Seniors

Jazz dance is a lively and expressive style that combines elements of ballet, modern dance, and popular dance forms. Known for its energy, sharp movements, and rhythmic precision, jazz encourages individuality and creativity. At Accent on Dance, our jazz classes focus on building strong technique and flexibility, allowing dancers to explore their unique style while mastering this vibrant and versatile art form.

Acrobatics is a dynamic discipline that blends strength, flexibility, and coordination to perform impressive tumbling, balancing, and aerial skills. At Accent on Dance, our acrobatics classes focus on building core strength, body control, and agility, helping students safely master a range of acrobatic techniques. These skills not only enhance dance performances but also boost overall physical fitness and confidence. Whether you're looking to add exciting tricks to your dance repertoire or develop new athletic abilities, our acrobatics classes offer a thrilling and rewarding experience for all levels.

Aerial is a captivating and athletic form of movement that combines the beauty of dance with the strength and grace of aerial acrobatics. Using apparatus such as silks and hoops, dancers perform fluid sequences while suspended in the air, showcasing a unique blend of strength, flexibility, and artistry. Aerial challenges the body in new ways, building core strength and enhancing overall coordination. This art form is not only a physical workout but also an inspiring way to explore creative expression from a whole new perspective, offering an exhilarating experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional dance.

Stretch class is designed to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and enhance overall body alignment. Essential for dancers of all levels, this class focuses on gentle and effective stretching techniques that help prevent injuries, promote muscle recovery, and support better performance in all dance styles. At Accent on Dance, our Stretch class provides a calm and focused environment where students can lengthen muscles, release tension, and improve their posture.

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This class is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their flexibility, maintain a healthy body, and complement their dance training with a well-rounded approach to physical wellness.

Strength and Conditioning is an essential class designed to complement a dancer’s training by focusing on building core strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. This class helps dancers improve their endurance, power, and injury prevention, enabling them to perform at their best across all dance styles. At Accent on Dance, our Strength and Conditioning program is tailored to meet the specific needs of dancers, incorporating exercises that target key muscle groups, enhance balance, and promote proper alignment.

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Whether you’re looking to enhance your performance or support your dance training, this class provides the tools and techniques to help you achieve your goals. It's ideal for dancers of all levels who want to build strength, improve flexibility, and increase their overall fitness.

Classical ballet at Accent on Dance fosters discipline and focus while nurturing the excitement of dance. As the foundation for all dance styles, we teach the Borovansky method and the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus. Students may participate in exams or take classes to improve technique, posture, and confidence.

Musical theatre jazz is an expressive and energetic dance style that combines the techniques of jazz dance with the drama and storytelling of musical theatre. At Accent on Dance, our musical theatre jazz classes focus on performance skills, character development, and choreography, allowing students to bring their favorite Broadway hits to life. Whether you're aiming for the stage or just love to perform, this class offers a fun and creative outlet for dancers of all levels.

Our Elite Competition Teams offer dedicated dancers the chance to push their limits and shine on prestigious stages. Through rigorous training and a focus on teamwork, our dancers develop their technique and confidence, performing at various competitive events.

Contemporary dance is a fluid and expressive style that blends elements of classical ballet, modern dance, and improvisation. Known for its versatility and creative freedom, contemporary dance encourages dancers to explore movement through emotion, storytelling, and innovative choreography. At Accent on Dance, our Contemporary classes focus on building strong technique, body awareness, and artistic expression, allowing students to connect deeply with the music and their own personal style.

This class is perfect for dancers looking to expand their movement vocabulary, challenge themselves creatively, and explore the more expressive side of dance. Suitable for all levels, Contemporary dance offers a unique and fulfilling way to develop both technical skills and emotional depth.

Accent on Dance’s Triple Threat Program (TTP) empowers students to develop the three essential skills of Musical Theatre: singing, dancing, and acting.

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This dynamic 2.5-hour class, held on Friday nights, focuses on nurturing creativity and hands-on exploration. With three specialized teachers, each TTP session is split into 45-minute classes dedicated to each skill, helping students to: Learn it! Practice it! Explore it! and Perform it! throughout the year.

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Under the guidance of our expert team—Singing with Tiffany Gaze, Acting with Tim Mackie, and Dancing with Jade Elsdon—students gain foundational skills in each discipline and apply them in a variety of creative ways. Each term has a specific focus:

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• Term 1: LEARN IT! – Understanding fundamentals in singing projection, dance timing, and stagecraft.

• Term 2: PRACTICE IT! – Applying fundamentals through repertoire, new choreography, and scene blocking.

• Term 3: EXPLORE IT! – Developing creativity through collaborative improvisation and creation.

• Term 4: PERFORM IT! – Showcasing skills at a Cabaret Performance, featuring group and solo numbers.

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Class Details:
Day: Fridays
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Whether your child is passionate about performing or eager to build self-confidence and teamwork skills, TTP offers a well-rounded experience in Musical Theatre with multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.

Tap dance combines rhythmic footwork with sharp timing to create movement and sound. At Accent on Dance, our tap classes cater to all levels, focusing on technique, clarity, and rhythm. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, tap dance offers a fun and dynamic experience for everyone.

Hip hop dance is a dynamic and energetic style characterized by its rhythmic, improvisational movements. It includes techniques such as popping, locking, and breaking, all of which encourage self-expression and creativity. Hip hop dance is known for its powerful, fluid movements and intricate footwork, making it a vibrant and exhilarating art form. Whether performed in a battle, on stage, or casually, it emphasises individuality and a strong connection to the music.

Pointe class is an advanced ballet class designed for students who have developed the necessary strength, technique, and maturity to dance en pointe. This class focuses on refining classical ballet technique while teaching dancers how to perform safely and elegantly on pointe shoes. At Accent on Dance, our experienced instructors guide students through exercises that build ankle strength, balance, and precision, ensuring a solid foundation for this challenging and rewarding aspect of ballet.

Pointe work not only enhances a dancer’s skills but also deepens their understanding of the artistry and discipline of ballet. Our Pointe class is perfect for dedicated ballet students who are ready to take their training to the next level.

Commercial dance is a high-energy, performance-driven style that blends elements of hip hop, jazz, and street dance, often seen in music videos, concerts, and commercials. This is an open-style class where we explore a new dance genre each week, ranging from jazz and hip hop to lyrical and contemporary. It’s all about sharp movements, dynamic choreography, and stage presence, perfect for dancers who love to perform and entertain.

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At Accent on Dance, our Commercial classes focus on building strong technique, versatility, and confidence, helping dancers develop the skills needed to shine in the commercial dance industry. Whether you’re aspiring to perform on stage or just want to experience the thrill of commercial dance, this class offers an exciting opportunity to explore contemporary dance trends and develop your own unique style.