SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
There are no regular classes held from Saturday 16th September to Sunday 1st October, 2023
There are no regular classes held from Saturday 16th September to Sunday 1st October, 2023
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
OFFICE HOURS
Flinders Street - Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.00pm and 3.30pm to 7.00pm (approx); Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm
Pirani Hall - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 12.00pm to 4.30pm
Wednesday & Friday 12.00pm to 3.00pm; Saturday: CLOSED
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
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
Tuesday 10am-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
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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 30/06/2023 or 5 in 2023
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 30/06/2023 or 6 in 2023
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 3.45pm– 4.30pm Studio 2
Saturday 8.45am -9.30am. Studio 5
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2023 or 7 in 2023 - 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 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 1
Saturday 8.45am – 9.30am Studio 4
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2) - 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 2023 - 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 2023 - 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 2023 - 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 6.30pm - 8.00pm Studio 1 (Eisteddfod Group)
Wednesday 5.30pm to 7.00pm Studio 4
Saturday 11am to 12.30pm Studio 4 (Eisteddfod Group)
NO GRADE 5, 6, 7 or 8 IN 2023
NEW BALLET STUDENTS TURNING 12 AND OVER IN 2023 WILL BE PLACED IN A CLASS/GRADE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS
PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE
STRENGTHENING AND CONDITIONING FOR BALLET STUDENTS IN INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION AND ABOVE
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT helps teachers around the world prepare their students to receive the strength they need to achieve their personal best.
The program helps with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of athletes to perform at their best. It can be difficult for students to feel which muscles initiate the correct alignment in training. However, with the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them when whilst performing in dance or their chosen field of sport.
Students must provide their own Swiss ball, Fusion ball, stretch band, Lacrosse ball and mini-loop band.
.Tuesday 4.30-5.30pm Studio 4
and
Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm Studio 4
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.
Intermediate Foundation
Turning 12 in 2023 - must do three classes per week
Tuesday 5.15pm to 7.00pm Studio 1
Thursday 5pm to 6.15pm Studio 1
Saturday 11am - 12.30pm Studio 5
Intermediate
Must do three classes per week
Monday 4.30pm to 6pm Studio 2
Wednesday 4pm - 5.30pm Studio 4
Friday 6.45pm - 8.15pm Studio 1
Advanced Foundation
Must do all three classes per week
Monday 4.30pm – 6.00pm Studio 1
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm Studio 4
Saturday 12.30pm - 2pm Studio 4
Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
Must do three classes per week
Wednesday 5.30pm-7.00pm Studio 1
Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm Studio 4
Saturday 2.45pm to 4.30pm Studio 1
All students in Ballet levels from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2 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
JAZZ
OPEN CLASSES (No A.D.A exam option)
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 30/06/2023 or 5 in 2023.
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 30/06/2023 or 6 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls -Electric Blue 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 30/06/2023 or 7 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 dancewear is acceptable
Intermediate Open - Turning 13 in 2023 and/or Bronze Jazz students
Monday 6pm - 7pm Studio 4
Senior Open
Jazz Group for Recital
Students in Gold & Bar to Gold Star Jazz and above
Wednesday 6.45-8.00pm Studio 1
Senior Open
Lyrical Group for Recital
Wednesday 8.00-9.15pm Studio 1
JAZZ EXAM CLASSES - A.D.A. Exam option offered
Examinations may be offered in all grades from Primary and above. Exams are not compulsory.
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2023 or 7 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 – 11.30am Studio 1
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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
or 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 2023
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
NO CLASSES IN TERMS 3 AND 4. Students to attend Intermediate Open Jazz
Turning 13 in 2023
Students must also do the Intermediate Open class sit for the exam
Monday 7pm - 8pm Studio 4 -
Silver
Students must also do the Senior Open class sit for the exam
Thursday 7.15-8.15pm Studio 5
Gold
Students must also do the Senior Open class sit for the exam
Monday 7.30 - 8.30pm Studio 1
Bar to Gold
Students must also do the Senior Open class to sit for the exam
Monday 6.00-7.00pm Studio 5
CONTEMPORARY
No examinations for this discipline. There are no strict uniform requirements for Contemporary - any leotard-based dancewear can be worn. Age groups for grades/levels are the same as for Ballet, Jazz and Tap
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2)
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 6.15pm – 7.15pm Studio 1
Intermediate
(Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Ballet)
Thursday 7.15pm – 8.30pm Studio 1
Senior (Technique class)
(Adv Foundation Ballet, Adv 1)
Tuesday 8pm - 9.15pm Studio 1
Senior (Eisteddfod Group)
(Advanced 2 Ballet & Over)
Thursday 7.30pm - 8.45pm Studio 4
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 30/06/2023 or 5 in 2023.
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 30/06/2023 or 6 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue leotard with matching skirt, Camel-coloured Tap shoes
Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes
TERM 4 CLASS TIME CHANGE
Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am Studio 2 (with Grade 1 Tap)
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2)
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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
Grade 5 turning 12 in 2023
CLASS TIME CHANGE IN TERM 4
Saturday 12.15pm-1.30pm Studio 2 (with Grade 4 Tap)
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.
