2025 CLASSES - coming soon
At Ashley Albert Performing Arts we are pleased to offer a variety of classes and styles across all our age groups.
For weekly classes each age group is based on the student’s age as at 1st March 2024, excluding Troupes which is as
at 1st Jan 2024.
If you have any questions about which group is best for you or your child please just contact our friendly office staff.
TINY 2-4 YEARS
Tiny Ballet is a class where our little ones get a general feel for the technique required for classical ballet. They will learn basic musicality, balance and turnout, as well as how to run beautifully on their toes and show a perfect diamond in a demi-plie. With the potential to either complete examinations in the future, or to just enjoy having fun with their friends. Ballet is the basis of all dancing, and is strongly recommended for all children.
Tiny Jazz is for our bouncing beans interested in jumping around to the latest age appropriate pop music whilst learning basic technique and terminology. In this class they will learn kicks, leaps, jumps and how to thoroughly have fun whilst dancing to trending children’s music.
Tiny Tap are our happy-feet-crazy noisemakers! These kids absolutely love being LOUD! The children will learn the basics of tapping, from shuffling the feet to toe-heels in perfect time with the music. Didn’t you ever dream of being a Tap Dog?
Let’s get our feet HAPPY!
Tiny Hip-Hop is perfect for a child that absolutely loves to hip & hop all around your house! As a basic to all things hip-hop, the kids will learn how to pop, lock, wiggle and rock their little bodies. Dancing to the latest age appropriate funky music, whilst bouncing, jumping and isolating, with just the right amount of attitude and when is the correct time to use it!
Tiny Tumble Do you have a little mover or groover who loves to jump, hop, tumble, roll, handstand and is constantly on the go? Our Tiny Tumble acrobatic program includes learning the acro positions, jumping, hoping, balance skills, classroom behaviour skills, movement concepts, cooperation and social skills. It is a great kids activity to compliment our dance classes as it will encourage and teach flexibility, balance, strength and much more. Our Tiny Tumble class teaches the Acrobatic Arts AcroDance program.
PRE -JUNIOR 5-7 YEARS
Pre-Junior Ballet In this class the kids are able to understand more why it’s crucial we have the correct technique when dancing. In this class is when we start teaching out of the RAD Ballet syllabus, giving the kids who are ready the
option to sit for their ballet examinations if they wish, although this is NOT compulsory. The kids learn different movements, basic classical ballet terminology, as well as things such as how to correctly pointe their toes, correct ballet posture and why we land in a demi-plie (bend) after we jump.
Pre-Junior Jazz is super fun! Learning techniques they may or may not have already learnt, from kicks, to turns and leaps, this class has a little bit of everything! Even a little bit of improvisation to encourage their own creativity. The kids dance to age appropriate pop music from all different eras and they make lifelong friends along the way.
Pre-Junior Hip Hop is funky and groovy! In this class the kids will learn, and understand, the fundamentals of Hip Hop.
From bounces, to body isolations and popping, the kids will thoroughly enjoy a class that doesn’t need perfectly pointed feet. Dancing to only age appropriate music, this class is all about having attitude in the right way!
Pre-Junior Tap is a class where the kids will be learning the Glenn Wood Tap Syllabus, as well as some important ankle and calf strengthening exercises needed to develop good tapping skills! Throughout this class the kids will learn musicality and a sound understanding of all terminology. Most of this level of tap is about developing basic techniques for the levels to come, but it is essential for students with a passion for noise making.
Pre-Junior Acro consists of all compulsory techniques necessary to advance in any level of our acrobatics. Our Acrobatics is learnt out of the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus and examinations are available for those students ready and eager to move from level to level. Students will develop a sound understanding of why it is important to learn correct techniques, as well as how to do basic skills required in levels to come, such as cartwheels and handstands. This class also helps with building strength and improving flexibility.
