Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance (Brunswick)
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Full Time Courses
Dancer's Elite Course
With the Dancer's Elite Course, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance is breaking new ground by supplying a course completely tailored to the individual. Given that the course is privately run, the student has the rare opportunity to design a program that is most suited to their wants and needs.
All teachers at Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance are handpicked by Kelly, and enjoy lofty status in their chosen fields. Under their careful direction, students can benefit first-hand from the experience and knowledge offered by those that have lived a life of professional dance.
Students will enter a world where they not only receive expert tuition, they will have the opportunity to develop skills and technique in all genres including acting and singing essential to an ongoing career. Whether a company performer, a professional dancer or a recent graduate aiming to maximize their dance technique, the Dancer's Elite is the ultimate for those that want the freedom to pursue their art.
CUA40113 Certificate IV in Dance
Tailored to the student to whom dance is everything, the CUA40111 Certificate IV in Dance is the perfect prelude to pursuing a lifetime in dance. This is a Nationally Recognised Course and also stands as a lead in and automatic pre-requisite for our Diploma Course.
With additional classes designed to hone the finer points of dancing, we offers a course that is as much about technique and discipline as it is about body conditioning and wellbeing.
This course offers a variety of style and experience not found in any other course and, whether you are a dedicated student who wants to focus their technique, or a dancer who just wants to have it all, the CUA40111 Certificate IV in Dance is the perfect place to start.
CUA40313 Certificate IV Dance Teaching and Management
Talent aside, the key factor to a successful career in dance is longevity. The Dance Teaching and Management course is perfect for the career minded that want to live a life of dance. This course combines the comprehensive dance training and body awareness of the Elite course with the skills to understand and pass on that knowledge. Featuring invaluable practical training throughout the year in conjunction with Studio 1 Performing Arts, Dance teaching and Management provides all you need to know for a long and successful career in the profession you love.
CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre
With eighteen professional shows under her belt, few know Musical Theatre to the extent that Kelly Aykers does. Kelly has combined her practical knowledge with her time spent on audition and casting panels to curate a course perfect for a life on stage. Putting the 'triple' into Triple Threat, students will combine all the rigor and technicality of the Elite Dancer's Course with extensive classes in singing, acting and stagecraft. As a comprehensive and exhilarating pre-cursor to life on stage, this is your chance to study the dream to make it a reality.
CUA50113 Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance)
This course is designed for the dancer that wants to take it to the next level. Building on the Cert IV in Dance, the Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) offers an in depth look at the advanced skills required to make it in the industry as a professional. With additional classes designed to hone the finer points of dancing, we offers a course that is as much about technique and discipline as it is about body conditioning and wellbeing. With expert tuition from industry professionals, the Diploma is the course with it all.
Kelly Aykers Casual Dance
Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance has built a fantastic reputation over the last few years and has become renowned not only for it's quality dance tuition but is turning heads in the professional world as well. In 2018, Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance launched its junior school which employs the same professional attitudes and standards that have taken the senior school to such heights.
Kelly leads a hand picked, professional staff that bring passion and an unwavering love of dance to each class, offering a safe and fun envronment for young dancers of all ages. As if that is not enough we feature some special guest appearances from our senior teachers at Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance.
As part of our continuing commitment to the wellbeing of our students, all of our studios feature professional-standard, fully sprung dance floors, which are essential to the safety of growing bodies and help prevent injury. Your child's health is too important to risk on a floor that is not designed and purpose built for safe dance.
Our friendly staff are always on hand in the studio at all times so you will always have someone to turn to whenever you have any questions. There are comps, exams, the mid year Raw Showcase, the end of year Triple Bill Showcase and a whole lot of dancing so while things are busy, we are really excited about what lies ahead and loving every minute.
The Genres
Ballet
Ballet is the basis of all dance. In Ballet the children learn the fundamental technique that will be used through out their dance journey. It starts with Barre work, which supplies correct placement and then moves into Centre work, honing into strength and agility. Ballet training is necessary if your child is serious about dance. Our ballet classes are based on the syllabus from the British Ballet Organization.
Jazz
Immensely popular and probably what most kids mean when they tell you they want to be a dancer, Jazz is energetic, fun and impossible not to love. Easy to learn, Jazz incorporates bold body movements with the beat making it both irresistible and amazing to watch.
Tap
More then just dancing to the music, Tap is actually a part of the music! Few genres can match it for its audacity and its breezy style and is a real crowd-pleaser. With an emphasis on fun (and a lot of noise), Tap starts with the basic technique and moves onto intricate beats as the students gains confidence
Hip Hop
The last decade or so has seen Hip Hop emerge from the streets and into popular culture. Combining fat beats with wry presentation and dazzling steps , the rise of the Hip Hop culture makes this genre a favourite of all ages.
Contemporary
An offshoot from Classical dance, Contemporary dance casts plot aside and focuses on the purity of movement and physical expression. Thought provoking and driven by intent, dancers enjoy the freedom to express their emotions in the nicest way possible - through dance.
Competition
Experience the thrill of dancing on stage performing in the genres of Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Song & Dance in our Comp squad. There are weekly rehearsals working on choreography which bonds the children together and lets them perfect the art of performance as well as solidifying the dance genres. Comp classes are available to those that are study three genres or more including ballet.
Skills
Skills class is for those dancers that want to take their dancing to the next level. The focus here is on advanced technique. Starting with a series of stretches it then goes into working skills such as Fouette's, Jete's, Pirouettes, Russian Jete's and much more. Once adopted, these skills will hone and polish performance in all genres forever more.
Pointe
Effectively 'dancing on toes', Pointe is what many think of when they think of classical dance. It is harder than it looks though and is for advanced students who have been assessed in their ankle strength. Pointe class is only available to children over 12 years of age who have been training in ballet.
Acrobatics
Nothing takes the breath away quite like a well executed flip or somersault in the middle of a high energy number. Acrobatics is trained on a professional acro mat where the children gain the courage to find their own strength. It is placement and technique based and taught strictly through safe dance practices.
Musical Theatre
Combining the triple threats of singing, dancing and acting, each Musical Theatre class is like a mini-musical in itself. The children have a half hour group singing class followed by a chorography class, which includes acting and learning character breakdown. Kids really love the chance to step outside of their shells for a little while and really get into character.
Singing
We ALL sing - we do it because it makes us feel good. With the correct training and practice, using the voice as an instrument can be immensely satisfying and do wonders for confidence. The great part is, once you start, you may never stop!
Singing is best trained in private tuition (1/2 to 1hr sessions) but is also offered as a group class in Musical Theatre and Competition squad.
Tiny Tots
For children 2-4 years of age, the Tiny Tot class introduces the students through immersion to the genres of Ballet and Jazz. Engaging them with music and props, the class structure ensures the little ones get that all-important development of motor skills while letting their imagination run free!
Location
2A Avoca Street, Brunswick 3056 Map
✆ (03) 9383 2536 / 0416 208 851
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