Open Dance Technique

Best suited age: 10y-18y+

VENUE: Norwood, 79 Beulah Rd (Mon 6:30pm-7:00pm)

Where our best dancers hang out!

Our Open Technique class is designed for dancers of all experience levels who want to build, refine, and strengthen their technical foundation. This class focuses on proper alignment, control, strength, flexibility, and movement quality through a structured and progressive class format.

Each class begins with a thorough warm-up to prepare the body, improve mobility, and prevent injury. Dancers will then work through technique-based exercises that may include turns, jumps, footwork, balance, and coordination, with layered options provided so dancers can challenge themselves at an appropriate level. Across-the-floor progressions and center work help dancers apply technique in traveling movement and short combinations.

Rather than focusing on lengthy choreography, this class emphasizes understanding how the body moves, developing clean execution, and building confidence in foundational skills. Instructors offer clear guidance and corrections, encouraging dancers to work at their own pace in a supportive, open environment. Open Technique is ideal for beginners looking to develop strong fundamentals, experienced dancers maintaining their technique, or anyone returning to dance and wanting to move with strength and intention.

Open Class Technique class is $104

This class is not compulsory but can be added additionally to our Senior Dance class.
10% discount applied when taking Senior Dance + Technique

OPEN CLASS TECHNIQUE DURATION: 30 MINUTES

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Emma

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Looking for something fun to do in the school holidays? Make friends while taking part in acting, drama and singing workshops. At the end of the one week program, students perform to family and friends. 

A great way to keep active!

Our professionally trained teachers adapt their lessons to suit your specific needs.

You can learn to learn to sing, dance or act at your own pace, in a safe, one-on-one friendly environment.

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You will learn to trust your own ideas, develop perseverance, empathy, teamwork, to feel confident in your own ability and develop the confidence you need to tackle the challenging situations you are confronted with in life.

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You will participate in at least two performances each year which often involve sets, lights and costumes. Students are often invited to participate in events such as TV work, charity concerts, Fringe events, Christmas pageants and more!

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