TAP

Students at Shine Dance School can learn tap from beginner to adult advanced levels. Students learn the fundamentals of rhythm, timing, tap technique and choreography. This gives them a foundation in traditional tap from which they can branch out into modern tap styles (eg Tap Dogs).

SHOES  – Miss Georgina keeps a limited number of second hand tap shoes in all sizes for you to try when you begin. You maybe able to purchase these shoes from Miss Georgina depending on what she has on hand. Otherwise look online (Dance stuff.com.au); the closest dance outfitter is Prima Ballerina in Penrith or Bloch (check online for closest store www.bloch.com.au).

CLASSES OFFERED: Beginner Tap; Grades 1 – 5 Tap; Boys Tap; Adult Tap

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JAZZ

Students will be taught the building blocks of jazz dancing, mainly learning to actively listen to the music and translate that into movement. This understanding of how movement reflects the music is the foundation of being a good dancer. Students have the opportunity to contribute to the choreography in our pieces as well as learning traditional jazz steps and combinations. Shine Dance School also teaches students jazz dance styles from the past century, for example, 20s the Charleston from the 1920s; Jive from the 50s or Disco from the 70s.

CLASSES OFFERED: Beginners Jazz: Junior Jazz; Intermediate Jazz; Advanced Jazz.

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CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary is a newer style of expressive dance that has evolved from lyrical jazz and ballet. It is not as formal as ballet and does not have the crisp lines of jazz. It can be athletic or flowing, and has a unique approach to timing. Students have the opportunity create their own choreography for the pieces which broadens their understanding of movement and timing.

CLASSES OFFERED: Beginners Contemporary, Beginner Contemporary (11-13 years), Intermediate Contemporary; Advanced Contemporary.

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HIP HOP

Hip hop is a highly energetic and athletic dance form. Students learn different styles like Break dancing, Modern hip hop, Electric Boogaloo and robotic moves. They learn to listen to the beat of the music and match choreography to it. They learn to master hip hop moves including the helicopter, freeze poses, cartwheels, rolls, handstands etc. Hip hop is popular with those who don’t identify with traditional dance styles, and classes typically have both boys and girls.  This class is for everyone!

CLASSES OFFERED: Beginner Hip Hop; Intermediate Hip Hop; Boys’ Hip Hop.

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PRE-SCHOOL DANCE

This class is for ages 3-5 and teaches the students the love of dance. They learn the basics of ballet and jazz movements and gymnastic skills. This is a great introduction to dance. The focus in this class is to enjoy movement and have fun.

LITTLE DANCE

This class is for students typically in kindergarten and year one, who wish to try a few styles of dance in a one hour class. Students learn the basics of ballet, jazz and tap. This class teaches rhythm, group participation, preparing for performance and the love of dance. Many students graduate to separate jazz, tap, hip hop or contemporary classes in subsequent years.

MUSICAL THEATRE

This class combines singing dancing and acting. Students learn improvisation, play building and working with scripts.They learn to be confident performers, to trust their fellow actors and the spontaneity of and fun of performing.  

Class availability is based on numbers.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are available for students who want to refine their skills and/or prepare for examinations or performances including HSC Individual Performance.

Miss Georgina has extensive experience and expertise in preparing students for Tertiary Performing Arts courses/degrees such as WAAPA, AMPA and NIDA.