The studio offers a wide curriculum of dance styles for all ages. The styles of dance available are as follows:
Classical ballet
set classes are held for beginners through to senior levels. In the classes, students are taught the correct technique needed for the grace and precise steps that classical ballet requires. There is also a pointe class for the senior students.
Contemporary
classes are held for beginners through to seniors. Classes consist of movements from ballet and modern techniques. Contemporary requires expression and extension of movements.
Jazz
classes are held for all levels - beginners through to seniors. Jazz classes are a fun and active approach to dance using modern types of music.
Tap
classes are held for all levels - beginners through to seniors. Tap classes involve teaching the correct technique and enjoying all styles of tap dance from traditional tap to street tap.
Hip hop
classes are held for beginners through to seniors. This is a popular new form of dance and includes a wide range of styles - popping, locking and breaking.
Song and dance
this is an open class for all ages which involves movement and singing. Guest singing teacher will help with techniques of singing. Great class for students who are interested in musicals and cabaret.
Stretching and conditioning
this is an open class for all ages and will involve exercises to help strengthen the core and help with flexibility. Also, basic acrobatic skills will be offered in this class.
Acrobatics
this is an open class for all ages and will involve acrobatic skills and tips by a qualified gymnastic teacher.
Cabaret
although not regular classes are held for cabaret, students can be involved in cabaret groups for performances.
Specialty classes that Dance Star Studio offer include:
Tiny tots
a class for two to four year olds, which promotes the love of dance. The class is designed to teach them the basic technique of dance and music appreciation.
Prima class
this class is for five years olds which involves a number of styles of dance - jazz, ballet, free movement and novelty - all in the one class.
Adult class
this class combines jazz and tap which involves stretching and dance combinations. This is a fun and social class for all ages and levels of experience.
