Singing classes incorporate vocal warm ups, technique and repetoire, with a strong musical theatre focus. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. These styles are very current and popular among our students!ĪcroDance 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. Hip Hop has been influenced by music and has transformed once again into a range of styles including funk which is used extensively in pop music videos, and hip hop which is used extensively in R&B music videos. The best way to find out what contemporary is, is to come along and try a class! Often titled 'modern dance', contemporary uses a range of movement qualities, dynamics and music in its classes. Tap is a great style for developing musicality, rhythm, co-ordination and timing.Ĭontemporary is a style of dance that encompasses many facets of movement, continually exploring and discovering new ways of moving. Recently groups including the Tap Dogs, Bootmen and Stomp have increased popularity of the style. It didn't take long to get a foothold in stage shows and has been a popular style ever since. Tap emerged at the end of the 1800's and the beginning of the 1900's in African-American communities. Jazz combines the technical aspects of ballet with more dynamic movements to faster music. Jazz is a fun and energetic style of dance that is now mostly used in musical theatre and in stage shows. It has been reshaped and developed over time by the changes in music and by influences of the time. Jazz originated from African tribal dances. Pointe classes are available for those students who have received teacher approval to begin pointe work. To complete ballet exams, students must be enrolled in both the weekday ballet class and Saturday exam class in Sale. At Leaps and Bounds Dance School, our ballet classes follow the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus (ATOD) and we offer optional ballet exams.
Classical Ballet is a very technical style of dance that provides students with the basics of correct posture, coordination and muscle strength that can then be used in any physical activity. Traditionally, ballet has been a way of telling a story using music, dance and mime.
Classical ballet originated over 500 years ago in court dances and has continually developed over time. Ballet provides the basics for all other styles of dance.