Please note we have two locations for our studios. Please be sure to check which studio your class will be held in to ensure the correct address. Studios 1, 2 & 3 - Pirani Hall, 8-10 Fletcher Street, Townsville, 4810 Studios 4, 5 & 6 - 853 Flinders Street (Corner Morris Street), Townsville, 4810
TINY DANCERS
TEENY, TINY TOTS & BOPS 'N' BUBS These classes are a mix of ballet, jazz and free movement. They allow the children to explore and be creative whilst learning to listen to instructions, follow directions and work together. Teeny Tinies work with a parent or carer under the supervision of the class teacher/s. Tiny Tots work independently in the class with their teacher/s. There are no examinations for these classes and no uniform requirements. Students can wear any suitable dance-wear - usually a leotard and skirt or similar with ballet shoes. Classes cost $12.00, paid as you attend, or a 10-class card is available for $110.00.
All Bops 'n' Bubs, Teeny Tots and Tiny Tots classes are held at Studios 4, 5, & 6 - 853 Flinders St, Townsville QLD 4810
Bops 'n' Bubs 2 and under. Music, movement and activity time with parent or carer. Monday 10am – 10.30am Studio 6 Teeny Tots 2 to 3 years. Parents or carers are required to be with the students. Monday 9.15 am – 9.45am Studio 5 Tuesday 9.15 am- 9.45 am Studio 5 Thursday 9.15am - 9.45am Studio 5 Friday 9:15 am - 9.45am Studio 5 Saturday 10.15 am - 10.45am Studio 5 Tiny Tots 3 and 4 years. Monday 10 am – 10.45am Studio 5 Wednesday 10 am– 10.45am Studio 5 Thursday 10am - 10.45am Studio 5 Friday 10 am– 10.45am Studio 5 Saturday 9.30 am – 10.15.am Studio 5
The uniform dance wear listed for each class is the preferred attire for that class/grade. If parents are purchasing new dance-wear for their child it must be as per the uniform stated. All students participating in exams must have the correct uniform for their exams. However, students may attend class in non-uniform dance-wear provided it meets the standard required. For example - a student may wear a leotard in a different colour or style but must have the required socks/tights/shorts/leggings. The correct dance shoes are essential. All uniform requirements and shoes are available to purchase from First Class Dancewear, Anne Street, Aitkenvale.
BALLET R.A.D. Examination Syllabus Kinder turning 4 by 30/06/2022 or 5 in 2022. There are no exams available at this level. Uniform requirements: Girls - Pale turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Ballet shoes Monday 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 6 Wednesday 3.45pm - 4.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 9.30am - 10.15am Studio 6
Pre-Primary turning 5 by 30/06/2022 or 6 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red RAD leotard with matching skirt, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Ballet shoes Monday 3.45pm - 4.30pm Studio 1 Wednesday 3.45am– 4.30pm Studio 2 Saturday 8.45am -9.30am. Studio 5
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2022 or 7 in 2022 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Lavender RAD leotard with matching skirt, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Ballet shoes Monday 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 2 Wednesday 3.45am – 4.30pm Studio 1 Saturday 8.45am – 9.30amStudio 4
Grade 1 turning or 8 in 2022 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Mulberry RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks, Character skirt and Black Character shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Monday 3.45pm - 4.45pm Studio 4 Friday 3.45pm - 4.45pm Studio 1
Grade 2 turning 9 in 2022 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Cornflower blue RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks, Character skirt and Black Character shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Tuesday 4pm- 5pm Studio 2 Thursday 4pm – 5pm Studio 1
Grade 3 turning 10 in 2022 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Party Purple RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with ribbons & pink Ballet tights, Character skirt and Black Character Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Tuesday 4pm – 5.15pm Studio 1 Thursday 4pm – 5.15pm Studio 2
Grade 4 turning 11 in 2022 - must do 2 classes per week. Uniform requirements: Girls - Teal RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with ribbons & pink Ballet tights, Character skirt and Black Character shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Tuesday 5.15pm - 6.30pm Studio 1 Thursday 5.15pm - 6.30pm Studio 1
NO GRADE 5, 6, OR 7 IN 2022
NEW BALLET STUDENTS TURNING 12 AND OVER IN 2022 WILL BE PLACED IN A CLASS/GRADE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS
There are no strict uniform requirements for classes from Intermediate Foundation and up. A leotard (any colour) with tights and Ballet shoes is standard. Students participating in exams wear an RAD approved black leotard.
