Eastern Cheer & Dance Academy (Vermont)
Eastern Cheer & Dance Academy started in 2012 as Vikings Cheerleading just for fun with one competitive team. After a very successful first year of competition, the girls in our debut Pom team were eager to come back and do it all over again. In 2013, we decided to expand and offer more teams in more age levels. Growing from just one pom team in 2012 to seven dances teams, including duos, our little club became bigger in 2013. In the following years we have continued to add more teams and spread the joy of cheer and dance to more dancers around Australia.
We strongly believe this is a sport approaching its prime and we can't wait to see what the future holds for us.
Our dancers train under head coach Annie Merriel, a two time national championship winning cheerleader, silver medalist at the University World Cheerleading Championships, with 20 years worth of training and experience in dance both competitively and professionally.
We are also able to provide cheerleaders for corporate, commercial and sporting events, whether you require dancers for a half time performance or as promotional girls at an event we can provide what you need.
We offer recreational and competition dance classes for all ages and abilities in many different styles. We pride ourselves on encouraging strength, bravery and humbleness among our dancers.
Classes
Recreational Classes
Jazz
Jazz dance is generally known for its high energy level, stylised movements and isolations. Classes consist of warm up, stretch, technique across the room (kicks, turns, leaps etc) and the learning of a dance to be performed at the end of year concert.
Tap
Tap dance is a style of dance defined by the use of tap shoes to make sounds by striking them on the floor in percussive rhythm. Classes consist of a warm up, technique in the centre or across the room and the learning of a dance to be performed at the end of year concert.
Classical Ballet
Classical ballet is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique, through flowing, precise movements and ethereal qualities. Classes will consist of barre work to improve strength, flexibility and turn out, centre work and the learning of a dance to be performed at the end of year concert.
Pointe
Pointe classes are for advanced students wanting to to further their ballet training by learning pointe work in pointe shoes. These classes are very technical and are recommended for dedicated, hardworking dancers wishing to push themselves to a more advanced level.
Hip Hop
Hip hop is a broad term used to describe street dance, generally performed to hip hop style music, hip hop is performed with a low centre of gravity, isolations and elements from poppin', locking and breaking. Classes consist of warm up, technique and the learning of a dance to be performed at the end of year concert.
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre classes combine elements from all dance styles and theatrical performance techniques to create a high energy class. Classes learn songs and dances to songs from musicals from around the world and perform a piece they have been working on at the end of year concert.
Contemporary/Lyrical
Contemporary/Lyrical dance takes elements from jazz and ballet technique and is generally performed at a faster pace than ballet but not as fast as jazz. This style also takes elements from pilates and yoga to unify the mind and the body. Classes will consist of a warm up, stretch, technique and the learning of a dance that will be performed at the end of year concert.
Commercial Jazz
Commercial jazz is a very modern stylised form of jazz dance mixing fluid and sharp movements similar to those seen in music videos. Classes consist of warm up, stretch, technique across the room (kicks, turns, leaps etc) and at the learning of a dance to be performed at the end of year concert.
Acrobatics
Acrobatic class is an advanced class for dedicated, hard working dancers wanting to learn flexibility, stength, balance, lifting and tumbling skills.
Level 1 - is for total beginners who have never done any kind of acrobatics or gymnastics in the last 12 months
Level 2 - all students wanting to be in the level 2 classes need to meet the following requirements; be confident in both right and left handed cartwheels, be able to do a one handed cartwheel (either on one side or both right and left) and be able to do a back bend from standing. These are skills that will be checked by Miss Annie and Miss Sarah before students will be allowed to join the level two class.
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and conditioning classes can be taken all term or student can come casually, this class is purely an extra class for dedicated students wanting to get more out of their dance training or anyone just wanting a really good workout. Classes will consist of a warm up and strength exercises tailored to help with balance, co-ordination and body awareness needed after dancing. Classes will be run by a qualified personal trainer.
Competition Classes
All Star Dance Teams are groups of athletes from different clubs who come together in competition to achieve greatness. All Star dance is a competition sport that involves females and/or males performing a 2 minute and 30 second routine in the styles of jazz, hip-hop, pom and lyrical/contemporary. These routines incorporate dance technique, synchronisation and uniformity, staging and visuals, communication and crowd appeal. The routines are performed and scored against other competitive teams at various local, regional, national, and worldwide competitions
All Star dance athletes are not only trained to get their bodies to peak physical fitness and to execute impeccable dance technique, but also learn the important "life lessons" of respect, dedication, self-confidence, sportsmanship, commitment and most importantly teamwork. All Star dance teams typically consist of 4 or more dancers and range from mini to open age. Most of these well-rounded athletes are capable of performing all styles of dance within the competitive sport.
RAD Ballet Exam Classes
Royal Academy of Dance ballet examination classes are for students wanting to further their ballet technique and to prepare them for ballet examinations. The Royal Academy of Dance offers an internationally-recognised portfolio of examinations and assessments designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, outlining a progressive structure for learning and achievement.
Tiny Tots Classes
Eastern Cheer & Dance Academy's Tiny Tots classes are more than just a toe tapping good time. Tiny Tots is a fun and exciting way to give young ones the opportunity to try tap, jazz and ballet. Classes are designed specifically for 3-5 year olds. Tiny Tots will help your child to stay healthy as well as develop self-confidence, coordination and balance.
Location
2 Nurlendi Road, Vermont 3133 Map
✆ 0423 503 638
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