We are for every body
For the student who just wants to move
Our every day recreational classes are for those who love to dance. Offering a range of classes in a range of styles, we can be sure to find a class just right for you.
For the student hungry for a challenge
Exam classes for those who like to have something to strive for - they help provide short-term goals for students to aspire and work towards. Exams are great for building confidence and can contribute to Senior Certificate points. Our Examination syllabus provides a carefully structured training system, ensuring that students are challenged in a safe, age-appropriate manner. We use the Comdance syllabus for Classical ,Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre and Contemporary exams and have 3 International Comdance Examiners on staff so students are taught by highly regarded professionals for their exam preparations.
Competition groups and performance teams are for those who want to share their gift with an appreciative community audience.
Classical Ballet
Even if you are planning to focus on Hip Hop, jazz or tap, ballet training is essential to being a good dancer –It provides the technique you need to flourish in all other dance styles.
Ballet will assist with :
* The development of discipline and dedication. Ballet technique is very specific and requires practice to improve. In most cases, the qualities of discipline and dedication translate themselves to other areas of life like work and school.
* Improving posture, balance and flexibility- Three large parts of ballet technique which, consequently diminish the likelihood of injury in ballet, sports, and other dance forms.
It helps you find your center of balance, gain strength and agility and move gracefully. Ballet is an essential part of being a good, all-around dancer.
We start Ballet Classes for students from aged 5, however we introduce our students to the basics of Ballet from Kindy Class.
Comdance Classical syllabus is taught as well as general ballet technique lessons and the very popular Ball Ballet class for adults.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Diahann and Kerry are our Main Classical Ballet Teachers. They are both fully qualified Comdance Classical teachers and examiners.
Lauren and Cassie both have their full teacher’s Diplomas in Classical also and teach syllabus classes in Classical
Acrobatics
Acrobatic Classes are great for building strength and flexibility which benefits all other dance styles and gives students resilience and confidence plus a sense of pride when they can achieve their goals.
Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based on flexibility, contortion and strength.
We have 5 qualified Acrobatic Arts Teachers on staff who are continually upgrading their qualifications through this syllabus and workshops with industry professionals. Dancers who train through Acrobatic Arts have balanced development, are stronger, more flexible and fearless. It produces dancers with more skills, who have fewer accidents, and are less likely to develop chronic injuries.
We offer Acrobatics Classes for students aged from 6 years and divide the work over 2 lessons / week .
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Ally, Kitty, and Andrew are our main Acro teachers and have all completed their Acro Arts Teaching certifications. Andrew is also a Level 9 gymnast and is currently undertaking his Module 2 training with Acrobatic Arts. Kerry and Diahann are qualified Acrobatic Arts teachers as well as Pin Program Assessors for Acrobatic Arts and Comdance.
Tracey has trained in Sports Acrobatics under Diane Smith from Just Acrobatics, Sunshine Coast.
In 2022 We are joining forces with Just Acrobatics to offer their acrobatic program in our studio on Thursday afternoons.
Contemporary
The beauty of contemporary dance form lies in the limitless possibilities of exploring creativity first. Learning contemporary form of dance can benefit you in several ways, few of which are:
1. Activates your creative whim of Self-expression
Through contemporary dance, you get time to open up, think and react. You get to blend your mood with the time and express yourself thoughtfully.
2. Physical and Mental Fitness:
Dancing and free movements in contemporary helps your body become flexible.
3. Learn the techniques of using gravity and transitions on the floor:
In contemporary form of dancing, you are taught how to use gravity and transitions. You learn the technique and floor work.
4. It develops versatility and improvisation:
As contemporary dance form can be infused with almost any kind of dance and can be performed with any music, it’s the most versatile form of modern dance.
5. Connect with your emotions and relax your mind in a positive environment:
No matter what’s going on in life, no matter how happy or sad you are. Once you are inside the dance class, the aura surrounds you with positivity and you gradually start falling for it. You feel calm and relax. You can connect with your emotions and stretch your mind in the creativity of the environment.
6. It’s good for the soul:
A place where you can be yourself. Dance moves that help you rejuvenate and freshen up for the next thing. Charge yourself and stay energetic!
We offer Contemporary class for students from age 10 although some aspects of contemporary dance are often incorporated into other classes for younger students.
There is a Comdance Contemporary Syllabus that was created by Jason Winters and we have several senior students studying for their Teacher’s Certificate in Contemporary Dance.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Lauren is our expert in Contemporary dance having studied it in depth over the past 5 years, and Diahann and Kerry both examine the Contemporary syllabus globally.
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is becoming more popular with students wanting to be the “Triple Threat” and be confident in acting, singing and dancing.