Higher - Grade 8 Thursday 4.30pm - 6pm Studio 5
Intermediate Foundation Turning 12 in 2022 - must do three classes per week including one class of Intermediate Tuesday 6.30pm - 8pm Studio 1 Saturday 12noon – 2.00pm Studio 5 (Saturday 1.30pm - 2pm is Pointe-work)
Intermediate Compulsory exam to move up - must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced Foundation Wednesday 4pm - 5.30pm Studio 4 Friday 6.45pm - 8.30pm Studio 1
Advanced Foundation Must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced 1. Monday 4.30pm – 6.00pm Studio 1 Wednesday 5.30 –7pm Studio 4
Advanced 1 Compulsory exam to move to next level - Must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced 2 Monday 6pm - 7.30pm Studio 1 Thursday 4.30pm - 6pm Studio 4
Advanced 2 Must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced 1 Thursday 6pm - 7.30pm Studio 4 Saturday 2.45pm - 4.15pm Studio 1
Advanced 2- Boys Must do three classes per week Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm Studio 1
All students in levels including Intermediate Foundation and above MUST do three classes per week in order to. -Sit an Exam -Participate in the Eisteddfod -Perform eisteddfod solos in ballet -Participate in the Finale in the annual recital
Solo Seal Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm Studio 1
JAZZ OPEN CLASSES - (Non-exam class) These classes cover the same elements as the exam classes, but without the pressure of the exam, students will also have the opportunity to do more choreographic work and learn the fundamentals of Acro. If a student wishes to do both the open class and the exam class they are most welcome. There are no exams for Kinder or Pre-Primary in Jazz. Uniform requirements listed are preferred for all students. Exam students must wear the required uniform.
Kinder turning 4 by 30/06/2022 or 5 in 2022. Uniform requirements: Girls - Pale turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Tuesday 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 11.30am – 12.15 pm Studio 1
Pre-Primary turning 5 by 30/06/2022 or 6 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with black lycra shorts, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Tuesday 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 11.30am – 12.15 pm Studio 1
Primary Open turning 6 by 30/06/2022 or 7 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with black lycra shorts, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Tuesday 3.45pm - 4.30pm Studio 5
Grade 1 & 2 Open turning 8 or 9 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Monday 4pm – 5pm Studio 5
Grade 3 & 4 Open turning 10 or 11 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Monday 5pm - 6pm Studio 5
Grade 5 Open turning 12 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Friday 4.45pm – 5.45pm Studio 1 (Open class)
Grade 5 Exam Students must attend Open and Exam classes.
There are no uniform requirements for Open classes from Intermediate and Up. Any leotard-based dance-wear is acceptable Intermediate Open -Turning 13 in 2022 and/orBronze Jazz students Monday 6pm - 7pm Studio 4
Senior FoundationOpen Turning 14 years or over in 2022 and all Silver Jazz students Wednesday 7pm - 8pm Studio 4
Senior Open Students in Gold & Bar to Gold Star Jazz Wednesday 8pm – 9.15pm Studio 4
JAZZ EXAM CLASSES - A.D.A. Examination Syllabus Examinations may be offered in all grades from Primary and above. Exams are not compulsory.
