Monaro Dance Centre holds classes for all ages from beginners to professional level in Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, contemporary and Singing. Please feel free to come along and try any of these classes, see our timetable for a complete list of days and times.
CLASSICAL BALLET
Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet is arguably the most demanding form of dance, requiring precise knowledge of weight placement, technique and expression. Students at Monaro Dance Centre are fortunate to have the opportunity to study under the RAD syllabus. This syllabus is able to fully develop the finer technical aspects of the classical technique. In the early grades there is much emphasis on free movement and mime, developing a sense of rhythm, musicality and expression. The higher grades strive to refine and strengthen technique. National Character exercises are introduced in Grade One, teaching the history and tradition of National Dance from Hungary, Russia and Poland.
JAZZ/HIP HOP
Jazz/Funk is the collective term we give to a wide range of Dance styles, encompassing Jazz Ballet, Cabaret, Funk and Hip-Hop. Fun Jazz classes cover a range of styles, incorporating exercises that develop strength and flexibility. Our examination syllabus is based around the Jazz Ballet style, which is excellent for developing strength in technique. The syllabus also incorporates music theory with dance exercises, developing rhythm and musicality. Our teachers use the latest dance music and classes are
lively and energetic. Jazz dance is an excellent way of improving co-ordination and fitness.
TAP
Tap is a form of Dance that almost anyone can enjoy. It is extremely popular among our adult students and we offer a special program for beginners. For the younger students we offer a comprehensive examination syllabus, which teaches correct technique, use of rhythm, musicality, presentation and style.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary is an artistic form of expressive dance. Focusing on the abstract form of classical ballet, students will benefit learning to appreciate dance as an art form. Contemporary is used widely to depict stories through dance. Unlike classical Ballet, contemporary dance often utilises ground work and the dancers often perform in bare feet.
PRE-SCHOOL & TINY TOTS DANCE PROGRAM
We have an exciting Pre-School Dance program for our Tiny Tots. Classes are designed as two levels to be taken over two years of classes and are most suitable for 3-5 year old students who are too young for other classes. The Pre-School classes involve learning various skills, including Classical Ballet, Jazz Ballet and some simple Gymnastic exercises. The classes are designed as a general introduction to dance class and allow our Tiny Tots to experience different kinds of dance in a fun environment.
ACRODANCE
AcroDance is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, hand balancing and more. You will not find a more comprehensive program. Simple, thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and somersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage.
SHOWGROUP (COMPETITION/PERFORMANCE TRAINING)
Monaro Dance Centre Showgroup is made up of students who show outstanding skills in all facets of Dance and Performance. Showgroup is regularly invited to perform at private and community functions across the Monaro and are featured dancers in our concerts. Our Showgroup has had great success in competitions. Auditions for Showgroup are held
each year and are open to all students. Those students wishing to compete individually have the opportunity to do so at Monaro Dance Centre. We encourage students to participate in competitions as an excellent way to develop performance skills and is a sure way of encouraging self-confidence.
PLEASE NOTE: CLASSES ARE HELD ON PUPIL FREE DAYS. CLASSES ARE NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS UNLESS ADVISED DIFFERENTLY
Fees are payable by the term. If Fees are not paid by due date students will not be allowed to participate in classes or performances.
GENERAL CLASSES
Rates are per student, per term. These prices are GST inclusive.
- 30 Minute class $150.00
- 45 Minute class $180.00
- 60 Minute class $200.00
- SHOWGROUP $210.00
- Extension Elite Program $80.00
- PRIVATE LESSONS Weekly, Charged per Term
* 15 Mins $180
* 30 Mins $330
* 45 Mins By negotiation
MULTI CLASS DISCOUNT
These rates apply to students attending multiple classes. You receive a discount for
- 3+ Classes (10%)
- 5+ Classes (15%)
MEDIA LEVY
This charge will be applied to your TERM 2 AND 4 invoices and allows access to the mid and end of year productions via VIMEO
- MEDIA LEVY $33.00 bi-annually.
