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Ballet is a graceful and structured dance form which also provides the basic foundation for many other kinds of dance.
It improves posture, develops poise and coordination and the refined quality and control of the body achieved through the discipline of ballet technique.
Expressive quality of movement is achieved as well as body toning and muscle development and above all enjoyment.
Tap is a great way to exercise, to develop rhythm, style and coordination and is an easily accessible dance form for all ages.
CSTD Preliminary and Medal Tests are offered, beginning with Preliminary 1 which introduces basic barre and centre exercises, simple combinations and a tap dance.
This gives students a real feeling of achievement and prepares them for the intricacies of more advanced steps and choreography.
Children may be introduced to National dance from as early as Grade 2 level in the Classical syllabus, but it is not required for examination until Grade 5.
It is important for several reasons: it allows students to identify with their own culture or to learn about that of another; it emphasizes self-expression and enjoyment; it enhances aspects of technique; it teaches rhythm and often intricate footwork and it may include partnering skills and group work.
Jazz dance combines rhythm, expression and technique with aspects of a variety of popular and street music, using the body as an instrument to interpret the various styles.
Forms of Jazz include the rhythmic and stylish Modern Jazz, incorporating lyrical and contemporary styles and the classical lines of Jazz Ballet.The CSTD Modern Jazz syllabus was conceived and developed by prominent Australian dance educators, Sandra Breen and Rachelle Conroy in association with many of Australia’s leading choreographers.
This complete training system in jazz dance, combines strength, flexibility and jazz technique with elements
Forms of Jazz include the rhythmic and stylish Modern Jazz, incorporating lyrical and contemporary styles and the classical lines of Jazz Ballet.The CSTD Modern Jazz syllabus was conceived and developed by prominent Australian dance educators, Sandra Breen and Rachelle Conroy in association with many of Australia’s leading choreographers.
Forms of Jazz include the rhythmic and stylish Modern Jazz, incorporating lyrical and contemporary styles and the classical lines of Jazz Ballet.The CSTD Modern Jazz syllabus was conceived and developed by prominent Australian dance educators, Sandra Breen and Rachelle Conroy in association with many of Australia’s leading choreographers.
World-famous choreographer Jason Winters has collaborated with CSTD on this new comprehensive Contemporary Technique syllabus.
Its technique and structure is designed in the most classical and academic way and infused with choreographic electricity used in today’s most commercial settings.
With its building blocks in Graham Technique, Horton Technique, Ballet and Jazz, it combines a sense of movement, flow, energy, and breath that has been developed over years of exploration.
Contemporary dance truly offers young dancers the opportunity to be physically and emotionally challenged as arists.
This Syllabus is designed for students who are interested in DANCE as a whole, and it covers four different dance disciplines, namely Classical Ballet, Jazz Dance, Tap and Acrobatics. The lower grades are required to learn two of these disciplines and the upper grades three.
The selection of the second and third remain with the student or teacher, but the first must be Jazz Dance. The reason for this is that it covers exercises for strengthening and stretching which prepare the student for all forms of dance.
The Theatrical Syllabus offers the opportunity for students