Essentially Dance (Watsonia)
Our studio is a positive supportive place. Our students feel confident to be themselves. We encourage our students to just have a go, knowing that each time we try we get just a little braver and learn a little more.
We aim to grow young people into confident adults who will have a positive impact in the wider community. Be supported in your journey as you discover the joy of dance. Belong to a community that strives for excellence one small step at a time.
Classes
Primary Programs - Ages 3 to 6
In a class size of 8-14 students, our dancers enjoy a full 60 minute lesson once per week, with a classical technique foundation. Learning through imagery to develop strong muscles and simple dance steps with the correct French terminology for ballet. We also focus on classroom manners: listening, respect and "hands up" to ask questions are taught from the first lesson. Young children love props such as ribbons and scarves to engage their creative minds too.
Friendships blossom and confidence grows.
For those enrolled in the core program, additional weekly classes of Jazz & Tap, Acro and Hip Hop are also available.
Junior Programs - Grade 1 to 3 at school
In a class size of 8-16 students, our dancers enjoy a full 60 minute lesson twice per week, The 2 hour Core Program trains our dancers in classical technique, taught with attention to beautiful placement and alignment, musicality and performance artistry. Lyrical (a simple version of Contemporary dance) and National Character Dance along with the underpinning strength and flexibility required of all dancers, is incorporated in this 2 hour program. Students work towards set goals each term and take part in a formal assessment in August each year. At the junior standard, our dancers will perform four beautifully choreographed dance pieces onstage, to an audience of approximately 500 people. Friendships and mentoring from students in our Assistant teaching program are a crucial element of the class.
For those enrolled in the core program, additional weekly classes of Jazz, Tap, Acro and Hip Hop are also available.
Intermediate Programs - Grade 4 to 6 at school
In a class size of 8-18 students, our dancers enjoy a two hour lesson twice per week. The four hour Core Program trains our dancers in classical technique, taught with attention to beautiful placement and alignment, musicality and performance artistry.
Lyrical & Contemporary styles are also incorporated into the core program, along with National Character Dance (Russian based technique) along with the underpinning core strength & flexibility required of all dancers.
Students work towards set goals each term and take part in a formal assessment in August each year. At the intermediate standard, our dancers will perform five beautifully choreographed dance pieces onstage, to an audience of approximately 500 people at the annual production.
For those enrolled in the core program, additional weekly classes of Jazz, Tap, Acro and Hip Hop are also available.
Students at this level may also apply for additional training in our Extension program preparing students to achieve international standard classical ballet exams with the Ballet Conservatoire.
Senior & Advanced Programs Senior: Year 7-9 | Advanced: Year 10-12
In a class size of 8-18 students, our dancers enjoy a two hour lesson twice per week. The four hour Core Program trains our dancers in classical technique, taught with attention to beautiful placement and alignment, musicality and performance artistry.
Lyrical & Contemporary styles are also incorporated into the core program, along with National Character Dance (Russian based technique) along with the underpinning core strength & flexibility required of all dancers.
Students work towards set goals each term and take part in a formal assessment in August each year. At the senior standard, our dancers will perform five beautifully choreographed dance pieces onstage, including repertoire from ballets including Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, and Nutcracker.
At the Advanced level, we nurture and prepare our students to have the confidence and skills to perform solo roles with poise and finesse.
For those enrolled in the core program, additional weekly classes of Jazz, Tap, Acro and Hip Hop are also available.
Location
14 Morwell Avenue, Watsonia 3087 Map
✆ (03) 9444 7847
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Web Links
→ www.essentiallydance.com.au
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