CLASSES
TINY TOTS
Our Tiny Tots Classes is for our littles of dancers! This class runs for 30minutes where we dance to popular tunes from favourite tv shows, dance with props all whilst encouraging development in cognitive & fine motor skills, spacial awareness, imagination, and of course introduce them to the world of dance. Dancers can be seen to develop skills in jumping, hopping, basic dance technique, balance and co-ordination.
This year Tiny Tots have the option of performing in our studio concerts. Dancers will have the opportunity to dance on stage with their teacher in beautiful costumes!
Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our Studio Handbook.
AGES 3-4
Born 2020-2021
MINIS
Our Mini's Class introduces the students into the foundations of dance & performance. Here they are introduced into the styles of Jazz and Lyrical helping them build a foundation that allows them to become a versatile dancer. They learn the fundamentals of dance including basic terminology, ballet positions and technique. Mini classes are made to be fun and engaging, focusing on independence and positivity.
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Students will continue developing their jumps, leaps, be introduced to kicks and turns and learn to express emotion through movement.
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Mini students perform both a Jazz & Lyrical Piece in our Concerts and participate in all other studio events including our Holiday Spectacular.
Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our Studio Handbook.
AGES 7-9
Born 2015-2017
JUNIORS
Our Junior students continue to grow on their repertoire of knowledge and terminology on Jazz and Ballet styles but are also introduced into more contemporary and lyrical works. They will begin to learn more turning combinations, work on their jumps and kicks and learn how to dance fluidly and emote in their dancing. We focus on stage presence, confidence and self improvement in these classes.
Junior students perform in all studio events including our Holiday Spectacular at the end of the year.
Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our studio Handbook.
AGES 10-12
Born 2012-2014
TEENS/ SENIORS
Our Teen dancers will begin the exploration of finding their own style and continue their growth on their technique. They will learn faster combinations and focus on strength and flexibility. Teen students will begin to learn more mature choreography learning to emote and express emotion through their movements. We also put an emphasis on body positivity, confidence and becoming healthy dancers.
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Seniors students are now at the age where they can start experimenting in mature and advanced choreography and start perfecting their style and technique. Students are encouraged to begin to take charge of their dance education and classes are built to help prepare a student for if they wish to carry on in the dance world.
Senior & Teen students perform a Lyrical or Contemporary dance and a Jazz number at our Annual Concert and participate in all other studio events including our Holiday Spectacular.
AGES 13+
Born <2011
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Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our studio Handbook.
POM SQUAD
Studio 8:1 is proud to offer this new class style introducing pom dance to the North-West Coast. Pom is an energetic & entertaining style of dance mixing jazz and hiphop styles and performing with of course Pom Poms. This type of dance is most commonly seen in the United States and it focuses on formations and sharp movement and energy.
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Students work on jazz technique in this class and learn to turn, jump & kick and work together as a team!
Pom students perform 1-2 dances at our Annual Concert and participate in all other studio events including our Holiday Spectacular.
Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our studio Handbook.
AGES 8+
Born <2016
COMPETITION TEAM
Our Competition Team gives prepared students the opportunity to represent the studio in local eisteddfods and competitions. Whilst we want to give everyone who wants to compete the chance to, we believe in setting you up for success and students wanting to to participate on our competition team will need prior dance experience or should speak to their teacher about skill requirements needed. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, set goals and grow your passion performing. Our Competition Team Fee covers School Holiday Rehearsal, Private time slot in the week to go over choreography, costume hire & Entrance fees
Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our studio Handbook.
ON APPLICATION
PRE SCHOOL
Our Pre School Class is for the youngest of groovers! In this class, students learn the basics of dance in a fun and engaging way. Using props and themes, this class will help develop students imaginative skills, gross motor skills and an introduce them into the world of performing arts!
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Students will develop their jumping, leaping & hopping, basic technical skills such as pointing feet and balancing and begin to reflect these learnings into their dance routines.
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Pre School students perform in all studio events including our being in the studio Christmas production at the end of the year.
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Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our Studio Handbook.
AGES 5-6
Born 2018-2019
ACRO
The Studio now has an Acro class running in 2024. This class is great for those students who love to be upside down! This class works on flexibility and tumbling and incorporating those skills into routines. Students will work through the syllabus via levels and will all start as a beginner during the first year.
It is highly recommended that students interested in Acro are enrolled in another class at the studio to help maintain skills that help them progress in this class. Safety is our first priority and students may need to pass certain requirements to attend this class.
This is a separate class to our regular classes and is open to those age 7+.
Acro students perform a ONE dance at our Annual Concert and participate in all other studio events including our Holiday Spectacular.
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Please contact the studio with any questions you may have about this class including whether your child is ready for this class.
AGES 7+
Born <2017
Costs, Fees & Uniform Requirements can be found in our studio Handbook.
FREE CLASS TRIALS
We offer a Free Class Trial to students interested in trying a class before enrolling. To organise a trial class please contact the studio.