5-9 Year Olds
Classes for children in lower primary school
Young dancers will grow in confidence as they are supported to develop skills, technique, strength, flexibility and coordination in fun and supportive dance classes at our Hornsby Studio.
We offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop for this age group, providing a solid foundation for future dance progression and skills transferrable beyond the Studio.
2024 Classes
Note: Ages listed are based on the age a student is turning in 2024.
Ballet
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Kindy Ballet (5-6 years): Saturday 10:15am - 11:00am
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Beginners Ballet (7-8 years): Saturday 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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Grade 2 Ballet (9-10 years*): Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Classical Ballet is a celebration of form and technique, combining graceful, fluid movements and story telling. GLM proudly teaches the Ballet Australasia Ltd (BAL) syllabus, introducing young dancers to the recognised technique of Classical ballet in carefully graded and interesting exercises. More about Ballet classes at GLM here.
*Ages are a guide only.
Jazz
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Kindy Jazz/Tap Combo (5-6 years): Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Beginners Jazz/Tap Combo (7-8 years): Saturday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Junior Jazz (9-12 years): Friday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A lively and popular style, Jazz is rooted in classical technique and blended with today’s more modern styles. Recognised by bold and dramatic movements including kicks, turns and leaps, Jazz classes support the development of well-rounded skills in young dancers. More about Jazz classes at GLM here.
Tap
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Kindy Jazz/Tap Combo (5-6 years): Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Beginners Jazz/Tap Combo (7-8 years): Saturday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Grade 2 Tap (8-9 years*): Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Part dance, part music, tap dancers create their own sound with simple and complex rhythms, working with what is effectively a percussive instrument strapped to their feet! GLM proudly teach the Ballet Australasia Limited (BAL) Tap syllabi, providing up to date trends with sound tap technique in carefully graded classes. More about Tap classes at GLM here.
*Ages are a guide only.
Hip Hop
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Beginners Hip Hop (6-8 years): Friday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Rather pop than plié? Hip Hop is a street style of dance that incorporates strong and distinctive movements, often performed to the epic beats of hip hop, urban or RnB music. More about Hip Hop classes at GLM here.
Enrolment & Fees
Enrolment with GLM is annual - when you join a class, you are enrolling for the year. Mid-year and mid-term enrolments are welcome (tuition will be pro rata). Tuition is paid by the term, and a standard 10 week term for one class will be $155 - $185, depending on class duration. Visit this page for more information about fees at GLM.
Term Dates 2024: GLM classes follow the NSW public school terms, breaking for school holidays. As enrolment is for the year, you do not need to re-enrol each term.
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Term 1: Tuesday 30 January - Saturday 13 April (inclusive).
Uniform
Click here for uniform requirements by style of dance.
Showcase
The high point of the dance year for many, GLM presents a Showcase each December - two fabulous evenings in which our entire student body get to show their progression and perform the dances they have been learning in their classes for their family, friends and loved ones. You will receive information about Showcase in your Welcome Booklet at the start of the year (or when you first enrol, if joining later), and more information is released over the year as Showcase nears.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about classes at GLM? Contact us here, we'd love to help.
