JSDance, located in Moorooka, is a dance school that has been fostering a love of dance and building lifelong friendships for 25 years. With a wide range of classes available, JSDance offers something for everyone, from jazz and tap dancing to classical ballet, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, Broadway jazz, and acrobatics. They even have a special Boys Club and a Pre-School Programme to cater to all age groups and interests.
At JSDance, their values are centred around fostering a love of dance and encouraging students to grow and develop through their relationships with their teachers, friends, and themselves. They have an inclusive class policy, providing a non-competitive environment where students learn the value of working together, training together, and performing together. They understand that students learn at different paces, so their class structures and teaching methods reflect this, ensuring that each student can reach their full potential.
Conveniently catering to students in Moorooka, Salisbury, Tarragindi, Annerley, Holland Park, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, and other parts of the Brisbane region, JSDance is easily accessible for all dancers. Their studio is located at Moorooka Lions Club Hall on 131 Koala Rd, Moorooka, QLD 4105.
JSDance offers a variety of classes for both recreational students and those looking for more serious training. With classes structured around syllabi such as RAD Ballet, Glenn Wood Tap, ATOD Jazz, and Acrobatic Arts, they ensure that students receive a well-rounded dance education. While examinations are offered for ballet and tap, they are not compulsory. At the end of every year, JSDance holds a concert where students can showcase their hard work and progress.
For preschool-aged children, JSDance is proud to be an official location for READY SET DANCE, READY SET BALLET, and READY SET MOVE. These innovative programmes introduce young children to the world of dance in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Jazz classes at JSDance consist of warm-up exercises, combinations, and routines that are upbeat and energetic, focusing on kick, turns, and body isolations. Tap dancing classes include warm-up and technique at the barre and centre combinations, teaching students exciting techniques and intricate rhythms based on the Glenn Wood Tap syllabus. Contemporary dance classes explore the natural energy and emotions of a dancer through floor work, partner work, and other forms of dance technique. Lyrical classes require core strength and technique, combining elements of classical ballet and jazz.
Lastly, hip hop classes offer a cool street style with a fun warm-up element each week and a variety of combinations and skills to learn.
Classical ballet classes at JSDance focus on developing a strong technique, posture, and poise, while retaining a sense of enjoyment. They follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, ensuring a comprehensive ballet education.
With a passion for dance and a dedication to providing the best dance education possible, JSDance is the ideal dance school for students of all ages and skill levels. Get in touch with them today to start your dance journey.