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9-12 Year Olds
Classes for children in upper primary school
Older children will love the challenge of learning new skills, improving their dance technique in super-fun and supportive environment. Grow in confidence and ignite passion with a great range of styles: Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical and Musical Theatre.
2024 Classes
Note: Ages listed are based on the age a student is turning in 2024.
Ballet
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Grade 2 Ballet (9-10 years*): Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Grade 3 Ballet (10-11 years*): Wednesday 4:45pm - 5:45pm
*Ages are a guide only.
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, allowing dancers to progress through the recognised technique of Classical ballet in carefully graded and interesting exercises. More about Ballet classes at GLM here.
Jazz
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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 dancers of all ages. More about Jazz classes at GLM here.
Tap
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Grade 2 Tap (8-9 years*): Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Grade 5 Tap (11-12 years*): Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:45pm
*Ages are a guide only.
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.
Hip Hop
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Junior Hip Hop (9-12 years): Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Contemporary
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Junior Contemporary (9-12 years): Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ready to get creative with your movements? Contemporary is an innovative and expressive style of dance that combines elements of many dance genres including jazz, ballet and modern, exploring the boundaries, versatility and improvisation in movement. More about Contemporary classes at GLM here.
Lyrical
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Junior Lyrical (9-15 years): Monday 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Lyrical is a style not dissimilar to Contemporary, also utilising techniques from ballet and jazz. Lyrical places a strong focus on storytelling, connecting music and song lyrics to a dancer’s movements and expression. More about Lyrical classes at GLM here.
Musical Theatre
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Junior Musical Theatre (9-15 years): Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Love a good showtune? Are you a performer at heart? With a strong emphasis on theatre jazz, our Musical Theatre classes support students to develop their skills in singing, dancing and acting, learning how to combine all three disciplines into a musical performance (but don't worry, singing isn't compulsory!). More about Musical Theatre classes at GLM here.
Performance Troupe
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Performance Troupe (10-15 years, by invitation only): Monday 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Our Performance Troupe is a selective class, in which students must receive an invitation to enrol. Our Troupe focuses on developing advanced dance skills and creating routines to be performed competitively throughout the year.
Helpful Information
Location: Our studio is on Jersey Street, less than 5 minutes from Westfield. Get directions here.
Trials: We offer a complimentary trial in any class at GLM.
Enrolments: We love welcoming new students to the GLM family! New enrolments are welcome throughout the year (tuition will be pro rata). Please note classes break for school holidays. Click here to learn more about enrolling at GLM.
Fees: All information about fees at GLM can be found here on our website.
Uniform: Uniform requirements by style of dance are listed on this webpage.
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 gets to show their progression and perform the dances they have been learning in their classes for their family, friends and loved ones.
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