READY SET DANCE COMBO
When a student is enrolled in all 3 Ready Sey Dance Genres
Ready Set Dance
Ready Set Ballet
Ready Set Acro
- $400.00 Per Term
CONCERT COSTUME HIRE
This charge will be applied to your TERM 4 invoice PER CLASS (unless otherwise arranged/agreed) and provides you costume and accessories for the end of year production.
- CONCERT COSTUME HIRE $44.00 per class.
PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE LESSONS, SHOWGROUP & EXTENSION CLASSES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE MULTI CLASS DISCOUNT OFFER.
PLEASE NOTE: CLASSES ARE HELD ON PUPIL FREE DAYS. CLASSES ARE NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS UNLESS ADVISED DIFFERENTLY
Please click below for more information regarding our RAD Ballet examination Syllabus.
- Royal Academy of Dance:
www.rad.org.au
Please click below for more information on SKIP Regional Youth Dance Company.
- SKIP Regional Youth Dance Company:
www.skipdance.com.au
Please click below for more information regarding Ready Set Dance.
- Ready Set Dance:
https://readyset.dance/ready-set-dance/
Please click below for more information regarding KAR.
- Kids Artistic Revue:
www.dancekar.com.au
Please click below to our Store Page
- Monaro Dance Centre Store:
https://monarodancecentre-store.square.site/
Please click below to read more about our National Ausdance Council
- Ausdance:
ausdance.org.au
DRESS CODE
Students must attend each class suitably attired. Variations on the uniform are acceptable, provided the following guidelines are adhered to.
All uniform and dance wear items are available for purchase through our studio. Please see your class teacher for an order form.
- NO school uniforms
- T-shirts or loose pants in exam classes
- Hair is to be securely held off the face and pulled into a ponytail or bun.
- If hair is short, a headband should be used to keep hair off the face.
Please note that NO MOBILE PHONES, BAGS, or FOOD are permitted in the studio or hall.
CLASSICAL BALLET
FEMALE
Students participating in Classical Ballet classes are required to wear tights and a leotard, and wear their hair in a neat bun to every class.
- Pre-Primary and Primary :Dark purple leotard, white RAD exam skirt, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes.
- Grades 1-3: Dark purple leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes, black character skirt, black character shoes. White RAD Exam skirt (grade 1 only)
- Grades 4-8: Dark purple leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes, black character skirt, black character shoes.
MALE
- Black tights, white singlet/t-shirt, black ballet shoes, white socks.
TAP, JAZZ, HIP HOP, CONTEMPORARY
Black dance pants or shorts worn with a black tight fitting top or dark purple leotard. A Monaro Dance Centre black jacket is also available.
Please make sure correct shoes are worn at ALL times. Bare feet is only permitted in Contemporary and if advised by the teacher.
Uniform items and dance shoes are available through the Dance Centre. Please contact the Cooma office if you wish to order dancewear items.
Please click below to our Store Page
- Monaro Dance Centre Store:
https://monarodancecentre-store.square.site/
PLEASE NOTE: CLASSES ARE HELD ON PUPIL FREE DAYS. CLASSES ARE NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS UNLESS ADVISED DIFFERENTLY
We hold a series of concerts each year to display the hard work of our students. Concerts are held at the Monaro High School Performing Arts Centre. We also sometimes hold concerts in Bombala at the Bombala High School Hall. All students are encouraged but not required to participate. The concert is a means of educating our students in aspects of stagecraft, costuming, makeup and backstage etiquette, as well as helping to develop performance skills.
Concert costume hire fees will be charged at the start of the school term in which the concert is being held. These costume hire fees are payable along with the terms tuition fees.
If you start the term in which a concert is held, you will be ordered/prepared a costume for each dance and will have to pay for it even if you quit before the concert.
