At In Step we feature classes for all ages in a huge range of styles. We currently use two very different syllabi, BBO (British Ballet Organization) and BBDS (Broken Beat Dance Syllabus). These are taught by a range of teachers both Male and Female. For a list of In Step's current teachers click here.
Classical Ballet
Ballet technique has developed over the centuries from formal dances at court, which were little more than very elegant walking, to what we see today .Ballet is such a wonderful art form, full of beauty and grace. It helps with deportment and coordination. Students from Primary Grade upwards will learn barre work with exercises that have been developed to give their mind and body the right preparation for centre work (work in the centre of the studio) and eventually on stage. Exams are conducted once or twice a year and though not compulsory does give the student a goal to work towards.
The BBO (British Ballet Organization), is a member of the Council for Dance Education and Training UK (CDET) and is also registered with the Australian Council for Dance Education and Training. The council’s objectives are:
To maintain and improve the standard of dance education and training at all levels throughout the country to represent those with responsibilities for dance in the private sector,
To advise, co-operate with and make representation to Government departments local authorities and other bodies on all matters concerned with dance education and training,
To provide an information service covering all aspects of dance and teacher training.
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Modern Jazz
A fulfilling and fun addition or alternative to classical dance, requiring body movement and control, along with suppleness and flexibility. Modern Jazz touches on all the styles of Jazz including Broadway, Lyrical and Funk. Jazz is a great style for anyone to do, and with the addition of our Beginner Adult Jazz class even mums, dads, or grandparents can join in.
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Tap Dance
Come along and enjoy yourselves, and keep your brain and body fit while having a fun time. Learn to shuffle, tap spring, tap step ball-change (or stroll) hop, wing, sing. Tap has been around a long time, and reached its peak during the 1930s 40s to mid 50s most of its popularity was due to Fred Astair, and also to Eleanor Powell who revolutionized tap with her innovative toe and heel style of footwork. Tap is another style which also has an adult class, with In Step's Fakes Follies Tap Troupe. All are welcome and there's always room to join in.
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Contemporary Dance
Contemporary is a relatively new style for In Step and has gained enormous popularity due to the recent success of 'So You Think You Can Dance'. It is a unique style taking elements from classical ballet and jazz, allowing more movement and expression.
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National Character
A lively and stylish form of dance, giving students an insight and understanding of the cultures of other countries.
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Hip-Hop
With this style of dance think of Video Clips. Since first starting hip-hop in 2003 it has become one of our most popular dance styles with over 30% of the school involved with it. They have won competitions and in 2009 are participating with the rest of the school in the Beach Road and Reynella christmas pageants.
Hip-Hop is available to children aged 4+ with a variety of classes running every week.
In Step School of Dance is a registered school with the BBDS (Broken Beat Dance Syllabus) which is a Hip-Hop syllabus started in New Zealand and is now practiced all over Australasia. In Step was lucky enough to be chosen as the school to host the training week where the directors of the BBDS came and taught teachers from all over Adelaide.Each year at the end of August we hold BBDS dance exams. Students are required to take an exam in order to move up to the next level.
In Step does also offer open Hip-Hop classes for older students who don't want to take exams.
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Break Dance
Breaking made its debut in South Bronx in 1970. Became very popular in the 1980’s, went underground after Media Mayhem as has emerged and evolved into the dance form it is to-day. It is everything from head spins to back flips, as well as backspins, freezes, popping and windmills.
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Ballroom - For Kids
Social ballroom dancing comes under many headings. Our dances include the four ballroom dances - Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep and the four Latin American dances Rumba, Samba, Cha cha, Rock ’n' Roll. Learning these 8 social dances boosts their memory, increases their self-esteem and their self-confidence.
Children aged 7+ (roughly) are able to attend and do not have to have a partner.
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Pre-Kindi
Pre-Kindi classes are half an hour long, which is long enough for little ones to concentrate. The Pre-Kindi class is a fun class, with a mixture of song actions. Stretching, characterization and tap. This leads the children on to the Pre-Syllabus class a more structured class which is based on natural movements —walking—running —skipping—hoping—jumping. Children may take a test in this with an examiner, (not compulsory for this grade) and then move onto Pre-Primary which is a little more disciplined and technical. All of which benefits the children's bodies, their coordination. muscle tone, and flexibility, also their musicality and rhythm.
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