Description

Youth Classes (ages 11–15)

On Saturdays, dance classes are run specifically for 11–15 year olds. You only need a small amount of experience – come along and experience the Funk and Hip Hop styles of professional dancers, currently working in the industry.
Brochure [PDF]

Adult Classes (age 16 +)

Sydney Dance Company Dance Studios run over 60 dance classes for adults every week. Dance styles on offer include Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Latin and Stretch. All levels are catered for – from Absolute Beginners to Advanced. For beginners, classes are a fun way to get fit whilst gaining experience. For more experienced dancers, classes are more advanced and challenging. All classes are taught by professional dancers and choreographers.

Classes are run on a casual basis – no enrolments are necessary and you can join a class at any time.

For an up to date schedule of classes, view the Current Timetable link at left.

For information on levels, cost, what to wear and other general information, refer to the links at left.

If you would like some advice or to ask about our classes, phone us on 02 9221 4811 or contact Tammy by email.

Seniors Classes

Sydney Dance Company runs Beginners Jazz and Beginners Tap classes just for "Seniors" weekly on Thursdays at 12noon, at the special price of $10. All Seniors aged 55 and over are welcome!
Brochure and 2008 timetable [PDF]

Cost

$14	[when you purchase a 10 class pass for $140 concession] id required
$15	[when you purchase a 10 class pass for $150]
$18	single visit

Note

• Prices valid from March 06
• Single class tickets: cash only
• Book of 10: Cash, Credit Card, EFTPOS accepted.
• Tickets are valid for 12 months and you can use them for entry into any class.
• Sydney Dance Company does not take responsibility for lost or stolen tickets.
• Under no circumstances will Sydney Dance Company refund, exchange or extend the expiry date of lost, stolen or expired discount tickets.
  

Class Styles

Jazz
Often associated with musicals, Jazz is also the style used by pop stars such as Kylie Minogue and Madonna. You will learn the latest choreography to current chart music as seen on MTV, Channel V and at pop concerts and opening ceremonies.

Theatre Jazz
This class has a strong technique-based warm up and concentrates on the choreographic styles of Bob Fosse & other great choreographers of Broadway musicals such as Chicago, Chorus Line and West Side Story.

Lyrical Jazz
Slow and expressive jazz movements with an emphasis on technique: adagio / floor / centre.

Broadway Jazz [Beginners Level]
If you like the movie Chicago and songs such as ‘All that Jazz’, this is the class for you. Learn simple routines from Broadway shows such as Chorus Line and Westside Story.

Contemporary
Similar to the style performed by Sydney Dance Company – contemporary dance with classical foundations. This class builds a strong centre and combines precision leg work with an ease and fluidity in the torso.

Classical Ballet
Provides a sound grounding in ballet positions and basic classical ballet movement. Classes are taught by both current and former professional ballet dancers.

Funk
A stylized combination of street funk, hip hop and pop similar to styles seen in music videos for Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson.

Hip Hop
Street style dance from the Bronx in New York City. Free, funky and soulful expression of movement used by artists such as Usher and Missy Elliott.

JFH
A combination jazz / funk / hip hop class for advanced dancers. A truly commercial style.

Tap
For those aspiring to be the next Fred Astaire, Billy Elliot or Tap Dog extraordinaire. A combination of old and modern freestyle used in musical theatre.

Rhythmic Stretch
Stretching movement, blended with the graceful control of dance and yoga to tone and invigorate the body and release stress. The exercises are rhythmical and are accompanied by music.

Stretch
This class combines elements of yoga with stretch components particularly suited to dance. The aim is to develop core strength, ease and openness in the joints and a flexible, well balanced body.

Street Jazz
A fusion of hip hop, modern jazz, commercial Latin and pop. This class is diverse and extremely athletic. The latest style in the US.

Street Latin
Learn Salsa, Merengue, Lambada, Samba, Freestyle Disco and Mambo. Bring a Partner or team up with someone in the class

Strictly Latin
Learn Cha Cha, Swing, Tango, Rumba, Samba and Hustle. Bring a Partner or team up with someone in the class.

Integrated Dance
This class is for people with or without disabilities which has been running for almost two years. It is for adults and young people. The class involves an interactive and controlled form of exercise for fitness and fun. This is a place where you can meet people while learning movement to music in a creative and fun environment.

Explanation of Levels

Open
All students welcome

Absolute Beginners
For students who have never experienced any type of dance

Beginners
Basic dance movements and dance routines / technique

Elementary
A progression from Beginners, continuing basic technique

Intermediate
A higher level of dance movement and technique, taught with more difficult routines

Advanced
Professional-standard routines, advanced technique

If you are unsure of which level to take, start with an Absolute Beginners or a Beginners class and move up to the next level when you feel confident – or ask the teacher for his / her recommendation.

What to Wear

Jazz
Jazz shoes / jazz sneakers or cotton socks, non-restrictive clothing [something you would wear to the gym – track / dance pants, leotards, aerobic top, t-shirt].

Contemporary
Ballet shoes [flats], jazz shoes or bare feet and non-restrictive clothing.

Funk / Hip Hop
Runners or jazz sneakers and non-restrictive street-wear or gym gear.

Stretch
Loose clothing or leotards / tights, bare feet or socks. Please bring a mat or towel.

Classical Ballet
Ballet shoes [flats], tights and leotard or something figure hugging.

Tap
Tap, Character or any hard-soled shoes, casual dance-wear.

Latin Salsa
Character, ballroom, jazz or any hard-soled shoes, casual dance-wear.

General Information

Location
Sydney Dance Company Dance Studios are located at The Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay [near The Rocks]. The Dance Class Reception is situated inside Sydney Dance Café, and the dance studios are located down the corridor.

Sydney Dance Café
Open from 8am – 8pm Monday to Saturday. Serves light meals, snacks, coffee and other beverages.

Facilities
There are male and female change rooms with showers and toliets at the end of the corridor opposite the studios.

Lost Property
Take all valuables into the studio with you. Please remember to take everything with you after class. Sydney Dance Company cannot take responsibility for anything left behind in the change rooms or studios. To check the Lost Property basket just ask the staff member at the Dance Class Reception desk.

Warming-up
Please be on time for your class as it is important to warm up properly to avoid injury. No student will be allowed into any class 20 minutes after the class has commenced.

Class Protocol
All mobile phones are to be switched off prior to commencement of classes. Photography or filming all or any part of a class with a camera, mobile phone or video camera is prohibited. Your cooperation with teachers/staff requests and directions will help to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all.

Teachers
Occasionally, teachers are unavailable at short notice. Every endeavor is made to find a suitable substitute teacher. Please check the notice board for any last minute changes.

Disclaimer
All dance classes can involve the risk of personal injury. While Sydney Dance Company takes all reasonable care in the conduct of its classes, it accepts no responsibility for injury or loss caused during classes or whilst participants are at or near the dance studio. You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically and medically fit for the class and during the class you must take care of your own personal safety at all times.

Contact Us

Sydney Dance Company
Dance Studios
The Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Rd
Walsh Bay NSW 2000
Australia

Director: Dance Studios
Ramon Doringo
Co-ordinator: Dance Studios
Tammy Wheeler

Telephone 61 2 9258 4818
Facsimile 61 2 9251 6904

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