Welcome to Eagleby dance centre a school dedicated to developing excellence in dance in a fun and supportive environment, our vision as a school is to enable all students to achieve their personal best and to nurture their aspirations for dance.

Eagleby dance centre offers tuition for all ages, and levels of ability in the styles of RAD Classical Ballet, SFD Jazz/Funk and Tap.   New Drama classes also commencing in term 3 contact Heather for further information.

Heather Barraclough R.A.D Adv Dip Dance

 About the principal
Heather Barraclough has taught a wide range of dance styles and holds a Advance diploma in Dance as well as an Royal academy of dance, and a Southern Federation of Dance Teachers’ certificate. Her most recent credits include:-Dancer role in the Jupiter’s Casino Stage Spectacular “Tempo Rouge” (2006), “Zingara” (2007), dance captain for Sea World gold coast and The Brazilian Touch Theatre Restaurant Brisbane.

Term 2 Time Table
17th of April - 22nd of June 2012
(Classes are subject to change depending on class numbers, ballet students wishing to enter exams must attend two classes per week. Exams are optional if you do not wish to enter you may attend one or both classes. Students must reach minimum age by January 1st 2012. (For eg: Ballet Primary must have reached 5yrs to attend this class by January 1st 2012.)

Tuesdays
3.30-4.00pm Primary Jazz (4-6yrs)
4.00-4.30pm Primary Tap (4-6yrs)
4.30-5.15  Level 2 Jazz (7yrs+ )
5.15-6.30pm Grade 2 Ballet (9yrs-10yrs)

Thursdays
3.30-4.00pm Pre-primary Ballet (3-5yrs)
4.00-4.45pm Level 2 Tap (7yrs+)
4.45-5.30pm Grade 1 Ballet (7-9yrs)
5.30-6.30pm Grade 2 Ballet (9-10 yrs)

Fridays
3.30-4.00pm Primary Ballet (4-6yrs)
4.00-4.30pm Tiny tots (2.5-3.5yrs)
4.30-5.30pm Grade 1 Ballet (7-9yrs )
5.30-6.30pm Grade 4 Ballet (11yrs+)                                                                                               6.30-7.00pm Private Lesson
Please note; Please notify the principal if you wish to enter an exam. Exams are optional. Primary students must reach 6yrs by January 1st 2012 to enter.

Upcoming events

Term 2 Commences 17th April 2012

Eagleby Youth Festival 21st April 2012

Beenleigh Cane Festival Parade May 26th

Drama Classes commencing Term 3

RAD exams Oct date TBC

Concert Dec date TBC

Class descriptions

Tiny tots 2.5 yrs- 3.5yrs
An introduction to ballet and jazz for young dancers. This class aims to encourage imagination, basic technique, flexibility, musicality and a love for dance.

R.A.D Classical Ballet 4yrs+
From this age (pre-primary) students commence learning their RAD classical syllabus, which can be followed to professional standard (solo-seal).

S.F.D Jazz 4ys+
Students can also begin to study the Southern Federation of Dance Syllabus. Danced to popular music, jazz is an ever evolving style. In addition to syllabus work routines are developed and performed at events and the end of year concert.

S.F.D Tap 4ys+
Tap students also study the Southern Federation of Dance Syllabus. Like jazz, tap routines are danced to popular music. The Tap syllabus which includes theory and practice develops good tap technique, rhythm,style and musicality. This class also works on a routine each week.

Bridal Classes- Wedding dances choreographed for your special day.

Private Classes- One on one tuition for exams or for special occasions.