Trend Dance Classes
Learn Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop dancing at Wynnum, Tingalpa, Capalaba and Alexandra Hills
"Classes are available in a variety of dances and are tuned for different ages groups and levels.
Here at Trend you'll find a very caring & friendly atmosphere, with fully qualified Teachers ready to assist where possible to your every need.
Whatever your age, ability or area of interest in dance, there is something at Trend for you - we look forward to seeing you.
Ballet, Pointe & Demi-Character
Basic ballet training is essential to all derivative dance styles and develops a sensitivity to poise, grace and presentation. We offer technique classes at all levels from beginning to pre-professional. Classical training begins at the age of five and requires approximately eight years of continued training to achieve this goal. Our (C.S.T.D.) syllabus has a strong classical foundation to permit the student to eventually achieve a successful performance en pointe. Pointe requires a minimum of two concurrent ballet technique classes, three classes are recommended. Also requires consultation with and evaluation by instructor before placement in Pointe.
Contemporary
Contemporary is an artistic form of expressive dance. Focusing on the abstract form of ballet. Students will benefit from learning to appreciate dance as an art form. Contemporary is used widely to depict stories through dance. Unlike classical ballet, contemporary dance often utilizes ground work and the dancers often perform in bare feet. At Trend we believe that contemporary dance has a important part to play in any dancer's learning curve. Our unique mix of energy and creativity advances the dance art form and fuels the dance world, connecting people to the exhilarating possibilities that dance offers.
Jazz/Slow
Jazz Jazz Dance is done to a variety of musical styles from the latest top 40 dance music, classical, modern, cabaret etc. These jazz classes are directed toward giving each student a solid jazz foundation. The focus is on exercises that comprise a full body warm-up and teach how to work from the centre of the body. Trend Dance Studio employs a very thorough jazz system dance technique, this has a proven track record of preparing young dancers hoping to become professional dancers. A dancer properly schooled in our technique acquires a high degree of co-ordination, together with the facility for analysing movement, which is an essential skill required for making rapid adjustment to the various jazz styles encountered. Jazz has a ballet foundation. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that ballet be studied in addition to jazz to become a successful jazz dancer.
Tap
Tap is a musical & rhythmic study of sounds and movement together. Tap provides the dancer the training in rhythms necessary to be an excellent dancer. Emphasis is place on precision, speed, rhythm, and clarity of sound. The work is applied to combinations and dance routines at the end of each class. (Be warned tap dancing is contagious.) National Style Trend offer students an unrivalled variety of expertise in traditional dance. National classes consist of learning popular or traditional dances from different countries around the world and are all suitable for all age ranges. Students will be learning dances from Europe which are usually done in groups and/or partners.
Hip-Hop & Funk
Hip Hop/Funk dance is all about feelin' the music and movin' smooth in a street-smart way. This type of dance encourages students to use their bodies in ways that encourage many different stylistic techniques. Hip Hop/Funk is fast paced and challenging, allowing students to demonstrate and improve their creative rhythmic talent. Our Hip Hop/Funk styles are learnt with-in our Jazz classes.
Tiny Talents (2 to 4)
Kids like to have fun. They are naturally creative and love to express their imaginations freely. While our Tiny Talents have fun, they will be learning basic dance routines, coordination, self-confidence in a friendly secure environment. Tiny Talents is an ideal class for pre-school boys and girls to be introduce to the wonderful art of dance.
Mummy and Me 2 to 4 Years Dance Class
Why? 2 to 4 yrs in a 60 minute class geared towards introducing movement to music. The class will include gentle stretches rhythmic exercises and basic motor skills such as hopping and galloping set in a fun and supportive atmosphere. When parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children, the kids learn that fitness is fun for people of all ages. In addition to providing physical exercise, Mummy and Me classes give mothers the chance to meet other mums with kids similar in age to their own. This socialisation is often welcomed by mums, who may feel a bit isolated once they are home with their young children. It's also good for the children to meet one another - babies and young children can benefit from early socialisation, helping them to gain confidence around peers. When brought together for fun and exercise, children often lose some of the awkward shyness that they may feel in other settings. Of cause it doesn't have to be Mummy and Daughter. Dads, Sons and Grandparents are most welcome.
Adult Classes
We offer jazz and tap classes for adults, with emphasis on stretch and flexibility movements. Whether you are a life-long dancer wishing to continue your discipline or just looking for a new and different form of exercise we have classes to suit your needs. We offer convenient evening class times.
Class Schedules
New in 2009 will be our Summer School. Dates are Monday 19th to Friday 23rd January. Venue will be Buffalo Hall on 283 Tingal Road Wynnum. Cost is $50 for the week and for those interested, could you put your name down on the notice board.
Venues in 09 (new *)
* Municipal Library Hall - Bay Tce Wynnum *
* Alexandra Hills High - Windemere Rd Alexandra Hills *
Buffalo Hall - Tingal Rd Wynnum
The Original Studio Tingalpa - 50 Stanton Rd Tingalpa
Classes Starting Back General dance classes recommence at Alexandra Hills High School on Tuesday 27th January Class Time Tables Please see the notice boards for your days, times & new schedule for 2009."