JUNIOR 8-10 YEARS
Junior Ballet The students understand the basic fundamentals of classical ballet through the RAD syllabus, but are now looking to develop their skills further. With the potential to either complete examinations, or to just enjoy having fun with their friends. Ballet is the basis of all dancing, and is strongly recommended for all children.
Junior Jazz brings kids out of their shell! Kids will learn, jazz technique with kicks, leaps and turns. Dancing and grooving to all the top age appropriate music, this class is full of fun. As well as encouraging the student’s own creativity.
Junior Hip Hop is all about learning to listen to the music and move your body as the beat. Kids know how to count to 4, but they may not know that in-between the 1, 2, 3 & 4 are endless opportunities thanks to endless half beats. Learning to use their bodies in new ways, bouncing and popping in new ways!
Junior Tap is perfect for those children who love to move their feet. Sometimes, making music can come simply from your feet, with nothing else at all. In our class, kids will learn to understand rhythm in new ways to another. Improvisation is encouraged, as well as optional examinations. If your children love the heart of the music, the beat, tap is perfect for them.
Junior Acro Our acrobatics class teaches safe and technically correct skills that give children the ability to expand on their knowledge in future years. Whether they know how to cartwheel, or want to learn how to cartwheel, this is the class for them. All children will learn all their terminology and also the correct techniques used to execute all skills safely.
Junior Contemporary is all about moving your body in unique ways and making different movements and pathways with each part of your body. Whether they’re “painting the floor” or learning how to use different levels to express ideas, this class is perfect for any child that loves being creative, think outside the box and show emotion in their movements.
INTERMEDIATE 11-13 YEARS
Intermediate Jazz is all about timing and precision. The kids are now old enough to match beats in the music with beats in their movements. Technique is expanded and more in depth in their kicks, turns and leaps and creativity is still encouraged throughout the classroom, especially improvisation to promote teamwork in a positive way. Our class is fun, up-to-date and a great way to make lifelong friends outside of school.
Intermediate/Senior Acro is a great way to build strength! In this class we teach the children what exercises to do to improve all aspects of Acrobatics with correct technique. We also extend on skills and tricks in this level, and expect the students understand all terminology that is taught to them to ensure safety.
Intermediate Contemporary is all about emotion and moving your body to express every single thing that you feel.
There is never a wrong kind of movement. No one is ever out of place, never alone and always supported. Working on floor techniques and playing with weight placement to push each movement as far as you can.
Intermediate/Senior Ballet - Grades 1-7 - Intermediate Foundation offers a variety of different levels of ballet
within this age bracket. Students will learn from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Through the RAD syllabus students will gain an extensive knowledge of the classical ballet art form and have the opportunity, if they wish, to participate in examinations.
Intermediate/Senior Hip Hop is all about dynamics. Learning to isolate different parts of you body and move in difference ways to the music. Finding the beat and every little count in between each
beat. using every little nuance in the music to inspire your movement.
Intermediate/Senior Tap class is all about learning to make the most incredible sounds with only your feet. Tap can be challenging for some, as you’re limited to only the movement of the bottom half of your legs to make the noise but it is also extremely interesting to hear what you can achieve. Going from basic techniques to the harder techniques all in one class is amazing and it is a great class for students who have an amazing sense of rhythm, musicality and timing, or the perfect class for the kids that want to improve on the above.
SENIOR 14 + YEARS
Senior Jazz is upbeat and all about precision! Our Senior Jazz class covers a variety of jazz styles, including but not limited to cabaret, commercial and old school jazz, and it loads of fun for any dancer looking to expand their
knowledge and check out new horizons. This class improves flexibility, coordination and strength, as well as expanding on knowledge learnt in our younger levels, such as kicks, turns and jumps.
