NA Dance Company

Located in Blackheath at the top of the beautiful Blue Mountains in NSW, Dance for Life! offers classes in Ballet, Boyzone, Contemporary, Dance Play, Jazz/Funk/Hip Hop, Technique Development and Upbeat Tap.

BENEFITS OF DANCE

Imagination, Co-ordination, Good Posture, Balance, Strength, Confidence and Friendships. Just to name a few of the Amazing Benefits that come from participating in a Dance Class!

EVENTS & STUDY

We perform regularly throughout the year at local Festivals and Events such as Blackheath Day, Rhododendron Festival and Carols by Candlelight. Our Teachers either have or are studying towards Professional Dance Teaching Qualifications, which gives our students the opportunity to achieve through Dance Examinations in RAD Ballet, CSTD Modern Jazz & Tap, Jason Winters Contemporary and ATOD Hip Hop.

NAB DANCE THE DREAM

In 2010, Dance for Life won the NAB Dance the Dream competition and were privileged to be taught an exclusive Masterclass by Lynette Wills, a former Australian Ballet Principal Artist and current Teacher at the Australian Ballet School.

CLASS STYLES

★ Acro

An ever so popular style, supported by the world-renowned organisation Acrobatic Arts, this program infuses jazz and lyrical dance with acrobatic qualities allowing dancers the opportunity to combine their passion of dance and acrobatics/gymnastics. Delivering progressive skills over structured levels, each dancer works to build the strength to confidently elevate their dance and acrobatic skills.

★ Ballet

Ballet is beautiful to watch and develops children’s posture and poise, resulting in positive self-awareness and confidence. The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) training programme ensures that students learn progressively, building on their knowledge & ability as they grow. At Dance for Life! they also have a lot of fun, role-playing their dance one minute, working hard the next in a friendly group environment. Students also have the option to work towards ballet examinations with the RAD.

★ Boyzone

Boyzone – definitely no girls allowed! – is a chance for boys to learn together. We focus on developing strength & flexibility whilst learning male-oriented moves in a friendly environment. The dance styles taught encompass Jazz/Hip Hop & Tap/Street Tap.

★ Cheer / POM

Combing the love of jazz and acrobatic dance together, infused with traditional cheer pom motion technique, this style brings our dancers together in a team-based environment learning to support and encourage all ages. Providing fun, choreographed cheer dance and fitness for all ages and levels.

★ Dance Play

(AGES 2 TO 5)

Dance is an important part of every child’s development. In Dance Play classes children will be encouraged to use their faces and all parts of their bodies as self-expression and to imitate living and non-living objects. It’s a great fun way to enhance your child’s creative and motor development.

★ Hip Hop

Hip Hop is an energetic form of dancing that allows its dancers to perform with freedom of movement and self expression. Its s style that comes from the soul and goes with the beat and rhythm of urban hip hop music.

★ Jazz

We offer classes in Jazz for children from the age of 4 years. We utilise the Comdance syllabus which features routines from some of Australia’s leading artists. It is technically challenging and a great preparation in all styles of jazz to meet today’s performance demands. Examinations are also an option in this genre.

★ Lyrical

We work with the Jason Winters Contemporary/Lyrical program – its technique and structure is designed in the most classical and academic way yet is infused with the choreographic electricity that you see in today’s commercial dances. Students will experience the fundamentals of movement, how to use gravity, suspension & release as well as developing creative expression and musicality.

★ Musical Theatre

Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. We are thrilled to be offering Musical Theatre Training in 2021!

★ Parent & Bub

Our Parent & Bub Class is designed to be a magical dance experience where parents (& grandparents) can share the ultimate bonding experience with their baby or toddler. The dance classes are conducted in a safe, professional dance school environment. Grandparents are also welcome.

★ Tap

We offer classes in tap dance from the age of 4 years to Adults. The Comdance Tap syllabus, created by Sandra Breen OAM, is a complete training programme with an emphasis on fun and technique in the younger levels, progressing to more complex and contemporary styles of tap with exercises and routines by Jack Chambers, Rennie Ann Martini, Keith Hawley and Chris Jordan who are all very experienced, well-respected tappers & choreographers. Examinations are available in this genre.

Dance for Fitness! Dance for Fun! Dance for Life!