CLASS DESCRIPTION
ACROBATICS​
Home of ACROLINK, an acrobatic syllabus developed by co-director Greta Brinsley. Acrobatics involves feats of balance, agility, and coordination, and our classes emphasize building personal strength, tumbling, contortion, and floor skills. The ACROLINK syllabus is designed to enhance and complement your dance training.
SKILLS LAB​
Skills Lab is an extra weekly training session dedicated to refining specific acrobatic skills. Each class focuses on different aspects of acrobatics, tailored to complement and advance the students' progress in all areas.
MVMT LAB​
A weekly intensive encompassing all genres of dance and personal development. Featuring both in-house and guest faculty, this class is designed to enhance each dancer's versatility and overall skill set.
CLASSICAL​
Ballet provides a crucial technical foundation for all dancers. Studying classical ballet enhances poise, confidence, coordination, and discipline, serving as the foundation for a well-rounded dance education.
TECHNIQUE​
Strong technique is the basis of all of dance, from holding your body correctly while performing, to executing skills properly. Technique extends across all areas of dance, regardless of the style.
JAZZ​
Jazz dance is known for its high energy and dynamic movement, characterised by powerful and expressive steps. Jazz classes often encompass a range of styles, from Street Dance to Lyrical Jazz.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY​
Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques, performed to music with lyrics that inspire profound emotional expression. This style emphasizes conveying personal feelings and emotions through expressive movement, showcasing both dynamic strength and technical skill.
TAP​
Wearing your instruments allows you to create your own rhythm and beats, helping dancers develop a deeper understanding of rhythm and musicality. Tap dancing contributes to becoming a well-rounded dancer by enhancing these skills.
COMMERCIAL/HIP HOP ​
A current industry favourite, commercial jazz has rapidly gained popularity as one of the leading dance styles. Emerging as an art form, it blends hip-hop movements with broader dance elements. This upbeat, high-energy genre encourages dancers to discover and express their unique individual style.
BROADWAY​
A theatrical class designed to develop triple threat performers, with a focus alternating between dance, acting, and singing. This class emphasizes storytelling and character portrayal, making it a dynamic and engaging experience for students.
BODY CONDITIONING​
Body conditioning focuses on exercises designed to enhance overall physical fitness. Total body conditioning aims to boost strength and cardiovascular health, contributing to overall general fitness.
PRE-POINTE/POINTE​
In this class is ideal for dancers seeking to strengthen their classical technique by focusing on the feet, ankles and legs, essential for pointe work and all dance genres. Through targeted exercises and conditioning, students will enhance their strength, flexibility and overall stability.
OPEN TRAINING SESSION​
Open training sessions offer 30-minute blocks where dancers can practice independently in the studio under guided supervision. From technical and acrobatic skill refinement to choreography revision, these sessions are for individual development.
MVMT COMPANY​
With ages ranging from Mini to Senior, ‘MVMT Company’ is the competitive team at MVMT Dance Complex. This company operates on an invitation/audition-only basis and requires mandatory classes, rehearsals, and competitions. It is ideal for dedicated and passionate dancers who aim to advance their careers in the performing arts.
MVMT COMPANY SOLOIST​
For MVMT Company dancers of any age who wish to represent MVMT Dance Complex at local, national, and international solo competitions, this commitment involves weekly private training and biannual meetings (Terms 1 & 3) with MVMT Directors. These meetings will focus on each dancer’s short-term and long-term goals and discuss how we can support their progress.
MVMT COMPANY SOLOIST SHOWCASE​
A regular opportunity for MVMT Company Soloists to perform for peers and staff. This showcase helps build confidence and refine performance quality, giving dancers valuable experience in performing for an audience.