About Us

Our Studios

Unlike most dance schools, we offer two studios, enabling us to offer a wider experience in dance and teachers. Both of our studios have professional fully sprung floors  that enable students to dance with out the risk of injury caused by dancing on hard cement floors.

 Our male and female toilets double as change rooms with an area for hair and makeup immediately adjacent. The school is fully air conditioned and has a kitchen area that sells a variety of refreshments that contribute to our fundraising. We have a waiting area for guardians, a television and toy box for siblings and second hand dance shoes and clothes available for purchase. 

 

 

Dance Styles

 

BBO Syllabus

 All levels (except Tiny Steps) offer internationally recognised exams.

 Exams give students an aim to work towards however, are not compulsory.

  

 Tiny Steps - A fun 30 minute beginners class that includes a mixture of song, actions, stretching, characterisation & tap with opportunities to dress up in costume. Suitable for ages 2 ½  - 3 ½. \

Pre-Syllabus – (ballet/jazz/tap) A more structured class which is based on natural movements such as walking, running, skipping, hopping & jumping. Suitable for ages 4-5.

Pre-Primary – (ballet/jazz/tap) Increasing in structure, this class focuses on developing beginner’s dance technique & prepares students for graded levels. Suitable for ages 5-6. 

 Classical Ballet -  (primary - advanced) The BBO dance syllabus is taught at these levels. Students also learn classical ballet theory and performance dances. 

National Character - Students learn dances from different nationalities. A lively & stylish form of dance that gives students insight & understanding of the cultures of other countries.  

Tap  - Concentrates on footwork and rhythm. An energetic style that incorporates steps from the 30’s and 40’s right through to more modern funk styles. 

Jazz  - An upbeat ,exciting style of dance that  uses modern and musical theatre styles.

 

Other Style / Syllabus

Contemporary - An  expressive, free form of dance that uses dance techniques and methods found in ballet and modern jazz. 

 B.BOP - Beginners hip hop for children aged 4-6. 

 HIP HOP - Modern dance form often seen in music videos (exam available if desired). 

 Breaking – A fun relaxed break dance class for 12yrs & up. 

Limber & Stretch – An open one hour class designed to improve core strength and flexibility 8yrs and up.

 

 

 

 

Exams

Students wishing to participate in exam may be required to enroll in exam preparation classes in term two.

 

Dates and exam fees are set by the examining body. In Step School of Dance charges students $10 per exam to cover the costs of the music technician, studio hire and examiners costs. 

 

 

 

 

Competitions

 Students who choose to participate in competitions enroll in private lessons and/or troupe classes  Competitions are held throughout the year incur an entry fee and costume hire charges.  Some students choose to purchase costumes.

 

Further information can be obtained from the teachers.

 

 

 

Exams are conducted once a year and though not compulsory, give the students a goal to work towards. Broken Beat Hip Hop exams are generally held in August  while BBO exams are generally held  in the first or second week of September.