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2022 or 7 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with black lycra shorts, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 10.30am – 11.15am Studio 1
Grade 1 turning 8 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 8.30am – 9.30am Studio 1
Grade 2 turning 9 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am Studio 1
Grade 3 turning 10 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 12.15pm – 1..30pm Studio 1
Grade 4 turning 11 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 1.30pm – 2.45pm Studio 1
Students in Grade 5 Jazz and higher MUST do both the exam class and the Open Jazz class for their level if they would like to -Sit for an exam -Participate in eisteddfod groups
Students in Grade 5 and higher wishing to do the Jazz and Tap exams must be available over the Easter School Holidays for a Jazz and Tap Vacation School. Grade 5 turning 12 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Friday 4.45pm – 5.45pm Studio 1 (Open class) Friday 5.45pm – 6.45pm Studio 1 (Exam class) (Students must attend both classes to be eligible for their exam)
There are no strict uniform requirements for classes from Bronze and up. Any leotard-based dance-wear is acceptable. Exam attire varies according to grade, and teachers will advise requirements prior to exams. Bronze Turning 13 in 2022 - students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 7pm - 8pm Studio 4
Silver Students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Thursday 7pm - 8pm Studio 5
Gold Students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 7.30 - 8.30pm Studio 1
Bar to Gold Students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 6pm - 7pm Studio 5
(Teaching Level) -Pre-Elementary Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Studio 5
(Teaching Level) Elementary Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm Studio 5
CONTEMPORARY No examinations for this discipline. There are no strict uniform requirements for Contemporary - any leotard-based dance-wear can be worn. Age groups for grades/levels are the same as for Ballet, Jazz and Tap Grade 1 Monday 4.45pm - 5.45pm Studio 4
Grade 2 Tuesday 5pm - 6pm Studio 2
Grade 3 Wednesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm Studio 1
Grade 4&5 Thursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm Studio 1
Intermediate (Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Ballet) Thursday 7.30pm – 8.45pm Studio 1
Senior (Adv Foundation Ballet, Adv 1) Tuesday 8pm - 9.15pm Studio 1
TAP A.D.A. Examination Syllabus Examinations may be offered in all grades from Pre-Primary and above. Exams are not compulsory.
Kinder turning 4 by 30/06/2022 or 5 in 2022. Uniform requirements: Girls - Pale turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 10.30am – 11.15am Studio 2
Pre-Primary turning 5 by 30/06/2022 or 6 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 10.30am – 11.15am Studio 2
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2022 or 7 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel-coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 11.30am – 12.15pm Studio 2
Grade 1 turning 8 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black lycra shorts (optional) for class. Black 3/4 dance tights for exam, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am Studio 2
Grade 2 turning 9 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black lycra shorts (optional) for class.. Black 3/4 dance tights for exam, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 8.30am – 9.30am Studio 2
Grade 3 turning 10 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black 3/4 dance tights for class , Glamour tights for exam. Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes. Long black trousers for exam. Saturday 1.30pm – 2.45pm Studio 2
Grade 4 turning 11 in 2022 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes. Long black trousers for exam. Saturday 12.15pm - 1.30pm Studio 2
NO GRADE 5 IN 2022
Beginner This class will be run in conjunction with a regular Grade class for students new to Tap - only as required. Saturday 2.45pm - 3.30pm Studio 3
There are no strict uniform requirements for classes from Bronze and up. Any leotard-based dance-wear is acceptable. Exam attire varies according to grade, and teachers will advise requirements prior to exams. No loose fitting t-shirts to be worn.
Street Tap - Bronze and above An open Tap class for Intermediate to advanced Tap students. Focusing on a commercial style of Tap, incorporating fun choreography and challenging new techniques and tricks. Wednesday 4.45pm - 5.45pm Studio 6
Bronze Turning 13 in 2022 Saturday 2.45pm - 3.45pm Studio 2
Silver Tuesday 7pm - 8pm Studio 2
Gold Tuesday 6pm - 7pm Studio 2
Bar-to Gold Friday 4pm - 5pm Studio 2
Pre-Elementary Friday 6pm - 7pm Studio 2
Elementary Friday 5pm - 6pm Studio 2
ACROBATICS No examinations for this discipline. Students will learn the fundamentals of acrobatics for fun and performance. This class also helps students develop strength and flexibility.
