Our Dance program is designed for 3 year olds right up to adults with styles varying from RAD Ballet to Contemporary and lyrical, Hip Hop and Breakdancing to Acrobatics and Street Jazz, Glenn Wood Tap and Jazz Technique to Baby Ballerinas and Jump and Jive for littlies. We encourage all Junior School students to participate in ballet in conjunction with their other classes, as it will help strengthen their technique and enjoyment in all other styles.

We have a wide range of classes available so that there should be something for everybody. Students can participate in classes at a recreational level or, for those that are serious about Dance, at an Advanced Level in our Show Groups who are involved in Competitions and Special events all over Sydney.

Dance lessons are set out so that students of certain age groups may participate in more than one class every afternoon. Students can move from one class to the next meaning more time for families, homework and other activities on other days. If students need to wait for classes to begin or have a break between, there are plenty of other activities available. Students may wish to take a musical instrument or singing lesson, have something to eat in our Cafe or play games in our student lounge area.


Our Adult dance classes are open to all ages (over 18) and levels. Every week there will be a new routine and participants may come casually or prefer to purchase our Adult 10 class pass at a discount. If you have always wanted to dance and never tried or you are a keen and experienced dancer our Adult classes @ EPC are perfect for you.

Please see more information under ‘class descriptions’, ‘uniform requirements’ and find out more on our highly qualified staff on our home page. Our Dance timetable, enrolment and uniform order forms are all available to download under ‘forms’. Please remember that BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL for all dance classes or trial lessons. Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 9747 0461.

Adult Dance Classes

Dance is a great way to get active and stay fit.  It is also an uplifting creative release that can help lower your stress levels and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Whether you are a dancer from way back or you are an aspiring beginner, EPC has a class for you.

Classes run on a casual, drop in basis although for 2010 only, please call and register your place prior to the commencement of class.  Adult classes require a minimum of 5 participants or the class will be cancelled.

There are no term or start dates so you may join at any time.  EPC will not run adult classes on Public Holidays and will be closed during the Christmas break.

All classes are at a beginner/intermediate level.  More advanced classes will be available according to level of interest.

Classes

Contemporary/Lyrical: An exploration of movement away from the centre line of ballet, using more athletic muscle control with catch and release dynamics and developing expressive techniques.

Streetfunk: This is a Jazz/Funk fusion class where students will learn the latest street dance moves and Jazz techniques using the most up to date music. This style increases flexibility, coordination, fitness, rhythm and musicality.  Styles from pop artists would include Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.

Hip Hop: A style originating in New York City, it is a free, funky and soulful style which is constantly evolving and changing. You will see this style used by artists such as Neo, Kanye West and Beyonce’.

Zumba: A dance based fitness class with a Latin flavour.  A great way to work on core strength and pick up simple dance moves and technique.

What to wear

Contemporary/Lyrical – ballet flats, foot thongs, socks or bare feet.  Tights or loose fitting pants, crop top, singlet top or T-shirt.

Streetfunk – Jazz shoes/boots or jazz sneakers.  Jazz pants or tights, crop top, singlet top or T-shirt.

Hip Hop – Sneakers or Hip hop shoes or boots.  Loose fitting clothing.

Zumba - – Jazz shoes/boots or jazz sneakers, sneakers, Hip hop shoes or boots.   Tights or loose fitting pants, crop top, singlet top or T-shirt.

If there is a style of Dance that you wish to participate in but it does not appear on our timetable as yet, please call us and register your interest for that style today!   We would be more than happy to accommodate your needs.  As soon as we have enough interest in that style a class will be added to our timetable.

Dance Uniforms

EPC Jackets must be worn to and from classes. Please note that all Elite Performance Centre uniforms may be purchased by submitting your order on the current enrolment form.  Our friendly receptionists will help with styles and sizing.  Other exciting EPC uniform items can also be purchased.  We will also have a wide variety of dance shoes coming soon.

• Baby Ballerinas: Pink leotard, skirt, socks and ballet shoes. Ballet students are to wear their hair in a bun.
• Jump & Jive: EPC Singlet or Crop Top, EPC Shorts or pants, sneakers or bare feet.  Baby Just Dance students may wear either Baby Ballerina or Jump and Jive attire.
• Ballet: Pre-Primary to Primary: Pink leotard, pink voile skirt, pink ballet shoes with elastic, short pink ballet socks, and hair in a bun.
• Ballet Grade 1 - 2: Pale blue leotard with matching elasticised belt, pink ballet shoes with elastic, short pink ballet socks, black low heel character shoes, EPC black character skirt with ribbons and hair in a bun.
• Ballet Grade 3 – 5: Navy Blue leotard with matching elasticised belt, pink ballet tights, ballet shoes with elastic, black Cuban heel character shoes, EPC black character skirt with ribbons and hair in a ballet bun.
• Intermediate Foundation - Senior Ballet: Black leotard, pink ballet shoes with elastic, pink Pointe shoes with ribbons, stockings, chiffon skirt (optional) and hair in a bun.
• Street Jazz/Jazz technique & stretch/Musical Theatre: Black jazz shoes, EPC Singlet or crop top, EPC Pants or shorts with convertible ballet tights, hair tied back neatly.
• Glenn Wood Tap: As above with black Tap shoes.
• Contemporary/Acrobatics: As above with bare feet.
• Hip Hop/Breakdancing: EPC singlet/crop or EPC racer back top, EPC jazz pants or EPC track pants, sneakers or hip hop shoes/boots.
• Boys: EPC racer back top, EPC track pants or any black pants/shorts or cargo pants, black jazz shoes, sneakers for Hip Hop. Male ballet students must wear white male leotard with navy tights, white socks and white ballet shoes.