Barbara Easton Dance Studio - Edensor Park, Wetherill Park, Narellan

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Enrolment Days - Edensor Park, Governor Philip King School (Auditorium) Allambie Rd. Sat 30th Jan, 10-11.30am

Stocklands Wetherill Park. Sat 30th Jan, 9-11.30am

Alive Sports Centre, Narellan. Thurs 28th Jan, 3.30-5pm

This is also our first day of Term 1. Here you can pay your $10- enrolment fee plus your dance fees, all in the same envelope. If you prefer not to have to pay your fees in an envelope each week, you could pay by the Term and receive a 5% discount.

Uniforms and dance shoes will also be available to try on and purchase. We sell drinks at the studio or you can bring one with you as each class is given a quick drink break. We look forward to meeting you.

Classes are conducted in Classical Ballet and Tap teaching the Ballet Australasia Limited (BAL) Syllabus. In addition we have Jazz Funk and Hip Hop, plus our specially designed Pre School Classes (from 2 ½ years). Classes for Singing, Drama, and Modern/Contemporary are also available. We produce a mid year pantomime and end of year concert with all students performing on stage. Costume hire for these productions is $25- for one costume only, or $20 per costume if two or more are hired.

New students can wear a leotard, bike shorts and top on your first day. Hard soled shoes (school shoes) can be worn for tap, and sport shoes (runners) for jazz funk/hip hop. Correct uniform should be purchased from the studio as soon as possible

Please be sure to check out the new timetables for Edensor Park, Wetherill Park and Narellan Studios, and contact us if there are any problems. Come back often to our site to get updates on everything throughout the year. Remember to check the calendar as it has all our dates for concerts, pantomimes, and holidays and more. If you would like a printout of the calendar each month, right click on it, and you can print out the entire month.

Originally developed by African Americans, this class constantly evolves, incorporating latest dance trends. Today there are many different styles of jazz, including Breakdance, Funk and Hip Hop. They all feature energetic and rhythmical movements. This class is great fun, as you can dance to the latest hits whilst enjoying your favourite music.

Hip hop dance is mainly street dance styles, primarily danced to hip hop music . It includes breaking, popping , locking and krumping , and even house dance .

Give your child beauty, poise and grace. This class shows technique with graceful, coordinated movements. It involves deportment, flexibility and strength. Ballet is a good foundation for all other dance styles. Ballet technique is especially useful when learning jazz and contemporary dance. Exams are optional. We teach the BAL Syllabus, which is recognised in Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Lot's of fun for aspiring Fred Astaires, Ginger Rogers, Dein Perry Tap Dogs and Bootmen (& women). The essential movements of tap are concentrated on your feet and ankles. Tap shoes are worn with metal tap plates under the toes and heels which creates the sound required for tap dancing. Great for developing gross motor skills, rhythm and co-ordination. MOST importantly, it's an opportunity to make lots of noise!! Exams are optional. We teach the BAL syllabus but also include freestyle tapping.

A cross between Ballet and Jazz. Can be very lyrical and soft, or more abstract and angular like Sydney Dance Company's work. Some ballet technique is required to take this class.

Covers correct breathing, pitch control, phrasing, diction, harmonies and technique appropriate for the relevant age group. The songs that are learnt range from contemporary to musical theatre. Microphones are used in every class to show correct handling and technique, plus it gives the singers greater confidence for stage performances. No uniform is required.

Fabulous class develops confidence and spontaneity. Classes will cover warm-up games, developing a character, working with a script. Also develops vocal strength, communication and teamwork skills. No uniform is required - Wear casual and comfortable clothing.