Hip Hop is a genre known mostly for it's street dance roots, and it combines many different elements from Old school, New school, Dance hall, House, Boogaloo, Lyrical Hip Hop, Waving, Popping, Locking, Tutting, etc. Hip Hop has now become a world wide respected genre, and at A.N.D.S. We run hip hop drills, work on isolations of the body, keep updated with all the new age music and style, and place a big emphasis on freestyle which encouraged our dancers to find their unique style
HIP HOP
Commercial is the style of dance you see in music videos, on TV and in film. It has a flashy structure involving commercial walks, strutting, vogueing, whacking, posing and head whipping. Commercial is the embodiment of sass, attitude and self expression.
COMMERCIAL
Jazz is a technique based dance form, we use basic ballet technique to enhance flexibility, core training, leg strength, feet, jumps, turns etc. Our technical training is industry standard and we constantly updating. Our Jazz style is modernised and matching to the current era of Jazz. This class can combine many styles such as Modern Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Commercial Jazz & Lyrical (lyrical means to dance to the lyrics and tell a story to the song).
JAZZ
Contemporary is best aimed for ages 14+ as it is generally catered for more matured dancers. We add in the contemporary technique aswell working on floorwork, contemporary jumps and improv. This style can sometimes be abstract & sharp or can also be pretty, meaningful and strong, can sometimes seem 'similar' to that of lyrical but is not to be confused as lyrical.
Ballet class is heavily based on Ballet technique,working the entire body into ballet form including a lot of Barre work and Centre work. Ballet is the foundation of all dance and is so helpful to have for all genres. These classes are ATOD based training. No exams.
BALLET
CONTEMPORARY
Acro is based on Acrobatics and Tumbling. Similar to gymnastics with dance elements added. Students learn all the correct strength and technique of cartwheels, Back Handsprings, Jumps, Tricks, Aerials, Partner work etc. We are very big on safety in this class, so students need to learn their basics to be strong enough to handle big tricks.
ACRO
Tap dance is a fun genre creating beats and rhythms with your feet with many tap techniques & combos. Use of Tap shoes is necessary for this class. Catering forms of Classical Tap, Broadway Tap, Musical Tap and Street Tap.
TAP
Ages 8+. Selection only via audition or invitation.
Want to get into the competition world? Dance competitions are a great way to improve your skills, performance and confidence as a dancer! We compete regionally across Victoria. Competitors can choose which comps to perform in from solos, duos, Trios & troupes. Must Book in seperate privates to learn choreography.
Heels/Chair Flow and Ratchet Hip Hop 18+ ONLY: Fun casual classes for Adults! Come join in some Adult only style classes (heels or no heels). Find your sexy sassy self dancing with a chair and learning fun combos/routines (with or without heels) in our Heels/Chair Flow class. Or get down and sexy with some Ratchet Hip Hop Classes!
COMPETITION TEAM
ADULT CLASSES
HIP HOP CLASSES:
Hip Hop is a genre mainly known for its basis as street dance. Combining many different elements such as Old school, New school, Dance hall, House, Boogaloo, Lyrical Hip Hop, Waving, Popping, Locking, Tutting, etc. Hip Hop has now become a world wide respected genre of dance. We run hip hop drills and work on isolations of the body and we keep updated with all the new age music and style.We are also big on freestyle which influences our dancers to find themselves in this genre.
COMMERCIAL CLASSES:
Commercial is the style of dance you see in music videos, on TV and in film. It has a flashy structure involving commercial walks, strutting, vogueing, whacking, posing and head whipping. Commercial is the embodiment of sass and attitude.
JAZZ CLASSES:
Jazz dance is technique based, we use alot of Basic ballet technique working on flexibility, core training, legs strength, feet, jumps, turns etc. Our dances are modernised and matching to this era of Jazz. Our technical training is industry standard and we keep updated with all new training. This class can combine many styles such as Modern Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Commercial & Lyrical (lyrical means to dance to the lyrics and tell a story to the song).
CONTEMPORARY CLASSES:
Contemporary is best aimed for ages 14+ as it is generally catered for more matured dancers. We add in the contemporary technique aswell working on floorwork, contemporary jumps and improv. This style can sometimes be abstract & sharp or can also be pretty, meaningful and strong, can sometimes seem 'similar' to that of lyrical but is not to be confused as lyrical.
BALLET CLASSES:
Ballet class is heavily based on Ballet technique,working the entire body into ballet form including a lot of Barre work and Centre work. Ballet is the foundation of all dance and is so helpful to have for all genres. These classes are ATOD based training. No exams.
ACRO CLASSES:
Acro is based on Acrobatics and Tumbling. Similar to gymnastics with dance elements added. Students learn all the correct strength and technique of cartwheels, Back Handsprings, Jumps, Tricks, Aerials, Partner work etc. We are very big on safety in this class, so students need to learn their basics to be strong enough to handle big tricks.
TAP CLASSES:
Tap dance is a fun genre creating beats and rhythms with your feet with many tap techniques & combos. Use of Tap shoes is necessary for this class. Catering forms of Classical Tap, Broadway Tap, Musical Tap and Street Tap.
ADULT CASUAL CLASSES: Heels/Chair Flow and Ratchet Hip Hop 18+ ONLY
Fun casual classes for Adults! Come join in some Adult only style classes (heels or no heels). Find your sexy sassy self dancing with a chair and learning fun combos/routines (with or without heels) in our Heels/Chair Flow class. Or get down and sexy with some Ratchet Hip Hop Classes!
DANCE COMPETITION TEAM:
Ages 8+. Selection only via audition or invitation.
Want to get into the competition world? Dance competitions are a great way to improve your skills, performance and confidence as a dancer! We compete regionally across Victoria. Competitors can choose which comps to perform in from solos, duos, Trios & troupes. Must Book in seperate privates to learn choreography.