Class Options
At Excite Dance and Cheer we offer over 100 classes per week, providing a range of classes for all ages from complete beginner to advance for students who are keen to take their dancing or cheer to a higher level.
Classes are held on a weekly basis throughout the school term. At the end of the year all students participate in the 'Excite Dance Performance Night' or 'Acro and Cheer Showcase' where they have the opportunity to perform the skills and talent they have developed throughout the year to family and friends.
JAZZ
Jazz is one of the most popular genres of dance at Excite.
Jazz is a fun, energetic and fast paced style of dance which is often seen on popular shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Music video clips and Commercial Dance.
BALLET
Classical Ballet provides the foundations for strong technique in the students at Excite.
At Excite we follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus. Ballet is a highly disciplined form of dance and is best known for its unique features and techniques.
TAP
At Excite we follow the Glenn Wood Tap syllabus which is a dynamic syllabus the students thoroughly enjoy learning. The syllabus has an excellent technique base which endears the students to admire and appreciate tapping, preparing them for a professional future in tap dance.
LYRICAL
Contemporary and Lyrical classes at Excite provide our students with the ability to express their love of dance through movement
Lyrical dance is expressive, subtle, dynamic and is aimed at conveying musicality and emotion through movement.
TUMBLING/ACROBATICS
In Tumbling/Acrobatics we focus on developing students tumbling skills, core stability, strength, technique and flexibility. Our focus is on developing tricks and skills associated with Tumbling/Acrobatics; Ariel Cartwheel and Walkovers, Back Handsprings, Back Tucks, Bendbacks, Cartwheels and Balance Skills.
STRETCH AND TECHNIQUE
The stretch and technique class is dedicated to developing strong technical ability, increased flexibility and increased mobility.
Strong technique provides the foundation to a well rounded dancer.
ALLSTAR CHEERLEADING
Allstar Cheerleading combines stunting, tumbling, jumps and dance together to make for a dynamic and exciting class.
In each class at Excite athletes enjoy learning the safe and correct way to stunt and tumble.
All Coaches are accredited through IASF.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is an expressive and free style of movement. Made popular by artists such as Pharrell Williams, Jason Derulo and Chris Brown through their music videos, it is a relaxed soulful style of dance.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre is often associated with theatre shows such as Chicago, Cats, The Lion King, Wicked.
In each Musical Theatre we focus on a stage show, how to read and interpret scripts and develop a character, controlled breathing techniques and vocal projection, storytelling through dance and drama.
RAMBERT CONTEMPORARY
Rambert Grades is a landmark collaboration between two of the world’s leading contemporary dance organisations, Rambert School and Rambert Dance Company. Rambert Grades is focused on training to empower dancers from all backgrounds and abilities.
LITTLE DYNAMITES
Definitely the most adorable class at Excite our Little Dynamites class is full of happiness and laughter.
We focus on developing our youngest dancers fine and gross motor mobility, spacial awareness, confidence and musicality. The class utilises a range of props and familiar music providing a wonderful opportunity for students to be welcomed into the world of dance.
CLASS STREAMS
RECREATION
Our Recreation Stream is designed for Dancers and Cheerleaders who want to learn to dance and have fun. Students in our Recreation Stream perform at our end of year Performance Night and/or Acro and Cheer Showcase.
We offer all genres of dancing as well as cheer and tumble in the Recreation Stream and recommend this stream as a great way to get started in dance and/or cheer.
REPRESENTATIVE
Our Representative Team is for students who are committed to taking their dancing and cheer to the next level.
They demonstrate a keen level of interested and ability in dance and/or cheer and perform at festivals and public events throughout the year.
INTENSIVE
Our Intensive Team are elite level performers who have demonstrated a high level of commitment, ability and desire to excel within dance and/or cheer.
Our Performers within the Intensive Stream perform at Competitions and Special Events throughout the year and are recognised as high achieving performers within the industry.