The Dance Room (Tullamarine)
Established in 2005 by Marnie Nelson, The Dance Room offers classes in jazz, hip hop, tap, classical ballet, breakdance and zumba. Preschool age to Adults.
Our aim and passion is to introduce students to the joy of dance through a friendly but structured environment, and to help students develop co-ordination, rhythm, strength and confidence through safe, correct and positive teaching methods.
Classes held in Tullamarine and Coburg.
Classes
Mini's (Preschool ages 2.5 - 5 yrs)
Our mini's program is designed to have your child dancing with joy, Watch your child twirl, leap, skip and gallop around the room, meet new friends and gain confidence. We offer classes in Jazz/Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballet & Acrodance. We take time to nurture and encourage each child to start their dance journey off to new beginnings.
Petites (Ages 5 - 8 yrs. School Age)
Our petites program is designed to have your child dancing with joy, you will notice their confidence and technique improve as they are guided by our experienced teachers through a variety of dance techniques. We offer classes in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics & Musical Theatre.
Juniors Ages 9 - 12 yrs
Our junior program will instill a love of dance in your child. You will notice their dance skills & technique advance and their confidence improve, in a nurturing and inclusive environment. We offer classes in Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre and Performance Group.
Teens (13 -15yrs)
You can see the passion our teens have in their dance classes. We want to encourage health and fitness, self awareness and self discipline in our students at a vital stage in their development.
Seniors - Ages 16+
Dancing provides physical & mental refreshment and relaxation for teens. Your child will benefit from the friendships made and also be inspired and motivated with our amazing teachers and classes. We aim to encourage, challenge and mentor our teens to work hard to reach their potential doing something they love while keeping them focused and active.
Adult Classes - 18+
Our Adult classes are casual, fun and perfect for everyone. Whether you danced as a child, have always danced or are a beginner we have a class perfect for you. Our classes consist of a warm up including cardio, stretch and strength exercises and include a dance combination in Jazz/Hip Hop Fusion style. Come along and try a class today.
Jazz Classes
Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns, kicks and leaps.
Jazz also uses movement ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. We have jazz classes for all age groups.
Classical Ballet
Here at The Dance Room, our students from Petites onwards follow the Cecchetti Ballet method of Ballet.
Cecchetti Ballet is a progressive system of training dancers, from pre-ballet to professional level. It includes a program of set exercises, dance steps and terminology to develop essential skills in dancers as well as strength and elasticity. Students are given the opportunity to sit examinations.
Hip Hop
Hip-hop dance is a fun, energetic, high impact & vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create exciting choreography. Through its three main styles of popping, locking, and breaking, hip-hop dance has evolved into one of the most popular and influential styles of dance. We offer classes for all age groups.
Acrobatics
Our Acrobatic classes are taught by qualified teachers, we include a warm up and strengthening work and also include activities such as floor tumbling, handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, spring skills and aerials. Acrobatics is being used more and more in the dance industry and these skills are developed alongside dance technique and choreography.
We offer acrobatic classes commence from our petites age group and continue through to our seniors. We offer our mini's an introduction to Acrobatics in our Acrodance class.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance, it incorporates elements of ballet, modern and jazz to create beautiful dance movements.
Contemporary can be balletic or abstract, jazz or lyrical influenced, either way it has become extremely popular to both dancers and audiences alike. We offer contemporary classes from petites to seniors.
Tap
Tap dance uses the sounds of metal tap plates fitted to the heel and ball of the shoe striking the floor as a form of percussion.
We learn different variations of sound and movement along with other body movements to create our dance pieces. At The Dance Room we offer tap classes for our petites to our seniors.
Musical Theatre
Our musical theatre classes combine songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance to create a fun and popular class for students.
We study age appropriate Musicals for inspiration as well as write and create our own pieces. Students are involved in the process which extends their creative skills while working in a team environment.
Private Lessons
Private lessons provide students with one on one attention and training from their teachers. Students can set goals with their teachers and work on their individual needs as dancers and singers.
Dance - We can organise dance privates for children wanting to participate in local dance competitions or eisteddfods. Routines are carefully choreographed for the students age & capabilities in their chosen genre. Private lessons can also be arranged for students who want individualised training in their chosen genre.
Singing - Our vocal teacher work one on one with students, developing vocal technique, confidence & performance skills. Students build a repertoire of age appropriate songs suitable for their vocal range and abilities. Performance opportunities are available for students at our mid & end of year concerts.
DanceStep
DanceStepProgram - DanceStep, a 4 level Student Teacher Education Program, builds on this philosophy and provides a progressive and formalised process including both practical and theoretical components.DanceStep empowers students to take care of others and guides them to be leaders and role models. The program covers assistant teaching skills such as behaviour management, different learning needs and styles, Safe Dance Principles and Anatomy to name just a few. These concepts are taught in a sequential and age appropriate way to children from ten years of age. Whether students are considering a career in dance teaching or otherwise, the DanceStep program is a great preparation for many aspects of life.
Dance Competitions
Dance competitions provide dancers additional performance opportunities throughout the dance year. Students may enter in local dance competitions to advance their dance skills, gain valuable feedback by dance professionals and learn and be inspired by others.
Birthday Parties
The Dance Room Parties are a fantastic way to celebrate your event. We take the hassle out of organising the perfect party for your child.
One of our dance studios will be transformed into a wonderful party room all set up and ready to go in your chosen theme. We will have the children moving and grooving around the floor.
Your child will receive a party host who will host a dance party and play a number of age appropriate party games and activities. We will give your child a party to remember.
For Children aged 3-5 years, we offer a magical party with a character host. The birthday child can choose from four magical themes, Superhero, Mermaid, Fairy or Ballerina. We will provide an 1.5 hour party, set with table settings and party food. You do not need to lift a finger.
For Children aged 6-14 years, we offer an amazing disco party with lazer lights and the latest music. Children will have a 2 hour party with a party host and play a number of party games. We provide a beautiful table setting in your chosen colours. Parties are held at The Dance Room in Tullamarine.
Birthday Party Details & Costs
Location
14/217 Mickleham Road, Tullamarine 3043 Map
✆ (03) 9077 0097 / 0418 883 608
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Web Links
→ www.thedanceroom.com.au
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