Styles

Box Hill Ballet offers a wide range of classes in a variety of different styles:

Classical Ballet (Cecchetti) classes are offered at all levels right through to adults, including adult beginners. For students doing two or more classes a week exams are offered, and internal assessments are available for recreational students.
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Creative Movement is an introduction to dance for 3- to 4-year-olds. The classes are aimed at making the first experience of ballet enjoyable and fun. Introducing children to the disciplines of ballet and jazz, the classes help improve coordination and give students a chance to socialise with others who share their interests. The classes encourage children to have fun as well as follow rules, take turns and share with classmates.

Pre-Primary and Primary Dance classes are for our 4- to 6-year-olds and continue teaching the disciplines of ballet and jazz, but can also be a great starting point for children that have recently gained an interest in learning to dance.

Jazz (Southern Federation of Dance) classes teach students a variety of jazz styles including hip hop, funk, contemporary and theatrical. Strength and flexibility is developed and the classes are regularly updated to reflect the latest musical trends and dance techniques. The syllabus is challenging, stimulating and allows the students to build on their skills.
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Contemporary classes explore abstract, free and imaginary movements, simultaneously challenging classical theory and using it as a foundation. The students will learn routines and steps which include lyrical and abstract, soft and static movements. Contemporary focuses on technique, co-ordination, strength and flexibility, but, most importantly, it helps students understand their own bodies and move in imaginative and free-form ways.

Tap dancing is a fun and energetic style of dance. Students are taught both modern and classic tap steps and routines. Students work on personal improvement and fast, rhythmic footwork.

Wu Tao is a dance therapy based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and created by dancer, Michelle Locke. This well-being class is popular with dancers and non-dancers alike.

International Folk Dance caters for a wide range of students, with dances taught in general classes and as part of a group of vibrant adult students celebrating the love of folk dance. New students are always welcome.

Teacher training in the Cecchetti method of classical ballet

Pointe classes build on the techniques learned in Classical ballet training and are perfect for students who wish to learn the fundamentals of pointe work, and also for experienced dancers. Our teachers will help you build the necessary strength and alignment needed to dance en pointe.

Examinations

Classical Exams (Cecchetti)
Box Hill Ballet offers students attending 2 or more classical classes a week the opportunity to enter exams. Internal assessments are available for recreational students and students attending only one class a week.

Jazz Exams (Southern Federation of Dance)
Box Hill Ballet offers students attending 2 or more jazz classes a week the opportunity to enter exams. Internal assessments are available for recreational students and students attending only one class a week.