Classes at the ACPA

CHOOSE A CLASS THAT SUITS YOU!

WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF DANCE, VOCAL AND DRAMA CLASSES IN ADELAIDE FOR ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND STYLES.

From kids dance classes to adult fitness sessions, we have it all!

PRE SCHOOL
Begin your journey. Imagine, create and explore. 2 yrs and up
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Weekly classes available for 6yrs and up
SENIOR SCHOOL
Styles include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Music Theatre
ADULT CLASSES
A great range of beg-adv class options including flash fitness, heels, hip hop and jazz.
COMPETITION TEAMS
Jazz Troupes, Hip Hop Crews + Performance Teams from 6yrs and up

Dance Star - PreSchool 2 - 5 yrs

Dance Star PreSchool Program 2 - 5 yrs

Pre-school program teaching kids about dance in a fun and exciting environment
Hi DANCESTARS!   Flexi Lexi and Sisqo Disco here!

We’re so excited for you to join our Dancestar classes. This is where all the magic begins…
We DANCE, we SING and have so much FUN together!

But first, let us tell you a little bit more about what’s involved. Our Dance Star classes are entirely inclusive and safe. During class, our friends will teach you all about becoming your very best self. Encouraging creativity, developing confidence and building healthy minds.

Classes include elements of Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop and Singing. You’ll learn to work as a team, create amazing rhythms and sounds and tell your favourite stories with our puppets. Everything you can imagine happens in Dance Star…

It’s just so exciting. We can’t wait to meet all of our new friends!

Flexi and Sisqo

 

Junior Kids Hip Hop 4 - 6 yrs

Kids Hip Hop Classes

Taught by our Hip Hop instructors

Our energetic Junior Kids Hip Hop classes are for kids aged between 4 and 6 years old.

These classes allow passionate young students to explore the foundations of Hip Hop Dance whilst working on their musicality, rhythm and coordination to develop an excellent skill set in the Hip Hop genre.

As one of our most popular classes here at ACPA, you are guaranteed your child will walk out buzzing with energy. Elements include Popping, Locking, Break, Old School, New School and Urban Dance

 

Boys Hip Hop 4 - 6 yrs

All Boys Dance Classes

Taught by our Male Hip Hop instructors

Our ACPA Boys classes offer an all-boy experience learning the foundations of Hip Hop taught by our incredible male Teaching Staff. Our Boys Classes combine elements of Hip Hop, Popping, Locking and breakdance in a strong but caring Masculine environment.

These classes are great for boosting self confidence, co-ordination, and discipline whilst also providing the appropriate technical aspects respective to the boy’s age and ability.

We understand Boys and therefore have created a fantastic learning environment.

Our Boys Dance Class teachers have varied expertise in boys dancing, as well as being passionate, dedicated and always caring to their boy dance students.

 

Jazz 6 - 12 yrs

Jazz 6 - 12 yrs

Our Jazz Technique classes are a great way to develop a strong foundation in technique

Our Jazz Technique classes are a great way to develop a strong foundation in technique.

During this class students will work towards various turn, jump and pirouette combinations with a strong focus on stretch, strength and conditioning components.

Our Jazz classes utilise the Australian Teachers of Dancing Syllabi and are a very beneficial and exciting class to be a part of.

Students will experience a combination of Commercial, Broadway and Music Theatre Jazz styles.

Tap 6 - 12 yrs

Tap 6 - 12 yrs

This amazing dance class challenges the students rhythm and overall awareness

Our Tap dance class are focussed on the development of strong Tap technique made famous by Fred Astaire and the ‘Urban’ approach made popular by Australia’s Professional Company ‘Tap Dogs.’

Our Tap dance classes expose students to a variety of different styles including street stomp, old school classic and commercial tap to ensure they gain experience in a broad variety of Tap Technique.

Our Tap classes challenge the students rhythm, musicality and overall awareness as a performer.

Kids Hip Hop 6 - 12 yrs

Kids Hip Hop 6 - 12 yrs

Elements include Poppin, Locking, Break, New School, Old School and Urban Dance

Our energetic Kids Hip Hop Dance Classes are for students aged between 6 and 12 years old.

These classes allow young passionate students to explore the foundations of Hip Hop dance whilst working on their rhythm and coordination to develop an excellent skill set in the Hip Hop genre.

