HIP HOP - This is a very 'now' dance style. Think of music video clips from Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, and Jason Derulo. Basically, this is what we will be doing! We also offer boys only classes! (Troupe available)

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BREAK - B-Boying/B-Girling or Breaking, is a style of street dance. Break consists of four kinds of movement: toprock, downrock, power moves, and freezes. Break is typically danced to hip-hop and especially breakbeats, although modern trends allow for much wider varieties of music along certain ranges of tempo and beat patterns. We also offer Girls Only classes! *No concert, but they will be involved in our annual Break Showcase in October.

 

BALLET - This is one of the most technical of all classes offered. It is recommended that all serious dancers enrol in a technique class such as this. Students work on posture, breathing, balance, strength, flexibility, weight transference and general ballet technique. The strength and control learned in a ballet class is a valuable asset to any dance style.

 

CECCHETTI EXAM CLASSES - Our levelled ballet classes learn the Cecchetti syllabus, and exams are optional. All Shooting Stars are required to do their age-appropriate class, however, all students are welcome to do these level classes. Cecchetti is an internationally recognised system of training which offers:

• a gradually built, sound ballet technique while encouraging a love of music and dance

• a graded, developmental syllabus, relevant to today’s children

• a system to suit the young beginner right through to the pre-professional dancer

• further opportunities with specialised master classes by leading professionals

• exclusive competitions throughout the year

• a high standard in its teacher training program

• extensive continual professional development opportunities for its teachers

• assurance that teachers hold qualifications necessary to correctly educate both the recreational student and the dancers of tomorrow.

Cecchetti Ballet Australia has been training ballet teachers and students since 1934 and is taught at many leading dance schools including the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and the Ministry of Dance. Our Cecchetti program will be overseen by Miss Claire, who brings a wealth of knowledge to our studio, and is excited to implement the syllabus in 2018. *No concert

       

 JAZZ - A fast moving class that works on technique and flexibility. We start with a warm-up, go into some travelling combinations and work on a routine. (Troupe available)

 

​SFD JAZZ EXAMS – At Vibe Studios we offer the Southern Federation of Dance syllabus.  Students are taught set exercises and are then required to perform them in front of an examiner, showing off their technique and style.  A report is then written up by the examiner, and a mark is given.   Students pass each level and eventually have the opportunity to enter their teacher’s exam.  Certificates and medals are presented to the students at our Presentation Night.

 

TAP - Tap classes offer more than just learning how to move your feet. One of the benefits of participating in Tap classes is the learned understanding of timing and rhythm. This sense of musicality will be of benefit in all other styles of dance. 

 

CONTEMPORARY - An exciting class for those who want something different. It is said that ballet is about the final picture and contemporary is about the journey to get there.  Contemporary routines can range from a beautiful soft piece to an abstract crazy clown dance! (Troupe available)

 

MUSICAL THEATRE - Combines elements of singing, acting and dancing.  Concert items for this class could be anything from ‘Hairspray’ to ‘A Chorus Line’.

 

POPPING AND LOCKING – This class combines the two styles of Popping and Locking. Popping is a street dance and one of the original funk styles. It is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer's body, referred to as a pop or a hit.  Locking was traditionally danced to funk music, such as James Brown.  Locking movements create a strong contrast towards the fast moves that are otherwise performed quite continuously, combined with mime style performance and acting.

 

COMMERCIAL/HEELS - Whether you are a person who can walk in heels confidently or not, why not do a heels class where you can have fun with your friends, strut your stuff and ‘get down’!  This class incorporates the sassy “commercial” style of dance that is seen just about everywhere these days.  It is sure to put a smile on your face and make you feel like you are a few inches higher.

 

ALL ABILITIES - We have a variety of classes for both Adults and Children with Special Abilities.  These lessons are very interactive and we try to enhance the gross and fine motor skills of all our participants, while having fun at the same time.  Vibe Studios believes everyone deserves to love dance and we are very proud of our All Abilities programs.

 

KICKS, TURNS AND LEAPS - Basically a corner work class. Students will focus on leaps, kicks, jumps and travelling combinations as well as turns, turns and more turns. Depending on the level, the class will focus on different types of turns including, poses, fouettes and leg turns. *No Concert

 

ADULT CLASSES – Adult dance classes are for those who want to dance but not be in a class of teenagers.   We offer Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet adult classes.  The concert is 100% optional and if you do not want to perform there is no pressure!

