Classes at Aspire
We have 3 main intakes during the year for our Minis show classes - Start of Terms 1, 2, & 3.
For all other students we have 2 main intakes - Start of Term 1 and Term 3. (Some non exam classes have open enrolments in Term 2 as well.)
During the first two Terms- Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre and Ballet students work toward their exams. Our non-exam classes learn open work and build on the skills and technique of that particular genre.
Mini's Show students will spend Terms 3 and 4 learning a dance for our Mini's Show.
Big Show students will spend Terms 3 and 4 learning a dance for our end of year Big show.
Classes we teach at Aspire:
Mini Stars (Preschoolers) - a combination of genres focusing on building basic dance skills/techniques with an emphasis on FUN!
Hip Hop - a very high energy and powerful genre of dance with strong/sharp movements and dancing to the beat.
Jazz - a combination of high energy, fun, sassy, and technical style of dancing.
Ballet - a classical and elegant style of dancing with lots of technique and grace.
Acro - a combination of acrobatic skills and high energy dance.
Tap - a fun and technical genre of dance with an emphasis on sound-based skills with tap shoes.
Lyrical/Contemporary - a combination of emotionally expressive dancing and embodying the lyrics of a song.
Adults mixed - we offer an Adults Tap class and Adults dance class which is a combination of dancing in heels, hip hop, jazz, and more!
Drama - a class which builds on acting and expressive skills in the performance industry.
What age can students start:
3yrs - Mini Stars
5yrs - Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Acro.
School Year 4 - Lyrical/Contemporary.
School Year 5 - Musical Theatre, Drama.
Syllabi:
At Aspire we are a registered studio of the Asia Pacific Dance Association (APDA) who hold the syllabi;
Urban Ignition (Hip Hop), Jazz Addict, La Beaute Ballet, Tap Evolution and Encore Dance Theatre.
What are dance Exams?
You might be wondering why dance exams are so important to us here at Aspire. Here is a quick explanation.
Dance exams are held only once per year. It is a time for our students to perform and gain feedback from all the hard work they have put in in the first two terms of the year.
Dance exams teach the students discipline and etiquette and help to enhance performance skills, boost self-esteem and confidence. The achievements of dance exams can also be used later in life. Whether it be through a student continuing down a dance avenue as they grow older or in a CV to show commitment and seriousness to an extra curricular subject.
How does the examination process work?
An examiner will come to our studio and assess the students on the work they have been learning throughout the first two terms of the year. Students enter the exam in groups, so they will not be alone. They are required to wear correct Aspire uniform, hair is to be up and tidy and no jewellery, earrings, nail polish, etc. is to be worn.
Once the exam is over the students will have a great feeling of achievement and their work will be recognised when they receive their report mark sheet and syllabus certificate. The mark sheet will give students feedback on what they did well in their exam and where they can improve as they continue through the levels.
Here at Aspire we strive to celebrate improvement and love to watch our students grow within themselves, and their dance and performance abilities when given opportunities like this.