As one of our most popular classes here at ACPA, you are guaranteed your child will walk out buzzing with energy.

Our Kids Hip Hop classes includes elements of, Popping, Locking, Break, Old School, New School and Urban Dance.

Ballet 6 - 12 yrs

Ballet 6 - 12 yrs

Classes utilise the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabi relevant to the students level

Our Classical Ballet Dance Classes provide students with an environment that fosters strong discipline and focus whilst ensuring the excitement and passion of dance.

Our ballet classes utilise the Australian Teachers of Dancing Syllabi relevant to each individual students level, providing them with the opportunity to participate in exams and acquire accreditation throughout their dance career.

Here at ACPA, our Ballet classes are uniquely designed and catered towards those that wish to supplement other forms of dance, regain a previous passion and/or simply for its conditioning elements.

Kids Glee 7 - 12 yrs

Kids Glee 7 - 12 yrs

Our Kid's Glee Club Dance Classes work on exclusive mash ups, cool moves and performance training

Following in the footsteps of internationally recognised television show GLEE, during this class students will be taught Dance, Singing and Acting over the course of the year.

These classes aim to inspire students in becoming a ‘Triple Threat’ in the Performing Arts. Students will develop exclusive mash-ups, cool moves and performance training.

This class is a perfect opportunity for young and dedicated students to combine their dance skill set with their vocal and acting.

 

Contemporary 7 - 12 yrs

Contemporary 7 - 12 yrs

Focusses on the strength and control of the dancers legwork, utilising the technique taught in ballet and engaging the core.

Our Contemporary Dance Classes have a strong focus on the strength and control of each student whilst utilising the technique taught in Ballet.

Contemporary dance is an extremely popular form of dance which developed during the middle twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the most dominating performance genres for professionally trained dancers across the world.

Elements include, contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery and characterisation of modern Contemporary Dance.

Acro 7 - 12 yrs

Acro 7 - 12 yrs

This amazing dance class challenges the students rhythm and overall awareness

This internationally recognised syllabi is based on safe and effective progressions in the Acro genre with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.

Here at ACPA, our Acro classes have been specifically designed to draw on dance-based elements such as Ballet, Jazz, Yoga, Pilates and Gymnastics techniques.

This professionally set up program takes the beginner pre-school level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage.

Boys Hip Hop 6 - 12 yrs

Boys Hip Hop 6 - 12 yrs

A fantastic learning environment taught by our Male Hip Hop instructors

Our ACPA Boys classes offer an all-boy experience learning the foundations of Hip Hop taught by our incredible male Teaching Staff. Our Boys Classes combine elements of Hip Hop, Popping, Locking and breakdance in a strong but caring Masculine environment.

These classes are great for boosting self confidence, co-ordination, and discipline whilst also providing the appropriate technical aspects respective to the boy’s age and ability.

We understand Boys and therefore have created a fantastic learning environment.

Our Boys Dance Class teachers have varied expertise in boys dancing, as well as being passionate, dedicated and always caring to their boy dance students.

Music Theatre 6 - 12 yrs

Music Theatre

Our courses cover a wide variety of music theatre genres

Our Music Theatre Classes combine dancing, singing and acting all together to deliver a strong story to the audience.

This class draws on everyones broadway dream, to have their ‘name in lights’, while developing a diverse skill set. Experience theatre taught by our industry professionals who have worked tirelessly over the years in several musical and stage productions. Our courses cover a wide variety of music theatre genres including elements from musicals such as A Chorus Line, Wicked, West Side Story, Lion King, Frozen, just to name a few.

Jazz 13 - 18 yrs

Jazz 13 - 18 yrs

Our Jazz Technique classes are a great way to develop a strong foundation in technique.

Our Jazz Technique classes are a great way to develop a string foundation in technique.

Students will work towards various turn, leap, jump and pirouette combinations, with a focus on stretch, strength and conditioning components. Our Jazz technique classes utilise the Australian Teachers of Dancing Syllabi and are a very beneficial and exciting class to be a part of.

During this class students will experience a combination of Commercial, Broadway and Music Theatre Jazz styles.