For those wanting to take their craft seriously, when it comes to the audition process for professional shows, dance is the last section of an audition, so candidates must get through the acting and singing rounds before they get to show their dance talent. For this reason, Comdance have devised a syllabus that works to strengthen all aspects of Musical theatre including theory.
At SADC we offer fun Musical theatre classes that work on confidence and performance and for those wanting accreditation - exams are available.
Students have song and dance incorporated into lessons from Ready Set Dance upwards so everyone gets the opportunity to perform!
TEACHERS QUALIFICATIONS: Lauren holds her Full Diploma in Comdance Theatrical and Performing Arts, Diahann and Kerry both hold their Full Diploma in Theatrical dance and examine the Comdance Theatrical and Performing Arts syllabus globally. Ally and Alex both hold their Teacher’s Certificate in Comdance Theatrical and Performing Arts.
jazz
Jazz is one of the most popular Dance genres with children of all ages.
Students love to learn the latest moves as seen on You tube, tic toc etc and we ensure students are taught all of these moves in a safe, well controlled way to avoid injury and damage to students’ bones and muscles.
Jazz is a great aerobic workout as well as giving students the ability to express them selves through modern dance and is always a happy endorphin workout!
The Comdance Jazz syllabus is offered to students from age 7. This syllabus is contemporary, technically challenging and a great preparation in all forms of jazz for today’s performance demands. Some of Australia’s leading artists have contributed their choreography to the syllabus in both exercises and routines.
Our younger students have Jazz incorporated into their combo classes where they learn general jazz technique and fun routines to challenge their minds and bodies.
TEACHERS QUALIFICATIONS: Diahann, Kerry and Lauren all hold their full diploma in Modern Jazz, Andrew, Jasmine and Kitty all hold their Teacher’s certificate in Modern Jazz
Tap
Tap dance is popular among the preschool set and Adult Classes…and everyone in between. Tap dance is not a traditionally “girly” dance form either. Many famous tappers today are men who make tap dance look decidedly masculine. Check out Savion Glover or the hit show “Tap Dogs”. Tap dance can be adapted for every fitness level and skill level.
Tap dance makes lots of noise! Whether you are 3 or 103, everyone loves to make a little noise now and then. Tap dancing can be a uniquely satisfying physical and emotional release because of its ability to produce sound. For children who are constantly being told to sit down and be quiet, being allowed to stand up and make noise can be particularly cathartic.
Tap dance makes you smarter. Tap dancing consists of learning rhythm patterns. Learning and memorizing patterns is a great workout for your brain. And it’s all math. Repeating, reversing and counting the rhythm patterns reinforces math concepts that younger students are learning in school. And for the adults and seniors… we all know that mental exercise promotes healthy brain activity and can help ward off disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. So get tapping!
Tap dance is a great workout. Tap dance gets the heart rate up in a way that’s way more enjoyable than a jog around the block. It tones the major muscle groups in the legs and core and is a super fun way to stay in shape and get a great cardio workout.
Tap dance works the core for improved balance. One of the first things you should learn in any tap class is proper weight placement over the balls of the feet with soft knees and an engaged core. Training the muscle memory in this way improves balance, coordination and control. And the benefits of a strong core are numerous, including less back pain and risk of falling.
Tap dance is one of the only dance genres you are meant to hear. Learning to tap dance is basically learning to play an instrument. Rhythm patterns and clear sounds make this art form so intriguing to the ear.
We offer Tap classes to students from Ready Set Dance right through to our Adults Tap Class. For those wanting to do examinations in tap, we offer Comdance’s brand new Tap syllabus which includes choreography by Jack Chambers, Rennie Ann Martini, Keith Hawley and Chris Jordan - all very experienced, well-respected tappers & choreographers.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Diahann, Kerry, Lauren and Cassie all hold their full Tap Diplomas and teach both the Comdance syllabus as well as general tap classes
Ready, Set, Dance
Our Ready Set Dance Program for kindy aged children, and is a great starting point for our youngest stars.
We are thrilled to be an official location for this truly innovative preschool program which focuses on developing the 3 C’s for preschoolers - Confidence, Coordination & Creativity
READY SET DANCE is a one hour combo class that includes jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music and a whole lot of FUN! and has just been awarded the Best National Activity for Preschoolers.
Our Ready Set Dance Class is available for students aged 2-4 years.
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Ally and Kerry are our Ready Set Dance teachers with Diahann and Kitty also trained in this syllabus
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is another favourite genre with young students of all abilities.
It is a great workout and outlet for creativity and self expression.
Comdance offer Hip hop exams which we incorporate into our fun hip hop classes.
TEACHER: Ally is our Hip Hop expert and loves to “get down” with our students on a Saturday afternoon to see who can be the most creative!