Tiny Acro- 5 & 6 years - Friday 4pm - 5pm Studio 4 Junior Acro - 7 to 9 years - Friday 5pm - 6pm Studio 4 Intermediate Acro - 10 to 12 years - Friday 6pm - 7pm Studio 4 Senior Acro - 12 years & over - Two classes Saturday 10.00am - 11.00am Studio 4 or Saturday 11.00am-12.00pm Studio 4
HIP HOP No examinations in this discipline. No uniform requirements. Any dance-wear or clothing suitable for movement. Junior Turning 5 to 9 years in 2022 Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Studio 5
Intermediate Turning 10 to 11 years in 2022 Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Studio 5 Senior Turning 12 in 2022 and above Thursday 5.15pm - 6.15pm Studio 2
SONG & DANCE No examinations for this discipline. No uniform requirements. Any dance-wear or clothing suitable for movement. Jazz shoes are required.
All - levels : Wednesday 3.45pm - 4.45pm Studio 6
HIGHLAND N.D.A.A. Examination Syllabus. Must liaise with our Highland teacher, Miss Leone`, for level placement.
Uniform requirements for all grades: Girls - Leotard or fitted dance singlet/crop top, fitted dance shorts or bike shorts, knee-high socks & black Highland shoes with elastic Boys - Fitted dance singlet, fitted dance shorts or bike shorts, knee-high socks & black Highland shoes with elastic. All students (Beginners and above) will require a skipping rope.
Beginner (Note - new Beginner must be turning 7 in 2022 Wednesday 5.00pm – 6.00pm Studio 2 & 3
Pre Premier Monday 6.00pm - 7.00pmStudio 2 & 3 Wednesday 5.45pm - 7pm Studio 2 & 3
Premier Monday 5.00pm - 7pm Studio 2 & 3 Wednesday 5.45 -7pm Studio 2& 3
HEELS CABARET TROUPE Showgirl and Cabaret style of dance. 14 years and over Wednesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm Studio 5
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING No examinations in this discipline. No Uniform requirements - any dance-wear with Jazz or Ballet shoes Limber Stretch All levels Grade 1 and above Tuesday 4pm - 5pm Studio 3
ADULT CLASSES No uniform requirements. Any dance-wear or clothing suitable for movement. Classes cost $17.60 per lesson or $137.50 for a 10-class card. A discount is offered for seniors and pensioners - $15.00 per lesson or $123.75 for a 10-class card
OPEN ADULT CLASSES - FOR ALL AGES Ballet Beginners Tuesday 6.30 – 7.30pm Studio 5 Intermediate & Advanced Tuesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm Studio 5
Tap Beginners Wednesday 6.45pm – 7.45pm Studio 6 Intermediate & Advanced Wednesday 5.45pm – 6.45pm Studio 6
Contemporary All levels - Thursday 6pm - 7.pm Studio 5
MATURE AGE CLASSES - DESIGNED FOR THE MORE MATURE BODY BALLET - Silver Swans Silver Swans is an RAD accredited Ballet program for students 30years & over - suitable for all levels of experience Monday 11am - 12 noon Studio 5 Thursday 11am - 12 noon Studio 5
Dancing Flamingos Fitness, Flexibility and Fun Tuesday 11am - 12 noon All ages welcome Studio 5
Contemporary Chicks Not just a dance class - a complete mind and body work-out Wednesday 11am -12noon Studio 5 Friday 11am - 12noon Studio 5
Our venues
Pirani Hall(1, 2 & 3) is our main studio complex at 8 Fletcher Street, West End. Flinders Street Studios (4, 5, & 6) 853 Flinders Street (corner of Morris Street), Townsville.