Student Division
The Student Division, which includes performers from ages 6 through to pre-professionals, offers a wider range of techniques for students to embrace. We offer and highly recommend students take more than one Classical Ballet class per week at this level to ensure the student’s mastery of the fundamental movement methods.
We also encourage students to extend their knowledge of other performing art forms including Singing and Acting.
All ages are as at 1st January 2012.
ACROBATICS
For students who want to add extra finesse to their dance skills, acrobatics will give a new dimension to their movement ability. The eventual aim is to be able to perform acrobatic *tricks* on stage. Students will begin by developing their core strength, flexibility and body awareness required to do cartwheels, backward walkovers, round-offs, aerial cartwheels, backflips, partner lifts etc.
We have qualified Teachers at The Edge who solely specialise in this field.
Class sizes will be limited to ensure maximum potential and safety is reached by all.
ACTING
The Edge is excited to offer in 2012 Acting classes for ages 6 years and up.
Drama classes will cover performance skills that include:
Self -image, interpretation/comprehension of the written word, improvisation, characterization, diction, acting for theatre/film techniques, monologues, mime, audition preparation, role playing and grooming/make-up techniques.
***Students must bring a note book and pen.
BALLET (RAD) - Royal Academy of Dance
The Edge Ballet Academy specialises in teaching the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus (RAD) providing classes from Pre-Primary through to Solo Seal. This syllabus is a highly regarded syllabus recognised around the world.
Whilst exams are not compulsory, we encourage students from Grade 1 upwards, to take 2 Ballet Classes per week to help develop core strength, flexibility and musicality.
We pride ourselves on our 100% pass rate in both Grade and Vocational examinations with over 75% of our students attaining the highest level of Distinction.
The RAD have specific age requirements for each class level. For further information please click on our 2012 RAD Handbook
For further information on the requirements for each grade, please click on RAD Examination Requirements
The Edge currently has 2 students enrolled in the prestigious Australian Ballet School Interstate Junior Program.
COMPETITION CLASSES
We offer Classes for the serious performer in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Irish, Contemporary, Lyrical and Hip Hop.
Classes are by audition only and all students must do at least one class of ballet per week to be eligible. Please see Miss Nicky for further details.
CONTEMPORARY
**We highly recommend Students take one Ballet class a week to compliment this class.
Contemporary dance developed in the early 20th century as a result of artists wishing to break free from the constraint and rigidity of classical ballet. It soon blossomed and evolved, becoming very popular, as it gave the dancer and choreographer the opportunity to explore movement using natural lines, energy and form.
Today, contemporary dance encompasses a broad range of techniques and styles, it can be danced to any style of music and all movements are free to express an emotion or tell a story using the language of movement. This freedom results in unique choreography that draws on harnessing natural energy and momentum, while utilising the breath to provide the dancer with the tools to create the desired dynamic.
Unlike most dance forms, contemporary uses the body’s natural alignment and is therefore accessible to beginners. At the same time, experienced dancers gain strength and stability while being able to push new boundaries and explore new styles of movement, developing a greater connection to the music and freedom of expression through the use of their body.
HIP HOP
Originally created on the streets of New York, this constantly evolving style has taken dance to another level as seen in the movie "You Got Served". Emphasis is on developing individual style and technique which also includes the isolation and the controlled tensing of muscles as seen in styles like “popping” and “locking”.
Hip Hop is a fresh new melting pot of mixed flavours, it includes everything from tight small movements, strength moves as seen in break dancing to smooth lyrical combinations often seen in music videos such as Usher, Missy Elliot and Justin Timberlake.
Come along and have some fun with structured moves as well as developing your confidence when freestyling.
IRISH
Ever wanted to move like Michael Flatley from Riverdance? Here’s your opportunity!
The Edge provides a range of Irish Dancing classes, teaching both soft shoe and hard shoe.
The Edge has classes for young children through to senior level classes so there is something to suit everyone. Come along if you want to be the next Lord of the Dance.
JAZZ
Jazz is the style of dance often associated with musicals as well as the style used by pop stars such as Britney Spears and Madonna.
Classes start with an extensive warm-up and stretch followed by Kicks, Leaps and Spins and then some choreography.
The Edge provides a range of classes from tinies through to advanced levels.
LYRICAL
***Students must do at least one Classical Ballet Class to be eligible to take this class.
Lyrical is a cross between classical ballet, modern expressive and modern contemporary.
Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement.
It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals which are often emphasized over the song's rhythm, but because of the definition of the word lyrical: having a poetic, expressive quality; musical; characterized by or expressing spontaneous, direct feeling; expressing deep personal emotions or observation; highly rhapsodic or enthusiastic.Choreography can be gripping and exquisitely delicate, at the same time.
A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.
MUSICAL THEATRE
***Students must do at least one dance style and singing class to be eligible to take this class.
Have you ever Dreamt of becoming a Broadway Star ?
This fun filled class incorporates Music, Singing, Acting, Stagecraft and Dance, exploring such Broadway Musicals as Chicago, Grease, Mamma Mia and many more.
SINGING
Group singing classes for students aged 6 years and up.
In this class students will learn correct breathing techniques, performance skills, stagecraft, mic technique, pitch control, scales and harmonies.
Students will have the opportunity of learning many genres of music ranging from pop, jazz, musical theatre, blues and country.
***Students must bring a note book and pen and plastic sleeve folder for lyrics.
TAP
Have you ever seen Stomp, the Tap Dogs, or Billy Elliot the Musical and wished you could tap like them? Does your child put on their noisiest shoes and scuff up your flooring with their "Bootmen" impersonations?
Well save your floors and your sanity by enrolling them in tap at The Edge.
Tap is about rhythm and coordination and students will learn various techniques and a variety of styles including Broadway, Street and Stomp Tap
FEES and PAYMENTS
Payment Options:
Direct Debit: Please include your invoice number and Surname
BPAY:
Cheque: All cheques can be made payable to The Edge Ballet Academy
Cash: Cash payments are to be made at our Midway Studios.
Costs
*All costs are based on a 1 hour class. Each term runs for 10 weeks.
1 class per week = $13
2 classes per week = $25
3 classes per week = $36
4 classes per week = $46
5 classes per week = $55
6 classes per week = $63
7 classes per week = $70
“UNLIMITED” classes per week = $76
Please note:
ALL 30min classes = $6 per week
ALL 45min classes = $9 per week
ALL 90min classes = $19 per week
-
Classes are payable by the term.
-
$10 administration fee per student payable per term. This fee will be waived if fees are paid within 7 days of each term.
-
5% Discount will be applied to families of 2 or more children to the total fee amount.
-
All fees must be settled by Week 4 of each term. If a payment is more than 4 weeks overdue, your child will NOT be allowed to continue dancing. They will automatically be unenrolled and their place in each class will be given to anyone on the waiting list. We will also apply a 20% late fee.
-
Refunds are not available for change of mind or change of circumstances. If a class is cancelled a refund will only be given upon request.
-
All classes missed must be paid for. This includes private lessons, unless 24 hours notice is given. If you are going to be away on holidays or are injured and can provide a doctors certificate for more than 3 weeks, and you let us know in advance, you will not be charged for these classes.
-
In the case of “extreme financial difficulties” a delayed payment plan can be requested from Nicky. Please arrange a time to discuss.
What is “UNLIMITED” Classes?
Any student enrolled in our Pre-Junior classes or above can become an “Unlimited” member. This allows them to enrol in as many classes as they want at a capped fee of ONLY $76 per week!
FORMS
Click here to Download the 2012 Registration Form
Click here to Download the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment Form
Click here to view our Uniform Requirements