Senior Contemporary expands the knowledge in contemporary terminology and technique. This class focuses on challenging students to think outside of their box and also express not only emotion but also different objects or
scenarios through movement. Improvisation and working as a team is a big part of our contemporary class and we encourage it to any student that simply loves to move.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe prepares girls who are ready to get their pointe shoes. It is vital that girls strengthen their ankles and feet before wearing pointe shoes and this is the perfect class to teach them what exercises they can do in order to prepare their bodies. Pointe is very hard work, but in this class the girls use bands and other objects to exercise all muscles in the legs and feet to prepare for what the future holds. Please note, no girls will be allowed on pointe shoes until they have successfully passed a pre-pointe exam and are completely ready. Please keep this in mind when your daughter is preparing for pointe shoes, as not all people develop at the same rate.
Intermediate/Senior Ballet - Grades 1-7 - Intermediate Foundation offers a variety of different levels of ballet within this age bracket. Students will learn from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Through the RAD syllabus students will gain an extensive knowledge of the classical ballet art form and have the opportunity, if they wish, to participate in examinations.
Intermediate/Senior Hip Hop is all about dynamics. Learning to isolate different parts of you body and move in difference ways to the music. Finding the beat and every little count in between each beat. using every little nuance in the music to inspire your movement.
Intermediate/Senior Tap class is all about learning to make the most incredible sounds with only your feet. Tap can be challenging for some, as you’re limited to only the movement of the bottom half of your legs to make the noise but it is also extremely interesting to hear what you can achieve. Going from basic techniques to the harder techniques all in one class is amazing and it is a great class for teenagers who have an amazing sense of rhythm, musicality and timing, or the perfect class for the kids that want to improve on the above.
TROUPES
Troupes are perfect for all students that wish to perform onstage at various eisteddfods throughout the year with other members of their classes and our studio. This is perfect for hard-workers that enjoy being part of a TEAM. Our competition team is just like a family and everyone is equal with the same goals. We aren’t all about winning, that’s just an added bonus, but we are definitely all about having fun! If your children love performing, these classes are perfect for them. We compete at not only numerous eisteddfods throughout the year, but our competition team also gets opportunities to perform in the community at numerous local events around the Clarence Valley such as Jacaranda, the Races & the like.
Troupes is a year-long commitment from both Parents and Students. There are conditions we impose on our
competition students to ensure they meet our expectation and understand the importance of not only being part of
a team but representing the studio at various events.Troupe students are required to take atleast one ballet class per week.
Your child's age group is determined by your age at the 1st of January. Selected students are able to dance up and age group as long as they also compete in their correct age group as well. If your child is interested in joining the Troupe team you will need to see the office for additional information around costing, travel expectations and the like.
ALL AGES
Music Jam teaches basic fingering for chords and begins to teach kids music notes: both how to read them and where they are on the guitar. Music can be thoroughly enjoyable, especially in a group with your friends. This class will teach kids a variety of songs from all eras.
Singing is a class that teaches kids the basic fundamentals of singing correctly. It gives a sound understanding of how to breathe and open their mouths correctly. This class will teach a variety of eras and also a variety of genres. It will also give the students opportunities to work on both their self-confidence and encourage them to work well in both big and small groups. This is the perfect for class for any kid taking our Musical Theatre class. It branches out information linked between the two classes and can improve on little techniques to bring out the best in their voices.
Bollywood is the dance-form used in the Indian films. It is a mixture of numerous styles. This class is great fun because there are no defined rules like classical dance styles. It is also great excerise and one of our more popular all age classes.
Musical Theatre is perfect for any child that loves all things dramatic! This class brings everyone out of their shell, and encourages nothing but support for everyone from the entire class and the challenge of excelling in something you love. Working on breathing and singing whilst still dancing and moving, whilst never losing character. The challenge is never losing focus! It is incredible what children can achieve when challenged.
ADULTS
Our Adults are offered a range of dance styles they can choose from to study. These styles include:
- Bollywood
- Ballet/ Jazz Combo
Throughout each of these classes our adults are encouraged to just release their inner love for dance, and enjoy every single moment. You know what they say; it’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. In our case, new dance moves! Whether you’re purely interested in fun exercise, or miss the glory days, we will support you through every step you take in our classes!