 

​​PRE-POINTE – This class is available for students who are not quite ready to be on pointe to strengthen technique and work towards getting on pointe. This will also include exercises that students can practice at home to progress to the next level! *No Concert.

 

POINTE – Pointe is traditional ballet, dancing on the tips of fully extended feet. All dancers considering doing Pointe should have a minimum of two years ballet experience and must see a physio and a podiatrist before undertaking the class. 

 

SHOOTING STARS – Shooting Stars is our elite dance program that is for those students that want to take dance more seriously than attending a recreational class or two each week. Our Shooting Stars teams work together 2 days a week and cover a variety of work including Acro, Jazz Technique, Pilates, and both Jazz and Contemporary/Lyrical Troupe. Shooting Stars are also required to do a Checcetti and Open Ballet class. This program will help to develop dancers’ skills in a broad range of styles quickly and effectively. These students are welcome to participate in other classes (such as Hip Hop, Cheer, Jazz exams, Musical Theatre, etc.) Members will be entered into 4 competitions throughout the year in Jazz and Contemporary/Lyrical, and will of course also be a part of our bi-annual concerts.  

 

PERFORMANCE TEAM – This is an audition only team that will create a dance used at performances such as DCI and other exciting events. This team may also enter some competitions throughout the year, and is open to Shooting Stars students aged 12 and above.

​​PILATES -  Pilates is a system of physical conditioning involving low-impact exercises and stretches designed to strengthen muscles of the torso.  At Vibe we also incorporate dance technique, using exercises to complement our dance training. *No Concert

 

​GROUP TRAINING - These are adult fitness classes run by a qualified personal trainer. The classes incorporate a variety of cardio and strength exercises.  These sessions are designed for parents who want to exercise but, never have the chance.   Unlike most gyms, we allow kids in these sessions and we have a variety of toys which your kids can play with while you exercise. *No Concert

 

​BOOTY BARRE - This is an exercise class that incorporates ballet technique and the fun off dancing while helping you to get fit! *No Concert

 

​CHEER - This is a fun and fast class that includes team and partner work. Lifts and tricks are a major part of cheerleading, as well as jumps and tumbling. Cheerleaders who are in the troupes also get the opportunity to enter competitions and MUST be enrolled in an extra tumbling and stretch and strength class.  There is an extra cost for competitions, the cheer uniform and shoes.  We offer teams in the following levels and age groups –

BOAS Tiny – 4-6 years - Novice Level 1

RATTLESNAKES Mini – 7-8 years – Novice Level 1

TAIPANS Junior - 7-14 years – Level 1

RACERSNAKES Youth - 9-11 years - Level 2

PYTHONS Senior – 10-18 years – Level 2

DIAMOND BACKS Junior – 7-14 years – Level 3

ANACONDAS Senior – 10-18 years – Level 4

BLACK MAMBAS Open – 14+ Years – Level 2

SUPERSTARS – Special Ability – Any Age

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​FUN CHEER - The same as the above Cheer description but it is a recreational, non-competitive class.  These classes perform at our annual cheer show-offs.

 

​TUMBLING - This is a class that aims to develop tumbling skills needed for cheerleading, and also for breaking and general dance.  We highly recommend all cheer students and advanced dancers participate in a tumbling class, and it is a requirement for all our competitive cheer teams.  Those who are not in a competitive team can attend this class casually. *No Concert

 

STRETCH AND STRENGTH - Suitable for all dancers, cheerleaders and anyone who wants to work on their flexibility and grow stronger.  This class involves 30 minutes of stretching and conditioning exercises. *No Concert

 

​ACRO - Students learn acrobatic tricks and skills that can be incorporated into dance routines.  The class works on flexibility and strength, and builds up to perfecting things such as aerials and walkovers, etc. *No Concert

 

OPEN GYM- Open Gym is for anyone wanting to come along and work on any skills they need for their classes.  It can be tumbling, lines, dance choreography, stunts, break dance tricks, etc. It is open to all ages, and is a casual class, as you pay at the door.  There will be a coach at the studio and reception staff to supervise, but this is not a class that is run by a coach as such.  Students are there to work on their own skills. *No Concert