Dance Classes
Classical Ballet | Contemporary / Jazz
Dance/Fitness Classes / Short-term Projects
New England Dance Theatre, Armidale, NSW
Classical Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus
Preschool ballet: first steps are with imagination engaged.
Traditional, formal ballet technique, known for its aesthetics and rigor, its flowing, precise movements, and its ethereal qualities.
The New England Dance Theatre works with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus which is an internationally taught system of ballet based in the United Kingdom. Levels are assessed from pre-primary (5+ years) onwards though there is also a pre-school program. The continuity between all levels is sophisticated and effective with options increasing after Grade 5. Options include:
continuing with a graded recreational stream to level 8
vocational pathway to Solo Seal
a new program called 'Discovering Repertoire'.
Blended with our signature priorities of cross-training, conditioning, creativity, and dance-theatre our ballet classes are designed to evolve performance skills to a high level while enriching a student’s interaction with the art of dance for a life-time.
The syllabus levels available each year through NEDT are affected by enrolments at the beginning of the year and the preferences of continuing students (higher grades.)
Pre-school Ballet
Our Pre-school Ballet class provides a strong foundation for the learning of dance regardless of style. In the imaginative context of our themed classes natural momentums of physical development are maximised, with creativity and musicality.
See 'Why Dance with Us' for information about our dance styles.
Contemporary / Jazz
Expressive, progressive dance classes
Two styles of Dance, Contemporary and Jazz, which invigorate each other are taught together in a flexible manner for an adaptive and spontaneous training environment.
FOUR CLASSES
There are 3 training levels in the current presentation, plus an Open class for more experienced dancers.
Level One (8+ years)
Level Two (10+ years)
Level Three (14+ years)
Open Contemporary-Jazz (14+ years/Adult/experienced)
Based on the age of students, level-appropriateness is also affected by an individual’s dance-experience registerable on the enrolment form.
All classes feature Contemporary and Jazz Movements trained together along with imagination stimulating principles of movement: impetus, momentum, resistance, falling with emphasis on either style according to immediate performance/assessment goals.
JAZZ-FUN (10-14 years, Recreational)
We are now offering a Jazz-based class for 10-14 year olds on Tuesdays (6.15-7.00pm) which is designed for students with relatively less time or inclination to commit to dance skill development. It will also act as a platform to spring from to the training stream (based on two ballet-related weekly classes) should dance become more important to the student.
Dance/Fitness Classes
For strength, flexibility, and emotional balance
There are 5 types of classes offered in this category:
Adult Ballet
Progressing Ballet Technique
Pilates Matwork
Barre Class
Yoga Plus.
Adult Ballet: Based on the formula: barre-work, centre, and a routine; it is a gentle, expressive workout suitable for both beginners, and the more experienced.
Progressing Ballet Technique: Designed to enhance the efficiency of dance training, it is also a fun way to develop physical health in non-dancers. Currently in the timetable as a 30 minute component to student ballet class.
Pilates Matwork: A floor-based conditioning class suitable for both dancers and the wider public; designed to improve posture and daily movement patterns for overall health.
Barre Class: A generally accessible fitness class which uses a reinforced Barre to take the Art of Resistance to a new level of punishment regardless of fitness background. Those who want 45 minutes/week to count, will love this level of ruthless!
Expresso Yoga Plus: Short, strong and circulation stimulating! This half-hour session of Vinyasa Flow Yoga can be done as a separate class or added to the next variable lesson as the one class. The current variable is Adult Musical Theatre Tap (Beginners).
Medical clearance is advised before enrolling (where relevant.)
Short-term Projects
A creative opportunity to hone your dance techniques
This describes a commitment to supporting spontaneous projects with different participants to keep life educational, opportunistic, and inspiring for our dance community.
