Classes on Offer
VDSE offers training in a wide variety of styles including Classical Ballet, National Character, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary Dance, Tap and Musical Theatre.
Scroll down to learn more about the classes on offer. We accept enrolments at any time.
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If you aren't sure which grade is right for your child please contact us to discuss your options. At VDSE, every student matters! We endeavour to bring out the best in each student, whether they are participating for fun, exercise or embarking on a professional career in dance.
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A free trial class is available to new or prospective students. Enquire today!
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Enquire about a free trial class
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Ready Set Dance!
Preschool (ages 2-5)
Ready Set Dance is a one-hour combo class of jazz, tap, hip hop, singing and music. Great for both boys and girls, it teaches dance fundamentals while developing confidence, coordination and creativity. Read more >>>
Boys
Strength & Endurance
A boys only class where students can develop great strength and endurance from the exercise and principles of dance. It can help your son perform better in all areas of his life from athletics to academics.
Classical Ballet
Ballet provides the foundation for all other dance forms, it is the most demanding & disciplined of all, though the most rewarding. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus & the Russian Vaganova Method.
RAD primary/age 5+
Performance
Troupe & Concert
Capable students may be invited to join our performance troupe to represent VDSE at Eisteddfods and community events. All students have the opportunity to perform in our end of year concert
Lyrical
Lyrical is an expressive, flowing style which is ballet based but has elements of contemporary and jazz. Lyrical is also known as 'modern expressive', and is based around feelings, emotion and interpretation of music.
Expressive & Emotional
National Character
National Character presents traditional dance styles from countries around the world. From Grade 1+ our students learn this genre to develop familiarity with this important part of classical ballet repertoire.
International Inspiration
Contemporary
Contemporary dance focuses on movement and versatility, often using artistic or abstract choreography. Incorporating techniques from ballet, lyrical and jazz, it is an important genre in today's dance world
Movement & Versatility
Jazz
A genre made famous by choreographers like Fosse and Balanchine, Jazz classes teach power, technique, confidence and style. VDSE offers Jazz classes for junior and inter/senior level students.
Technique & Style
Private Coaching
Private tuition is available for excelling students who would like to improve their ability on a one on one basis. While increasing their technical ability, students learn solo routines to perform at local and interstate Eisteddfods
Aspire to Excellence
Hip Hop
A class of funk & hip hop moves, muscle isolations, dance combinations, improvisation and games.
VDSE offers Hip Hop classes for junior (7-9/10 yrs) and intermediate levels (10/11 yrs+).
Funk, Hip Hop & Urban
Exams
While optional, we encourage our Ballet students to do exams each year through the Royal Academy of Dance. Students taking exams do extra holiday classes to ensure they are well prepared. Costs are not included in term fees
RAD
Tap
These styles incorporate singing, spoken dialogue, acting, and the percussive element of tap shoes, with dance. These classes are on offer depending on demand. Please check our timetable for availability
& Musical Theatre
Pas de Deux
A Pas de Deux is a duet in Classical Ballet, traditionally between a male and female dancer. VDSE is excited to offer this specialist class in 2021 to students desiring to improve their partner work
Steps for two
Vocational
VDSE offers vocational level ballet classes to supplement RAD grades 5 and above. These classes provide in depth ballet studies and prepare students for the vocational RAD exams (Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2)
Interfoundation - Advanced