Our Classes
FUN and FRIENDLY
Children of different ages need different things from dance.
The focus of 'Mini Movers' is exploration, excitement and basic movement.
The focus of Movement 2 Music is on body coordination, basic movement and fun.
Primary age groups focus is on fun, fitness and friendship.
Years 7 to 12 focus is on technique and performance.
Adult classes focus on reinvigorating a love of dance by keeping fit and having fun.
All classes are fun and friendly as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Richardson Dance Studio is inclusive and supports both male and female dancers. Children are encouraged, supported and given many opportunities to express themselves through dance.
Hollie Conlan, Parent
RAD Classical Ballet
Is taught in the method of the Royal Academy of Dancing (London) and is the basis of all dance. All students will benefit from classical lessons. It will without doubt develop their technique, musicality and timing and improve their Jazz and/or Hip Hop style. Classical Ballet though is for the more serious dance student. Any student wishing to further their studies in dance must take classical ballet. Ballet teaches students to dance with grace and poise. This class involves warm up exercises, stretching, barre and centre work.
Contemporary
Is a reaction against the rigid techniques of ballet and requires great technique, strength and experience. Contemporary dance classes are offered to students in Grade 1 +. This modern dance style includes strong legwork and techniques from ballet. It is a creative and an interpretive dance form. Contemporary choreography can be based on storytelling, teaching dancers to portray the story and express emotion through their dance moves. Students MUST attend a classical ballet class to dance contemporary.
Jazz & Commercial Jazz
Is for the student who wants to keep fit, flexible, learn to dance and above all have fun. It is a dance style that involves turns, kicks and leaps as seen in Broadway musicals like Chicago. It is a technical dance form, which requires outstanding cardio fitness, co-ordination and flexibility. Commercial Jazz is introduced in the senior years and is a style of jazz that is seen in more modern music videos and is highlighted by celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Beyonce'.
Hip Hop
Is an extension of the Jazz technique and tends to be more modern. It is a popular street dance form that involves a variety of jaw dropping techniques like locking, breaking and popping. It requires attitude, flexibility, strength and swag. In this dance class, we teach the latest dance routines as seen in Hip Hop music videos and movies.
Movement 2 Music
Is a half hour class designed for our little students who do not yet attend school. It is a fun upbeat class to introduce the world of dance to 3-5 year olds. These students dance in our end of year recital and get a taste of the full dance studio experience.
Is a half hour class designed for toddlers where a parent/caregiver participate and interact in the world of dance with their little one. It is a fun upbeat class to introduce dance, movement, creativity and exploration to our 2-3 year old students.
Mini Movers
circus/Acrobatics
Our Circus/Acro classes combine our already popular Acro dance classes with fun circus skills.In these classes students will experience tumbling and contortion with movements such as backbends, cart wheels and aerials. They will also learn new skills such as juggling, manipulation, partner balancing and hula hoop skills.
Adult dance fitness
These classes run in 5 weeks blocks throughout the year. A perfect class for any adult aged 18+ who use to dance as a child/teenager and wants to get back into it! Also perfect for an adult who wanted to dance as a child but never got the chance to. A fun relaxed class to keep fit and have fun. Contact us to find out when the next block begins!
