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Burns Bay Dance Studios, located in Lane Cove, is a professional and vibrant dance school that offers a range of classes for students of all ages and levels of experience. Whether you're looking to learn the creative skills of dance or simply want to stay fit, Burns Bay Dance Studios provides a fun-filled atmosphere where you can pursue your passion for movement and performance.
In 2001, Burns Bay Dance Studios was founded with the goal of supporting young people in their love of dance. Over the years, the studio has inspired and nurtured children's discovery of dance, and in 2012, the business underwent a refresh and simplified its name to Burns Bay Dance Studios. Now, celebrating 10 Years of Dance, the studio is excited to continue its journey and celebrate more milestones with its students.
At Burns Bay Dance Studios, they offer a wide range of dance classes, including ballet, jazz, acrobatic dance, hip hop, tap, and contemporary. The studio also supports solo and group Eisteddfods, providing opportunities for students to showcase their talent and passion for dance.
The ballet classes at Burns Bay Dance Studios are based on the ATOD (Australian Teachers of Dancing) syllabus. Ballet has always played a significant role in the evolution of popular dance, requiring incredible discipline to be performed correctly. Students who wish to take ballet exams are required to attend two ATOD classes per week, ensuring a comprehensive dance education that focuses on technique and grace.
Jazz dance classes at Burns Bay Dance Studios trace their roots back to Africa, where movement was used in religious ceremonies and as a means of preserving identity and history. Today, jazz dance has evolved into a diverse and dynamic form of expression, with styles such as theatre jazz, contemporary jazz, lyrical jazz, and jazz funk. The studio offers jazz classes for students of all ages and levels.
For those interested in contemporary dance, Burns Bay Dance Studios offers classes that blend various dance forms, such as dance theatre, physical theatre, contact improvisation, and video dance. Contemporary dance embraces diversity and experimentation, allowing dancers to create captivating and unique performances by combining different techniques and styles.
Hip hop, one of the newest dance forms, is often misunderstood. Burns Bay Dance Studios aims to showcase the roots and evolution of hip hop dance, which originated in the 1970s and was influenced by the b-boy movement in New York and the West Coast Funk movement in Los Angeles. Hip hop classes at the studio provide an energetic and upbeat environment for students to learn the foundations and latest moves of this popular dance style.
Tap dance, a uniquely American theatrical dance, is another offering at Burns Bay Dance Studios. Derived from traditional dances such as clog dance, jigs, and reels, tap dance focuses on precise rhythmical foot movements and audibly tapping feet. With its roots in both English and African dances, tap dance has become a beloved form of self-expression. The studio offers tap classes that cater to beginners and experienced tappers alike.
Burns Bay Dance Studios welcomes students of all ages and levels of experience. Whether you're a walking child or an adult looking to unleash your inner dancer, the studio has a class to suit your needs. In addition to group classes, private coaching is also available upon request.
Join Burns Bay Dance Studios and become a part of a dynamic and inspiring dance community. Enrol now and embark on a journey of self-expression, discipline, and joy through dance.