Bronze
CHANGE OF CLASS TIME TERM 4
Turning 13 in 2023
Tuesday 6.00-7.30pm Studio 2
Silver
CHANGE OF CLASS TIME TERM 4
Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm Studio 2
Gold
CHANGE OF CLASS TIME TERM 4
Tuesday 6.00pm-7.30pm Studio 2
Bar-to Gold
Tuesday 6.00-7.30pm Studio 2
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
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 - TERM 4 COMBINING WITH JUNIOR ACRO -5pm - 6pm 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 - Saturday 9.45-10.45am Studio 4
HIP HOP
No examinations in this discipline. No uniform requirements. Any dancewear or clothing suitable for movement.
Junior
Turning 5 to 9 years in 2023
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Studio 5
Intermediate
Turning 10 to 11 years in 2023
Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Studio 5
Senior
Turning 12 in 2023 and above
Thursday 6.15pm - 715pm Studio 2
HIGHLAND
N.D.A.A. Examination Syllabus.
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.
NESSIES
New to Highland - Ages 5 to 6 years
Saturday 9.45-10.30am Studio 3
JUNIOR
Ages 7 years & over (includes students new to Highland)
Saturday 10.30-11.30am Studio 3
SENIOR
Monday 4.45 - 6.00pm Studio 6
Saturday 8.30-9.45am Studio 3
HEELS CABARET TROUPE
Showgirl and Cabaret style of dance.
14 years and over
Wednesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm Studio 5
ADULT CLASSES
No uniform requirements. Any dancewear or clothing suitable for movement.
Classes cost $18.48 per lesson or $144.38 for a 10-class card.
A discount is offered for seniors and pensioners - $16.63 per lesson or $129.94 for a 10-class card
A further discount is offered on our 10-class card for adults doing more than one class per week.
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 6.15pm - 7..15pm 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
NEW! - Dance Fitness Divas - NEW!
Wednesday 11am -12noon Studio 5
Come along and try this brand-new class!
Dance Fitness is a motivational movement class that anyone can do.
Mix up some 80's aerobics Oz-style, some Zumba-ish moves and some Latin dancing,
and add in some catching tunes. That's Dance Fitness.
Get happy, get healthy, get fit and have fun at the same time.
Just wear your gym gear/active-wear and joggers.
No partners and no experience needed!
Contemporary Chicks
Not just a dance class - a complete mind and body work-out
Friday 11am - 12noon Studio 5
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
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
Tuesday 10am-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
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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 30/06/2023 or 5 in 2023
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 30/06/2023 or 6 in 2023
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 3.45pm– 4.30pm Studio 2
Saturday 8.45am -9.30am. Studio 5
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2023 or 7 in 2023 - 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 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 1
Saturday 8.45am – 9.30am Studio 4
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2) - 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 2023 - 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 2023 - 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 2023 - 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 6.30pm - 8.00pm Studio 1 (Eisteddfod Group)
Wednesday 5.30pm to 7.00pm Studio 4
Saturday 11am to 12.30pm Studio 4 (Eisteddfod Group)
NO GRADE 5, 6, 7 or 8 IN 2023
NEW BALLET STUDENTS TURNING 12 AND OVER IN 2023 WILL BE PLACED IN A CLASS/GRADE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS
PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE
STRENGTHENING AND CONDITIONING FOR BALLET STUDENTS IN INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION AND ABOVE
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that has been designed to enhance students' technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT helps teachers around the world prepare their students to receive the strength they need to achieve their personal best.
The program helps with injury prevention and rehabilitation and enhances the ability of athletes to perform at their best. It can be difficult for students to feel which muscles initiate the correct alignment in training. However, with the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them when whilst performing in dance or their chosen field of sport.
Students must provide their own Swiss ball, Fusion ball, stretch band, Lacrosse ball and mini-loop band.
.Tuesday 4.30-5.30pm Studio 4
and
Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm Studio 4
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.
Intermediate Foundation
Turning 12 in 2023 - must do three classes per week
Tuesday 5.15pm to 7.00pm Studio 1
Thursday 5pm to 6.15pm Studio 1
Saturday 11am - 12.30pm Studio 5
Intermediate
Must do three classes per week
Monday 4.30pm to 6pm Studio 2
Wednesday 4pm - 5.30pm Studio 4
Friday 6.45pm - 8.15pm Studio 1
Advanced Foundation
Must do all three classes per week
Monday 4.30pm – 6.00pm Studio 1
Thursday 4.30-6.00pm Studio 4
Saturday 12.30pm - 2pm Studio 4
Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
Must do three classes per week
Wednesday 5.30pm-7.00pm Studio 1
Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm Studio 4
Saturday 2.45pm to 4.30pm Studio 1
All students in Ballet levels from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2 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
JAZZ
OPEN CLASSES (No A.D.A exam option)
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 30/06/2023 or 5 in 2023.
