Curriculum

Ballet Jazz Tap Hip-hop Contemporary Acrobatics Break Dance Musical Theatre Acting Tiny-tots	Ballet A.T.O.D Syllabus Classical ballet demands grace and precision. Students are taught correct posture and poise, while developing muscle development and strength through the use of of arms and head. The legs develop strength and flexibility through a great deal of work on turnout, extensions and jumps. Ballet is the technical foundation to all dance styles and we believe it is an integral part of learning how to dance. Students are taught the A.T.O.D syllabus (A.T.O.D) that is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. We also offer the opportunity for students to take part in annual exams.
	Jazz Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Jazz allows a child or adult to interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way with correct technique. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Jazz dancing also develops co-ordination, discipline and confidence. At Dynamite Studios we offer Jazz classes for the beginner dance to the advanced working professional dancer.
	Tap Tapatak Oz Syllabus Tap dancing is one of the oldest and most famous types of dance. Tap dancing is a lively and rhythmically driven style in which the performer is both dancer and percussive musician. Tap dancing demands a sense of timing and rhythm. At Dynamite Studios Australia students are taught the Tapatak Oz tap syllabus. The Tapatak Oz style of tap is fast and rhythmic, challenging dancers with interesting combinations and routines that are enjoyable to learn and exciting to perform. Students develop strength and stability in the upper body to contrast the speedy footwork. We also offer the opportunity for our students to take part in the Tapatak Oz Tap Exams.
	Hip-Hop This is a fun filled class with funky moves and commercial groove. Using creative style and musicality. Hip-hop combines various elements of street styles including break dancing, krumping and popping & locking. Hip-hop emphasises sharp movements and body isolations.
	Contemporary Contemporary dance is expressive flowing patterns to create individual expression through movement. An alternative style of dance. A fusion of technique and raw movement, combined with ballet styles. Students are taught ease of movement using the body's natural lines and energy, allowing a greater range of fluidity of movement than conventional dance techniques. Contemporary seeks to work with the natural alignment of the body, and is therefore safe and accessible for beginners. At the same time, the ease of movement promoted by contemporary dance technique allows experienced dancers to push new boundaries of body movement.
	Acro Have you seen the ACRO tricks on 'So You Think You Can Dance'? Dynamite acro can teach you to do them too. Students start with fundamental skills of acrobatics and work through to advance their skill base. Our acrobatics classes cater to children of all skill levels. A variety of skills are taught in this class including:- Basic Tumbling Skills - including forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, kick overs and round offs. Progressively Advanced Skills - including walkovers, back flips, baranis, front and back sommies. Strength, Body Posture and Flexibility work are included to ensure the body is capable of such skills.
	Break-dance An urban style straight from the streets. Break dance is a combination of fun tricks, hip-hop and acrobatics ability. B-girls and B-boys get ready.
	Musical Theatre A group class, learning audition technique, vocal technique and drama and movement skills, combined with learning how to perform in the musical theatre genre. Students also learn how to prepare for auditions and how to perform with live accompaniment. It also teachers students application to songs and a broad range of repertoire.
	Acting A group class, learning skills in improvisation, acting for screen or camera, Stage performance and Musical Theatre. This class also works on improving self-confidence and self esteem. Students also learn behind the scene production and script work.
	Tiny-tots An introduction to dance for children aged from 2 years old. Through the year the children are taught various styles of dance including Jazz, Tap and Ballet. Dance helps develop co-ordination, rhythm and confidence which assists children in their early development of gross motor skills.