Combination
Combination Classes are exciting and engaging – students learn ballet, tap and jazz, work on strength and flexibility, and have the best fun all in one class.
Preschool Classes invite the younger dancer to explore the creativity, expressiveness and playfulness of dance. Children grow their musicality, imagination and basic technique while dancing and singing along to their favourite songs from popular entertainers. Juniors classes introduce the budding dancer to the elements of each style (ballet, jazz, tap), developing coordination, creativity and confidence through routines, travelling exercises and activities set to trendy, popular music. Fun, engagement and participation are the foundation. Preschool and Junior students work towards an Open Day at the end of term 2, and the Concert at the end of term 4. Intermediate and Senior classes are structured to allow students to concentrate on key aspects each style (ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary) progressively over the term. Concert routines, the main focus, are designed to feature classes’ favourite dance and music genres. Students improve their confidence, flexibility, fitness and performance in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
Jazz
Jazz classes are offered from Grade 2 right through to Open Age. During class students will work on developing correct technique, furthering their knowledge of choreography, and working as a team to learn performance routines for the end of year concert.
Classical
Classical Ballet at Nicz is designed to develop students’ technique, strength, flexibility and confidence. Concentrating on style, poise and grace, classes focus on the clear articulation of movement, carriage of the body and artistry of the dancer. It is a most disciplined, but most rewarding style.
Contemporary
Contemporary Classes at Nicz have a mind-body focus, are centred around Release Technique and incorporate elements from related practices like pilates and yoga. Students learn to control flowing movement qualities, transition in-and- out of the floor, and body-weight partnering skills. The also find the freedom to express themselves in new and exciting ways, challenge each other, and discover a different side of dance.
Hip Hop
Our Hip Hop dance students experience a combination of Hip hop styles from dance styles R&B, Street, Dancehall, Popping, Locking, Voguing and much more. These classes are specific to this age and ability, and focuses remoulding students’ classic technique to meet the relaxed and hard-hitting skills used in this broad dance style. Keeping up to date with the current styles evolving out of USA and Europe and developing students who can dance on an international level. Hip Hop classes are offered at Foundation and Senior levels. The Senior class is aimed at students aged 16yr+ with 4+ years jazz class experience, and the Foundation class is aimed at Year 7+*
Industry and Troupe
Industry and Troupe classes are held for students wanting to dance with committed, dedicated and like-minded dancers who are wishing to further their knowledge and exposure to the Jazz dance style. These classes will encompass Jazz genres such as Broadway, Burlesque, Lyrical, Commercial, Can-Can, Modern, Pop-Jazz etc. This class is open to auditions for students Year 10+. Auditions will take place during the first few weeks of term and then after that exact classes will be determined. Prior attendance at NICZ, commitment to classes and overall attitude will be taken into account when places are offered. Registration for these classes close on Thursday 25th Jan 2018. We look forward to what these showcase classes will achieve!
Tap
The Tap Class is for Intermediate to Advanced tappers. Students concentrate on perfecting tap sounds and techniques, learning about rhythm, weight and accuracy. These skills are then incorporated into a variety of routines, choreographed by the co-teachers – Gillian Butcher, Nicola Purcell and Sarah Davidson – who each have a different style. This fun, challenging class is designed to push students’ technical and performance skills, requiring determination, focus and a great sense of humour.
Stretch and Technique
This class is designed for students wanting to improve their dance ability in all styles of dance. Class content focuses solely on developing students cardio fitness, strength, flexibility, turns and leaps. Students work individually, one-on-one with teachers, and together with a partner to understand how their bodies work as well as the fundamental technique required in the tricks and skills they see on many USA television shows. There is little choreography work in the class as this 45minute lesson is jam packed with fun, innovative dance and gymnastic based skills. This class is aimed at students 12+
Adult
Adult classes are offered in Jazz, Tap, and Stretch/Technique. These classes are focused on improving fitness, working as a team, and learning routines for our end of year performance.