COURSES OFFERED BY GEELONG BALLET CENTRE

Geelong Ballet Centre teaches the Royal Academy of Dance training syllabus. This syllabus is internationally recognised and provides a strong training program for classical ballet dancers.

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that explores technique and creativity. Contemporary classes are run for ages 8 and up and focus on alignment, safe dance practices and dance making.

Jazz is a style reminiscent of some of the world’s greatest choreographers. Jazz at Geelong Ballet Centre combines the old with the new and celebrates all that this versatile style can offer. Students learn a mixture of lyrical, modern and music theatre.

Tap dance combines technique, musicality and rhythm and provides students with the ability to enhance their fine motor skills. Tap dancing is a thoroughly enjoyable style and again brings the old technique and style reminiscent of Fred Astaire together with the newer modern styles of tap.

Singing at Geelong Ballet Centre is provided with one on one tuition to those students who wish to learn technique, songs of their choice and added confidence in their singing/performance abilities. Students who participate in singing lessons have individual programs tailored to their needs.

Stretch and Strength classes are a pivotal part of a dancers training. These classes combine safe dance practice, with flexibility exercises and strength exercises to supplement other styles and make our dancers prepared for the physical demands of the art form.