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 30/06/2023 or 6 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls -Electric Blue 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 30/06/2023 or 7 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 dancewear is acceptable
Intermediate Open - Turning 13 in 2023 and/or Bronze Jazz students
Monday 6pm - 7pm Studio 4
Senior Open
Jazz Group for Recital
Students in Gold & Bar to Gold Star Jazz and above
Wednesday 6.45-8.00pm Studio 1
Senior Open
Lyrical Group for Recital
Wednesday 8.00-9.15pm Studio 1
JAZZ EXAM CLASSES - A.D.A. Exam option offered
Examinations may be offered in all grades from Primary and above. Exams are not compulsory.
Primary turning 6 by 30/06/2023 or 7 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 – 11.30am Studio 1
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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
or 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 2023
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
NO CLASSES IN TERMS 3 AND 4. Students to attend Intermediate Open Jazz
Turning 13 in 2023
Students must also do the Intermediate Open class sit for the exam
Monday 7pm - 8pm Studio 4 -
Silver
Students must also do the Senior Open class sit for the exam
Thursday 7.15-8.15pm Studio 5
Gold
Students must also do the Senior Open class sit for the exam
Monday 7.30 - 8.30pm Studio 1
Bar to Gold
Students must also do the Senior Open class to sit for the exam
Monday 6.00-7.00pm Studio 5
CONTEMPORARY
No examinations for this discipline. There are no strict uniform requirements for Contemporary - any leotard-based dancewear can be worn. Age groups for grades/levels are the same as for Ballet, Jazz and Tap
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2)
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 6.15pm – 7.15pm Studio 1
Intermediate
(Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Ballet)
Thursday 7.15pm – 8.30pm Studio 1
Senior (Technique class)
(Adv Foundation Ballet, Adv 1)
Tuesday 8pm - 9.15pm Studio 1
Senior (Eisteddfod Group)
(Advanced 2 Ballet & Over)
Thursday 7.30pm - 8.45pm Studio 4
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 30/06/2023 or 5 in 2023.
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 30/06/2023 or 6 in 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue 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 2023
Uniform requirements: Girls - Electric Blue leotard with matching skirt, Camel-coloured Tap shoes
Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes
TERM 4 CLASS TIME CHANGE
Saturday 9.30am – 10.30am Studio 2 (with Grade 1 Tap)
Grade 1 turning 7 by 30/06/2023 or 8 in 2023 (School Grade 2)
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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
Grade 5 turning 12 in 2023
CLASS TIME CHANGE IN TERM 4
Saturday 12.15pm-1.30pm Studio 2 (with Grade 4 Tap)
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.
Bronze
CHANGE OF CLASS TIME TERM 4
Turning 13 in 2023
Tuesday 6.00-7.30pm Studio 2
Silver
CHANGE OF CLASS TIME TERM 4
Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm Studio 2
Gold
CHANGE OF CLASS TIME TERM 4
Tuesday 6.00pm-7.30pm Studio 2
Bar-to Gold
Tuesday 6.00-7.30pm Studio 2
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
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 - TERM 4 COMBINING WITH JUNIOR ACRO -5pm - 6pm 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 - Saturday 9.45-10.45am Studio 4
HIP HOP
No examinations in this discipline. No uniform requirements. Any dancewear or clothing suitable for movement.
Junior
Turning 5 to 9 years in 2023
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Studio 5
Intermediate
Turning 10 to 11 years in 2023
Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Studio 5
Senior
Turning 12 in 2023 and above
Thursday 6.15pm - 715pm Studio 2
HIGHLAND
N.D.A.A. Examination Syllabus.
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.
NESSIES
New to Highland - Ages 5 to 6 years
Saturday 9.45-10.30am Studio 3
JUNIOR
Ages 7 years & over (includes students new to Highland)
Saturday 10.30-11.30am Studio 3
SENIOR
Monday 4.45 - 6.00pm Studio 6
Saturday 8.30-9.45am Studio 3
HEELS CABARET TROUPE
Showgirl and Cabaret style of dance.
14 years and over
Wednesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm Studio 5
ADULT CLASSES
No uniform requirements. Any dancewear or clothing suitable for movement.
Classes cost $18.48 per lesson or $144.38 for a 10-class card.
A discount is offered for seniors and pensioners - $16.63 per lesson or $129.94 for a 10-class card
A further discount is offered on our 10-class card for adults doing more than one class per week.
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 6.15pm - 7..15pm 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
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Dancing Flamingos
Fitness, Flexibility and Fun
Tuesday 11am - 12 noon All ages welcome Studio 5
NEW! - Dance Fitness Divas - NEW!
Wednesday 11am -12noon Studio 5
Come along and try this brand-new class!
Dance Fitness is a motivational movement class that anyone can do.
Mix up some 80's aerobics Oz-style, some Zumba-ish moves and some Latin dancing,
and add in some catching tunes. That's Dance Fitness.
Get happy, get healthy, get fit and have fun at the same time.
Just wear your gym gear/active-wear and joggers.
No partners and no experience needed!
Contemporary Chicks
Not just a dance class - a complete mind and body work-out
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.
Flinders Street Studios (4, 5, & 6) 853 Flinders Street (corner of Morris Street), Townsville.
