What to Expect in Our Dance Lessons

In our dance lessons, students explore a variety of styles—including jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary—giving them a well-rounded and dynamic dance experience. Each class focuses on:

👌 Technique & Foundations: Building strength, flexibility, coordination, and proper dance technique across multiple styles.

💃 Choreography development

🌟 Performance Skills

❤ Creative Expression

😊 Supportive Environment: All classes are taught in a positive, inclusive space where students feel encouraged to grow and challenge themselves.

Whether dancing for fun, fitness, or performance, students gain skills, confidence, and a love for dance that lasts a lifetime.

Discover the Joy of Movement in Our Dance Lessons

Our dance lessons offer an exciting blend of styles—including jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary—designed to inspire dancers of all levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, our classes focus on building strong fundamentals, flexibility, and expressive movement.

With expert instructors guiding you every step of the way, you’ll learn the unique techniques and styles that make each dance form special. From the high-energy rhythm of jazz to the storytelling grace of lyrical and contemporary, our lessons help you grow your skills, confidence, and love for dance in a fun and supportive environment.

Join us and experience the thrill of dancing across styles while expressing your own unique creativity!

  • Dance Technique & Supportive Coaching

    In our dance lessons, students learn essential technique across styles like jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre. This includes posture, alignment, flexibility, strength, and coordination. We provide supportive and constructive feedback in every class to help each dancer improve, build confidence, and reach their full potential in a positive and encouraging environment.

  • Building Dance Repertoire

    In our dance lessons, students build a diverse repertoire of choreography across styles. Each routine is carefully selected to match their level and challenge their skills, helping them grow as versatile, expressive dancers ready for performances, showcases, or future auditions.

  • Stage Performance & Confidence in Dance

    In our dance lessons, students learn how to perform with confidence, energy, and expression. They develop stage presence, musicality, and the ability to connect with an audience through movement. With regular practice and supportive guidance, dancers build the self-assurance to shine on stage and carry that confidence into everyday life.

why choose dance?

Our dance classes stand out because we offer a vibrant mix of styles—jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre—so students can explore their creativity and develop as versatile dancers. With age-grouped classes, each student learns at a pace that suits their stage of development, surrounded by peers in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the perfect balance of technical training, artistic expression, and confidence-building—all in one class!

In our versatile dance class, students will learn and develop a wide range of essential dance skills, including:

  • Technique: Proper posture, alignment, balance, and control

  • Flexibility & Strength: Stretching, core strength, and body conditioning

  • Coordination & Timing: Precision in movement and musicality

  • Style-Specific Skills: Kicks, turns, leaps, and expressive movement drawn from jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and musical theatre styles

  • Performance Quality: Stage presence, expression, and storytelling through dance

Our classes are designed to build well-rounded dancers who can adapt to multiple styles with confidence and artistry.

WHAT will I learn?

DANCE uniform

Jazz Uniform:

  • Tanned Jazz Shoes (no laces) 🩰

  • Top & pants - able to comfortably moved in 👚

  • No jeans / school uniforms / No track suit pants

Jazz Shoes purchase:

  • Must be purchased within 2 weeks of enrolment

  • Can be purchased from Energetics on Buckley Street or any dance store

  • Wear thin socks or stocking socks you can purchase with your jazz shoes 🧦

  • This ensures the right fit, as regular socks will make you shoes feel too small 😣

Why do I have to wear jazz shoes?

  • Jazz shoes are specifically designed with a sturdy heel and flexible sole, providing the necessary support and agility for dance

  • Allows students to comfortably dance in that runners can’t do - can lead to blisters

  • Allows students to fully experience proper dance technique whereas runners are solid/stiff and do not provide proper movement

Studio 5 Dance Rule - Do not wear jazz shoes to or from class! ONLY in class!

INTERESTED IN PRIVATE LESSONS?

What to Expect in Private Dance Lessons

  • 👌 Receive individual attention and detailed feedback

  • 💃 Work on technique, strength, flexibility etc

  • 🧠 Learn or refine choreography

  • 🌟 Build confidence and improve at their own pace

  • ✅ More reasons to book in a private lesson:

    • Audition Preparation

    • VCE Repertoire

    • Dance Competition Preparation

    • AMEB Exam Preparation

Experience the Power of Personalised Progress with Our Private Dance Lessons

Our private dance lessons offer a truly customised experience that helps dancers grow faster, stronger, and more confidently. With one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors, students receive tailored feedback, focused technique training, and choreography designed just for them.

Whether you’re preparing for a performance, audition, or simply want to refine your skills, private lessons provide the ideal space to improve at your own pace in a supportive and encouraging environment. It’s all about your goals, your growth, and your unique dance journey.

Discover how far you can go with the personal attention and expert guidance of our private dance training!

YOUR DANCE COACH: leah

EXPERIENCE: 20+ Years dance of various styles

CAREER: Dance competitor in various styles

Teaching Method: Learning foundation steps and developing them into complex combinations

Teaching Goals: for students to feel comfortable in their own body and confident when performing

Favourite style of dance: ballet (cecchetti) & contemporary