Top Rated Musical Theatre Classes For Your Kids Near Gordon

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Whitney Schofield Dance Academy was founded by Miss Whitney Schofield herself in 2007.

Choose between two convenient locations Gordon and Top Ryde City Shopping Centre

Offering classes from Tiny Tots to Advanced level in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre acrobatics, you can be certain that your child will be receiving the top level of dance training there is to offer.

We also provide limber, stretch and conditioning classes, pointe work classes, open ballet classes, eisteddfod work and elite training for those students who are looking to further their dance skills interested in a career in dance.

Whether you are after a recreational or vocational type of training, WSDA has it all to offer you. At WSDA you will learn co-ordination, rhythm, self-discipline, poise, expression, creativity, correct posture and grace and will form great dancing friendships that will last a lifetime.

TINY TOTS

Our Tiny Tots classes are for children pre Kindergarten, aged 2-4. Let your little one begin their dance journey with us as we nurture their love for dance at this young age.

Focusing on the fundamentals such as co-ordination, rhythm, flexibility and creativity, we teach the basics technical elements of both ballet and jazz techniques in a fun environment with use of props and mime in order to allow our young up and coming dancers the ability to express their freedom of movement in our relaxed, fun welcoming environment.

CLASSICAL BALLET

At WSDA we strive for the 3 ps in our classical ballet classes poise, posture and performance whilst promoting grace, elegance and flexibility. WSDA is registered and accredited with the Cecchetti syllabus which is known for its beautiful lines, artistry, harmony, co-ordination and musicality.

CONTEMPORARY LYRICAL

With a strong emphasis on classical training and technique, without the poise and strictness of a ballet class, this style of dance has quickly become very popular worldwide. It encourages energy, flexibility and the ability to let the body move freely whilst allowing dancers to feel the music express the stories they are telling through dance. Contemporary Lyrical dance involves controlled movements, torso work, catch release, floor work, rise fall, improvisation story telling.

JAZZ

Funky, strong powerful whilst dancing to age appropriate songs the latest pop hits, this is an energetic upbeat style of dance. Focusing on strength, flexibility, isolation rhythm, this class is sure to have students working up a sweat. Jazz is a great free movement class for dancers to build confidence, awareness performance skills. With attention to kicks, leaps turns, dancers will learn a variety of skills and techniques appropriate to their age group.

HIP HOP

Hip hop is a street style of dance which focuses on popping locking. Our classes are primarily danced to hip-hop music, encompassing many different techniques such as crumping, isolations and popping. Hip Hop evolved from break dancing and the funk styles into the popular kid friendly street style taught at WSDA today.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Everybody loves musicals and this class aims to rejoice in the world of musicals and Broadway! Musical Theatre has a focal point of the combination of dance, singing and acting. Each student will gain confidence through learning musical routines and styles each week, first learning the lyrics perfecting their vocal skills, adding dance moves to the routine then putting it all together whilst getting into character acting it out.

TRICKS AND TUMBLES

Tricks and tumbles is a genre which incorporates elements of gymnastics, jazz, balancing, acrobatics and contortion. Some of the tricks taught in this class includes handstands, cartwheels, ariels, chest stands, elbow stands, and walkovers.

EISTEDDFOD TROUPES

For dancers looking to further their training and to gain more exposure to performing competing, performance classes are on offer for students who wish to compete in eisteddfod groups and represent WSDA. In order to be eligible for these troupes, students must have successfully passed our audition process and been accepted into the troupe teams by WSDA at the beginning of each year.

WSDA Troupe Members are required to take the following classes (at a minimum) each week

2x Cecchetti Ballet classes

Necessary weekly classes in the eisteddfod troupe dance style wishing to be a part of

Limber Stretch class every Saturday morning (for all troupe members aged 10 above)

Open Ballet Class every Saturday morning (for all troupe members aged 10 above)

PRIVATE LESSONS

WSDA offers private lessons to students if wishing to participate in eisteddfod solos or to further their training and are wanting to gain more one-on-one time with one of our esteemed teachers. Every student who is competing in eisteddfod solo's will require a private lesson once a week (with the length of the private lesson to be decided by Miss Whitney, depending on the number of solo's they will be doing).

LIMBER, STRETCH CONDITIONING

In our limber, stretch conditioning classes we focus on the toning and shaping of the dancers body in order to provide them with the muscle definition, strength and flexibility required to help them through their dancing years.

OPEN BALLET CLASS

Open ballet classes are an opportunity for ballet students to further their skills by taking part in a class once a week where they are taught new exercises on the spot. This triggers their mind focus to be active in class in order to remember the skills and exercises taught to them.

This is essential for students who are progressing and furthering their dance training to take part in different competitions and scholarships as it prepares them to think on the spot and gain skills required to take their training to the next level.

We pride ourselves on being a family orientated dance school that cares deeply for our students and encourages positivity, fosters their love for dance, ignites their growth nurtures their passion.

Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

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Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

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Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

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Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

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Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

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Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

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