Dance Classes Available
Our Adelaide dance school consists of the following streams
Pre School dance classes
12 months to 5 years (until school age)
Our pre school dance classes are fun, supportive, nurturing and designed to teach confidence, creativity, coordination plus so much more. We would love to have your pre schooler join us for a class and share in their love of dance and moving!
*Once a student starts Reception at school they can begin transitioning into our Mini Stars program.
Ready Set Move With Me - Walking age to 36 months with grown up participation
Ready Set Dance - 2 to 5 years
Ready Set Ballet - 2 to 5 years
Ready Set Acro - 2 to 5 years
Mini Stars
5 to 7 years / School age - Reception and Year 1
Our Mini Stars program is an exciting next step from our Pre School classes or a fantastic place for new dancers to begin their journey! With a variety of fun class styles to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Plus, for those little performers who can’t wait to hit the stage, we have the Mini Stars 6&U Competition Troupe! Join us for a joyful experience filled with dance, creativity, and lots of fun!
Recreational and fun dance classes
From 7 years / School age - Year 2 onwards
Read below for class descriptions.
Classical Ballet
We love to say that ballet is like the vegetables of dance—it’s the essential foundation for all styles! Think of it as the powerhouse that fuels every dancer's journey. While we highly recommend all students try a classical ballet class, it’s not mandatory in the Recreational Stream. In our ballet classes, dancers will discover the joy of graceful and flowing movements while building essential skills like technique, discipline, focus, strength, flexibility, and posture.
Jazz & Hip Hop
Jazz is an electrifying, high-energy dance style that’s all about fun! With exciting body isolations, spins, kicks, and jumps, jazz can take you from the bright lights of Broadway to the hottest commercial dance floors. It's a thrilling way to build strength, flexibility, and stamina while showing off your personality!
And then there’s Hip Hop—one of the coolest dance styles around! It’s all about upbeat, fast-paced movements to today’s most popular music, blending various Hip Hop genres. Get ready to groove, have a blast, and express yourself with every beat!
Tap
Tap is a super fun and energetic dance style that’s all about beats, rhythm, and musicality! In our tap classes, students will get to learn a whole range of exciting tapping steps, cool combinations, and choreography in different styles of tap dance.
Dance Acrobatics
Acrobatics classes are an exhilarating blend of strength, flexibility, and tumbling. In these dynamic classes, students will engage in targeted strength and flexibility training, which helps them build a solid foundation for more advanced acrobatic skills. For strong dancers who love being upside down, this class is a fantastic way to hone their skills and push their limits. They’ll master impressive tumbles and flips while having a blast! Meanwhile, hyper-mobile dancers will benefit from strength-building exercises that enhance their control and stability, helping them achieve a perfect balance in their movements. Whether you're looking to flip, roll, or soar through the air, our Acrobatics classes offer the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and skill development.
Music Theatre
Welcome to the ultimate Triple Threat class—a vibrant blend of acting, singing, and dance technique designed for young performers! If your child dreams of gracing the stage in dazzling musical theatre shows, this is the perfect fit for them.
In this exciting class, students will dive into the world of musical theatre, exploring the essential skills that make a well-rounded performer. They’ll learn to express themselves through acting, mastering the art of character interpretation and emotional expression. Our talented instructors will guide them through vocal exercises to develop their singing voice, teaching them how to project, harmonize, and connect with the audience.
But that's not all—dance technique is at the heart of the Triple Threat class! Students will explore various dance styles, from jazz to contemporary, focusing on movement quality, choreography, and stage presence. They'll learn how to seamlessly blend their acting, singing, and dancing skills, preparing them for the spotlight.
This class is all about fun, creativity, and building confidence. Your child will not only improve their performance skills but also make lasting friendships with fellow young performers who share their passion for musical theatre. This class also includes private vocal coaching sessions.
Elite Extension Program (EEP)
From 7 years / School age - from Year 2 onwards
You can find information about the EEP program HERE. Read below for class descriptions
Competition Troupe (compulsory class)
We have 6 age groups within our EEP program - 6 & under (Mini Stars), 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under and Senior. In this class dancers learn choreography which is then rehearsed and polished to represent Generation Dance at competitions. Dancers also learn End of Year Showcase routines in this class. Students learn various styles within this choreography class such as commercial jazz, broadway jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, song and dance/tap and tap. Older age group also have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s leading choreographers.
Ballet Technique (compulsory class - unless Hip Hop only student)
Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles—like the "vegetables" of a dancer’s training, it’s essential for growth! Our Classical Ballet class builds the core skills every dancer needs: technique, discipline, focus, strength, flexibility, and posture. These classes are designed to strengthen the body and ensure the proper execution of movements in both exams and competition choreography. This class is compulsory for all dancers in the EEP stream, giving them the key tools to succeed and excel across all styles of dance.
Technique (compulsory class)
Our technique classes are jazz focused with body isolations, turns, kicks, and jumps. Focusing on building strength, flexibility, powerful kicks and extensions, turns, and leaps. It’s the perfect blend of technique and fun, giving dancers the stamina and skills they need to shine. It is also combined with a Conditioning and Dance Acro class where dancers will work on strength, flexibility and acro skills to support choreography. Cartwheels, Aerials, Walkovers, Floor rolls, Jumps and most importantly the transitions in and out of these skills. This class is a compulsory for all EEP students, designed to help them excel across all dance styles!
Contemporary & Lyrical Technique
Contemporary dance is a dynamic and expressive style that blends lyrical, modern, jazz, and classical ballet into one captivating experience. With fluid movements, powerful shapes, and intricate floor work, it’s a dance form that truly connects the mind and body. Our Contemporary & Lyrical class offers dancers the chance to explore their creativity while strengthening technique. It's the perfect complement to ballet training, and an exciting optional class for those looking to dive deeper into expressive and emotive movement!
Music Theatre
Welcome to the ultimate Triple Threat class—a vibrant blend of acting, singing, and dance technique designed for young performers! If your child dreams of gracing the stage in dazzling musical theatre shows, this is the perfect fit for them.
In this exciting class, students will dive into the world of musical theatre, exploring the essential skills that make a well-rounded performer. They’ll learn to express themselves through acting, mastering the art of character interpretation and emotional expression. Our talented instructors will guide them through vocal exercises to develop their singing voice, teaching them how to project, harmonize, and connect with the audience.
But that's not all—dance technique is at the heart of the Triple Threat class! Students will explore various dance styles, from jazz to contemporary, focusing on movement quality, choreography, and stage presence. They'll learn how to seamlessly blend their acting, singing, and dancing skills, preparing them for the spotlight.
This class is all about fun, creativity, and building confidence. Your child will not only improve their performance skills but also make lasting friendships with fellow young performers who share their passion for musical theatre. This class also includes private vocal coaching sessions.
Ballet Exam
Our students learn the Borovansky syllabus from the Australian Institute of Classical Dance. Our examination students move up grades by passing examinations. Once students reach Grade 5 ballet exam level they must also attend Open Ballet and Pointe classes. Most students will be sent for a pointe assessment when 11 ½ to hopefully commence pointe work at 12.
Jazz Exam
Our students learn the Jazz Moves syllabus from the Australian Teachers of Dancing. Our examination students move up grades by passing examinations.
Tap Exam
Tap is an energetic dance style teaching students all about beats, rhythm and musicality. Students learn a full range of tapping steps as well as combinations and choreography. Our students learn the Tap syllabus from the Australian Teachers of Dancing. Our examination students move up grades by passing examinations.
Teacher Training
SACE Dance and VET Program - Year 10, 11 and 12
You can read more about the SACE and VET courses on offer HERE