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Discover your unique dance story!
Ballet
Our Australian Borovansky based methodology, chosen for its expressive, approach, guides students through a sequential learning program. By Grade 2 we recommend 2 classes a week. An optional yearly assessment provides feedback for personal development. Youngsters enjoy ballet as part of their Combo classes from age 3. Youth Performance Company members must take ballet as part of their training. Pre-elementary students can undertake point work following a physio check.
Preschool Combo classes
40 minutes of fun and a parent can stay too if you wish!
Our unique preschool classes offer a 2 year program for children in 3 year old and 4 year old kinder. Classes contain 20 minutes of teacher-led ballet followed by 20 minutes of Hip hop dance and song games. Children learn the beginning foundations of ballet, developing their co-ordination, strength, flexibility and balance. They learn to call ballet movements by the correct names and explore artistry and expression. Song and Dance games assist children in developing their vocal pitch and singing voice while characterising songs with acting and movement. Students learn about elements of music including dynamics, beat, rhythm and pitch. Classes make use of many props including parachutes, puppets, felt boards and scarves to help capture the imagination of children. A costume/ uniform is purchased at the start of the year and can be worn throughout the year and in the annual concert if the child wishes. If we don’t have a class at a time you can attend, round up a group of 6 friends and we will schedule one at a time of your choice. To thank you for your efforts you will learn for free!
Hip Hop
This class is a favorite among many of our students. Everyone loves the opportunity to explore the new dance moves taught to the latest music. Our amazing instructors make sure everyone gets individual attention while keeping the class collaborative.
Ballet and pointe
Our Australian Borovansky based methodology, chosen for its expressive, approach, guides students through a sequential learning program. By Grade 2 we recommend 2 classes a week. An optional yearly assessment provides feedback for personal development. Youngsters enjoy ballet as part of their Combo classes from age 3. Youth Performance Company members must take ballet as part of their training. Pre-elementary students can undertake point work following a physio check.
Musical Theatre and Vocal Training
We offer private singing tuition and group lessons. Group classes entail a mix of music theatre and pop repertoire. Lessons begin with 'Vocal Gymnastics Games' to train pitch, sound formation and other aspects of technique. Some songs are choreographed while ballads are performed without added dance moves. Senior singing students sing in 2 and 3 part harmony. They deliver spoken lines in our performances to develop their acting skills too. Private lessons offer a more personalised approach, helping students access their most relaxed, resonant voice with tailored exercises and carefully selected repertoire. Private students perform a solo or two in our yearly concert, often backed up by our choirs and may sit for AMEB exams if they wish.
I believe a unique confidence develops in our children who grow up singing solos comfortably for a theatre of hundreds.
Youth Performance Company
With entry by audition, our YPC for teens and Upper Primary students are the perfect forum for avid dancers to perfect their skills. Our students represent our school in community events and compete in competitions. They grow in confidence with each performance and have consistently received top placings in State and National level competitions. Contact us if your child or teenager would like to be assessed for inclusion into one of our teams. Students are required to undertake 2 ballet classes weekly as well as their talent training.
Contemporary Dance
Danced to current lyrical pop music, students enjoy exploring themes through expressive movement. Full of falls, leaps, reaches, contortions and flips, this is an exciting full- bodied style of dance. Much of our Youth Performance Company choreography employs this style.
School Programs
As a fully trained, experienced and registered Primary and Secondary teacher, Katrina Post is well qualified to teach Co-curricular dance and music programs in schools, saving parents the challenges of transport to and from classes. We offer lunchtime programs at Westgarth Primary School, Alphington Primary School, Saint Anthony's School and Clifton Hill Primary School.
These groups are highly popular and often sell out. They perform at school events and in our Annual Concert, a fun highlight for all! Children are asked to commit for the year. It is possible, however, to transfer between groups if necessary.
Students are collected at the start of lunch and are supervised while eating. They need to bring their lunch, drink bottle, Choir folder, dance tshirt and specified dance shoes (see clothing list).
2 Student helpers from the senior groups assist with classes, collecting children who are missing, helping with toilet visits, shoelaces etc.
There is a free child collection service for APS children wishing to attend any after school classes at 7 ADAMS ST (just a few doors up from the back of school campus). Ring Kat to book.
Combo classes (Preschool and Primary)
This class is a favorite among many of our younger students. Primary 90 minute Combo classes offer 30 minutes each of Ballet, Singing and Hip hop. Preschool Combo is 40 minutes long and includes 20 minutes of ballet and 20 minutes of song &dance.
VCE Dance Coaching
As a qualified VCE Dance educator, Katrina Post is equipped to provide feedback and coaching to assist you with your VCE dance preparation. Our Youth Performance Company, ballet, Contemporary and Hip hop classes are excellent preparation to help you develop the physical skills dancers need.
