Jacquelyn's School of Dance, located in Brisbane, has been fostering a love of dance and building lifelong friendships for the past 25 years. They offer a wide range of dance styles, including Jazz, Tap Dancing, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Broadway Jazz, Acrobatics, and more.
One of the core values of Jacquelyn's School of Dance is to foster a love of dance. They strive to encourage and support students to grow and develop through their relationships with their teachers, friends, and themselves. They also pride themselves on adopting an inclusive class policy, recognising that dance is a team sport. Students learn the value of working together, training together, and performing together in a non-competitive environment.
At Jacquelyn's School of Dance, they understand that students learn at different paces, and their class structures and teaching methods reflect this. They cater to students in Moorooka, Salisbury, Tarragindi, Annerley, Holland Park, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, and other parts of the Brisbane region.
The school offers a variety of classes for different age groups and skill levels. They have classes for both recreational students and those wishing to undertake more serious training. Their classes are supported and structured around syllabi such as RAD Ballet, Glenn Wood Tap, ATOD Jazz & Acrobatic Arts. While examinations are offered for Ballet and Tap, they are not compulsory.
Every year, Jacquelyn's School of Dance hosts a concert where students can showcase their hard work and progress. It is a chance for students to celebrate their achievements in front of family and friends.
In addition, Jacquelyn's School of Dance is proud to be an official location for the Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, and Ready Set Move programmes. These innovative programmes introduce young children to the world of dance and help them develop a love for movement and music.
The different dance styles offered at Jacquelyn's School of Dance cater to various interests and preferences. Jazz classes are upbeat and energetic, focusing on kick, turns, and body isolations. Tap dancing classes include warm-up, technique, and combinations, allowing students to learn intricate rhythms and develop routines. Contemporary dance explores natural energy and emotions through floor work, partner work, and other dance techniques.
Lyrical dance combines elements of Classical Ballet and Jazz, emphasising smooth flowing movements and requiring core strength and stability. Lastly, the Hip Hop class provides a cool street style experience with a variety of combinations and skills to learn.
Classical Ballet classes at Jacquelyn's School of Dance are designed to develop good technique, posture, poise, and artistry in students. They follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus.
For anyone looking to learn dance or continue their dance journey, Jacquelyn's School of Dance is a place where they can find a supportive and inclusive environment, experienced teachers, and a wide range of dance styles to explore. Contact information can be found on their website for enrolment inquiries or to learn more about their classes and programmes.