JUNIOR CLASSES

8-9 yrs

Gungahlin & Tuggeranong

As dancers grow, so do their skills! This stage introduces more structured technique, musicality, and choreography while keeping classes fun and inspiring. It’s the perfect time for students to explore different styles, develop confidence, and take their dancing to the next level.

Why Junior Dancers Thrive Here

  • Every dancer is seen: At this formative stage of growth, our teachers take care to notice each child’s individuality—their emerging confidence, quiet determination, and joyful curiosity. We meet them where they are, ensuring every dancer feels acknowledged, supported, and excited to be part of the studio.

  • Every dancer is celebrated: From mastering a new step to building friendships and gaining confidence, we honour every milestone along the way. Junior dancers are recognised for their effort and progress, fostering a positive self-image and a genuine love for learning.

  • Every dancer is challenged: Our junior programs are thoughtfully designed to introduce strong technical foundations while nurturing imagination and self-expression. Students are encouraged to take on new challenges in a safe and encouraging environment, building both skill and confidence through purposeful progression.

  • Every dancer is cherished: Above all, our juniors are cared for deeply—as dancers and as young people. We prioritise their emotional well-being, creating a warm, inclusive studio culture where each child feels safe, respected, and truly valued.

Jazz

Tap

Ballet

Acro

Our Jazz classes are energetic, technique focussed, and allow students opportunities to improvise and learn about their own creative process in choreography.

Our Tap classes are modern with a technical foundation. Students can build a sound understanding of musicality using the floor to create their own beats and rhythms with their feet.

Our Classical Ballet classes are progressive and comprehensive. Students receive an anatomical approach to their technique and a student-centered method allowing them to reach their own full potential while progressing with the class.

In this fun and dynamic class your child will develop strength and flexibility as they explore the variety of shapes their bodies can create. Through our Acro program, students are given the opportunity to participate in strength and conditioning classes to further develop their skills and refine their strength. It is advised that acro is taken alongside a dance style like jazz, lyrical, contemporary or ballet for best practice.

Lyrical

Contemporary

Musical

Theatre

Jazz Funk & Hip Hop

The Lyrical style, like most, uses ballet technique as a foundation for free movement. Students will learn how to extend their balletic skills and explore musicality and emotion further.

Our Contemporary classes are carefully constructed and provide students with the opportunity to explore modern movement, improvisation, & learn about their own creative process.

Dance Edge offers Song and Dance, as well as Speech and Drama classes. The separation of these styles allows Musical Theatre skills to be refined based on the student's interest in the genre.

For younger students, Jazz Funk is offered as a blend of Hip Hop and Jazz foundations. Our Hip Hop classes keep this popular genre age appropriate and current. Individuality is encouraged throughout this comprehensive program and students are given opportunities to improvise and create their own pieces.

How to Enrol at Dance Edge

Your dancer’s journey begins with these simple steps:

  • STEP 1: Enrol Now

    Click the 'BEGIN YOUR DANCE JOURNEY' button on this page to set up your Parent Portal. This ensures our Studio Concierge has your correct contact details and can follow up to discuss your dancer’s interests and class suitability.

  • STEP 2: Join Your BAND Group

    After enrolling, use the BAND app link provided to join your dancer’s age group. This is our main channel for updates, events, and reminders – specific to your child’s program. Click the "Join the Dance Edge Community" button to join. It's completely FREE!

  • STEP 3: Payment & Confirmation

    Once your dancer’s enrollment is confirmed, our finance team will reach out with all payment information. Keep an eye on your inbox – and check your spam folder just in case!

All Inclusive Pricing Model

This model has been thoughtfully developed to provide your family with simplicity, predictability, and value, and it ensures your dancer’s tuition, insurances, concerts, community events, resources, school holiday classes, and more are all bundled into one consistent fee across 52 weeks. Further information on Terms & Conditions will be made available upon enrollment or by request. A full break down of inclusions can be found on our 'Pricing' page.

Uniform Options

The uniform options below are suitable for students attending jazz, tap, acro, lyrical, contemporary, and song and dance classes.

All ballet students- Uniform pieces below can be purchased from Attitude Australia

(Mitchell or Phillip stores)

Black 'Anabelle' leotard with wrap skirt

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