Dance

From 4 years old to adults

Whether it's for fitness or to fulfil a dream we feel that we have a dance style that will cover your need. We also offer classes for children under 4 years: please visit First Steps Preschool Music and Movement and Dance Studio for more information about our Junior School

Jazz

There are many different types of Jazz dance. Our Jazz classes consist of technical works such as isolations combinations, kicks, points, plie & releve, basic positions and development of flexibility, balance, co-ordination and control. This leads onto jumps, leaps, turns and complex progressions increasing coordination and flexibility. ATOD syllabus is incorporated into all class structures to enable all children to develop great technique to become stronger dancers.

Tap

Tap commences with the most basic elements. Rhythm and timing are the backbone of Tap dancing and are taught from the very beginning. These combine toe and heel beats, springs, step ball change and combinations which slowly lead onto more complex rhythms, timing and variations in speed, incorporating single and double time-steps, wings, grab-offs, turning steps and complex progression of increased difficulty. ATOD syllabus is incorporated into all class structures to enable all children to develop great technique to become stronger dancers.

Funk

Funk is a blend of today’s high energy “street style” movement. These classes dance to “popular dance/pop music”, introducing boys and girls to the fundamentals of movement, timing, strength and development of co-ordination and rhythm. For all those budding stars that want to be in a video clip, this is the class for you.

Hip Hop

There is more to this style that meets the eye, incredible athletics mixed with intuitive rhythm control culminating in a advanced dance form that represents a challenge to avant-garde performers.

Classical Ballet

Development of basic balletic exercise for feet, legs, hands and arm extensions, both at the barre and in the centre. This leads onto skills requiring focus on co-ordination, strength and control in all five ballet positions. ATOD Ballet syllabus is taught to include barre work, centre floor work also including adagio, allegro and progressions across the floor. Classical Ballet is the “backbone of a dancer” and is strongly recommended for all students to undertake to strengthen their dance technique. Our older children work through cecchitti ballet syllabus work and can go onto prepointe and pointe classes.

Theatrical Classes

These classes incorporate both jazz and tap dance for the younger students. Classes run for 55 minutes, 1 1/2hrs or 2 hrs depending on which level you’re at and include ATOD syllabus. This class is a great way to introduce and combine the dance styles.

Musical Theatre Classes Blurb

In the musical theatre class, our focus will be divided into three elements, acting, singing, and dance and learning how we can combine these art forms to tell stories. It will provide the students with a platform to develop their skills in all three areas. This class will cover the basics of Musical Theatre as well as providing a broad knowledge of the art form covering a vast range of styles and shows. It will enable your child to have the confidence in discovering where their skills lie and how to reach their full potential.

Cheerleading

Cheerleading incorporates dance styles and technique with acrobatic skills. Students will learn to use Pom Poms, cheer and chant skills. Cheerleading requires a great deal of energy, stamina and a good deal of strength and flexibility.

Acrobatics

Acrobatics training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration as well as spatial awareness. The high degree of discipline and concentration required for acrobatics carries over to many aspects of a student’s life, including academics and other athletic performance. Acrobatics provides the foundations for further gymnastic skills but most importantly it shares in the benefits of working within a team environment
Acrobatic:
• Enhances balance, co-ordination and agility
• Develops posture and confident body movement, including the ability to land safely
• Challenges the mind and body to reach new goals
• Builds strength and flexibility for challenge in life
• Is the perfect team based sport for people of all ages and abilities

Competitions

There is an opportunity for students to be selected to join the Stepping Out Performing Arts Competition Team.
Being a member requires commitment and hard work but the rewards are endless. Performing in a variety of events and concerts the Comp Team offers students the opportunity to shine on stage with confidence and experience a greater level of friendship with other students. To be eligible for the Competition Teams students must do Jazz, Tap and Ballet classes at Test 3 ATOD Syllabus level or above. This will ensure the required commitment and high standard necessary for a member of the Comp Team.  Students are selected at the beginning of each year.

Vocal

Private singing tuition is available for students who are enthusiastic to learn how to sing. Children and adults are guided through the wonderful world of the music - learning how to explore and test the boundaries of their vocal instrument. All students participate in the annual senior school performance at Werribee. All bookings are subject to availability.

Adults - Funk & Fitness and Tap

For adults of all ages, these classes have been designed to incorporate dance skills with fun resulting in an overall fitness and some well deserved time out. We have several time slots available to cater for your busy lifestyles.

Adults - Zumba®

Zumba Fitness is the only Latin-inspired dance fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.  Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Zumba classes are held on Monday and Wednesday nights at our studio. For more information please email us.

Adult Social Ballroom Classes

Do you want to have fun whilst meeting new people, then come in and try our social Ballroom dancing class. It is a perfect way to exercise and is ideal for people of all ages. You will get to learn a variety of dances from the world of "Dancesport" - New Vogue Modern/Standard and Latin. Steps covered will be Evening Three Step, Gypsy Tap, Merrilyn, Charmaine, Basic Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Modern Waltz.

Annual Concerts

Our senior concert is held in Geelong each year. All Children participating in classes have the ability to perform in our Annual Concert. Although this is not compulsory we recommend all students participate as it a wonderful experience. We have a yearly costume fee that all students are required to pay. All costumes are made by a dressmaker and are the property of the studio. This is a relaxed event where greater self confidence and ability are achieved.

ATOD Exam Syllabus

Stepping Out Performing Arts is a proud member of Australian Teachers of Dancing Ltd. Examinations in Jazz, Tap, Classical and Preschool Dance are available for most students.

The ATOD Syllabus technically develops students of all ages and abilities for recreation or vocation.

ATOD enhances individual creativity with student choreography and improvisations.