Classes
At Portland Danz X-tensions, we are a small school with a strong focus on team work and our 'dance family'. We offer a wide variety of classes for children and young adults, from beginner to advanced skill levels.
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Ready Set Dance (Preschool program)
Dance classes for 3 - 5 year old children with strong focus on fun while learning early jazz, hip-hop, tap and singing through games, imagination and dance play.
Students also learn to how to take turns, to be a leader, improved listening and concentration skills, basic manners and more.
Classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Concerts are optional but those who participate learn memory skills, spatial awareness, further develop confidence and social skills.
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Classical Ballet Classes
Once a week ballet classes for 5 to 18 year olds, beginner to advanced levels. Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus. Concert performances also see students branch out to experience character, neo classical and lyrical dance styles. Pointe work is also offered to students at the appropriate age and level of technique.
Through learning ballet students gain poise, self-discipline, spatial awareness both in a team environment and individually, learn muscle development and control, improved memory skills, improved confidence, goal setting and long lasting friendships.
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Jazz Classes
Once a week jazz classes for 5 to 18 year olds, beginner to advanced levels. Australian Teachers of Dancing Jazz Moves syllabus. For concert performances students may also learn musical theatre and contemporary dance styles.
Jazz dance students learn to have improved cardiovascular functionality, a higher level of strength and control of their bodies, improved flexibility, a higher level of spacial awareness when in a group, faster reaction times, improved memory skills, goal setting skills, improved confidence and make friends for life.
Hip-hop Classes
Once a week hip-hop classes for 6 to 18 year olds, beginner to intermediate levels. Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus.
Hip-hop dancing teaches the importance of strength and control of the body, develops confidence and spacial awareness, lifts students level of fitness and co-ordination, improves memory skills and creates new friendships.
Tap Dance Classes
Once a week tapping classes for 5 to 18 year olds, beginner to advanced levels. Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus. For concert performances students may experience traditional through to "Bootmen" styles of tap routines.
Tap dancing teaches a student improved musicality and rhythm skills. They also learn the importance of precision and team work for a group to sound as one. Tapping also develops confidence, improves memory skills, teaches goal setting and spacial awareness skills, improves leadership skills and creates close knit friendships.
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Contemporary Classes
Highly creative classes for dancers 11 years and over that develop co-ordination, flexibility, strength, body awareness, spatial awareness, confidence, and improvisation dance skills in non judgmental environment.
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Competitive classes (invitation only)
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Competition Troupe
By invitation only. For dedicated students who wish to further their dance experience and performance skills. Students learn routines at a higher skill level with a strong focus on team work, technique and performance.
Private Lessons
Technical classes: For students who want more personal attention to assist them in furthering their level of skill in a choosen style of dance.
Competition solo classes: By invitation only. For dedicated students who wish to take their dance further. Classes focus on increasing skill levels and learning age appropriate solo routines in readiness for performance at competitions.
