be sized before purchase. Please contact us via phone or email to arrange sizing if there are no pop-up shops coming up.
See our Uniform Guide for the specific uniform for each class.
As your child progresses through the levels your Dancer will have the opportunity to participate in examinations through the Australian Teachers of Dance (ATOD) to strive for their absolute best. We offer examinations from Lilac level for Ballet and Bronze Medal for Jazz. If there is enough interest in other style exams, we will offer ATOD exams in Tap and Contemporary. Formal ATOD Exams are not compulsory and information about Exams is issued each year in Term 1 to families.
As well as formal exams, our studio runs In-house Display's in Term 3 each year for students in Lilac and above. This Display provides students with an opportunity to present what they have learned to their teacher and receive a written report to help them see what they are doing well and areas for improvement. This encourages all students to meet important benchmarks and progress in their technique.
Our school aged students iare offered the opportunity to perform in our Annual performances. This is not a compulsory performance, however it provides your child with an event to develop Performance skills and share their enjoyment of dance with family and friends.
The Junior Performances for Petit Dance up to Lavender is a local, low key event in Term 4 where the commitments of the children and families is kept minimal. Students in the Junior Performances are NOT required to attend rehearsals before the performance and their performance is held locally in a well lit school hall.
Students from Lilac level will be given the opportunity to perform on a local theatre stage and will be required for a studio rehearsal and Theatre Technical rehearsal. Rehearsal schedules are issued in Term 3 with the Senior Performance taking place in Term 4.
Costumes for the Annual Performance are sourced as cheaply as possible and are yours to keep after the performance. Notice of costume costs and performance dates will be provided to Senior families in Term 1 and Junior families in Term 2.