Tap 13 - 18 yrs

Tap 13 - 18 yrs

This amazing dance class challenges the students rhythm and overall awareness

Our Tap dance class are focussed on the development of strong Tap technique made famous by Fred Astaire and the ‘Urban’ approach made popular by Australia’s Professional Company ‘Tap Dogs.’

Our Tap dance classes expose students to a variety of different styles including street stomp, old school classic and commercial tap to ensure they gain experience in a broad variety of Tap Technique.

During this class students will be challenged with rhythm, musicality and overall awareness as a professional performer.

Hip Hop 13 - 18 yrs

Hip Hop 13 - 18 yrs

Elements include Poppin, Locking, Break, New School, Old School and Urban Dance

Our reputable Senior Hip Hop Dance Classes are for students aged between 13-18 years old.

These classes allow students who are passionate about the Urban Hip Hop style to explore the foundations of Hip Hop Dance whilst developing their rhythm and coordination top develop an outstanding skill set.

As one of our most popular classes, your child is guaranteed to develop a strong foundation in the Hip Hop genre whilst working towards becoming a dynamic and powerful Hip Hop dancer.

Elements include, Popping, Locking, Break, Old School, New School and Urban Dance.

Ballet 13 - 18 yrs

Ballet 13 - 18 yrs

Classes utilise the Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabi relevant to the students level

Our Classical Ballet Dance Classes provide students with an environment that fosters strong discipline and focus whilst ensuring the excitement and passion of dance.

Our ballet classes utilise the Australian Teachers of Dancing Syllabi relevant to each individual students level, providing them with the opportunity to participate in exams and acquire accreditation throughout their dance career.

Here at ACPA, our Ballet classes are uniquely designed and catered towards those that wish to supplement other forms of dance, regain a previous passion and/or simply for its conditioning elements.

Contemporary 13 - 18 yrs

Contemporary 13 - 18 yrs

Focusses on the strength and control of the dancers legwork, utilising the technique taught in ballet and engaging the core.

Our Contemporary Dance Classes have a strong focus on the strength and control of each student whilst utilising the technique taught in Ballet.

Contemporary dance is an extremely popular form of dance which developed during the middle twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the most dominating performance genres for professionally trained dancers across the world.

Elements include, contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery and characterisation of modern Contemporary Dance

Acro 13 - 18 yrs

Acro 13 - 18 yrs

This amazing dance class challenges the students rhythm and overall awareness

This internationally recognised syllabi is based on safe and effective progressions in the Acro genre with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.

Here at ACPA, our Acro classes have been specifically designed to draw on dance-based elements such as Ballet, Jazz, Yoga, Pilates and Gymnastics techniques.

This professionally set up program takes the beginner pre-school level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage.

Boys Hip Hop 13 - 18 yrs

Boys Hip Hop 13 - 18 yrs

A fantastic learning environment taught by our Male Hip Hop instructors

Our ACPA Boys classes offer an all-boy experience learning the foundations of Hip Hop taught by our incredible male Teaching Staff. Our Boys Classes combine elements of Hip Hop, Popping, Locking and breakdance in a strong but caring Masculine environment.

These classes are great for boosting self confidence, co-ordination, and discipline whilst also providing the appropriate technical aspects respective to the boy’s age and ability.

We understand Boys and therefore have created a fantastic learning environment.

Our Boys Dance Class teachers have varied expertise in boys dancing, as well as being passionate, dedicated and always caring to their boy dance students.

Dance Fit

Dance Fit

Our Dance Fit dance classes combine 70's, 80's and 90's music with hot dance steps and inspiring rhythms

Mums and Dads! Are you looking for a fun way to stay fit in and energetic and encouraging atmosphere?

Then this is the class for you! At the Australian Company of Performing Arts, we offer classes for adults who can learn dance in a fitness focussed environment keeping your heart rate going for the whole duration of the lesson.

Our Dance Fit dance classes combine 70s, 80s, and 90s music with hot dance steps and inspiring rhythms that will keep you on your feet for the FULL HOUR!

During our Dance Fit Program, you’ll learn basic dance moves in a fitness inspired environment to meet your desired goals.

Int and Adv Heels

Int and Adv Heels

GET FIT, HAVE FUN, BE SEXY!

Our Heels classes draw on Hip Hop, Pop, Burlesque and Commercial dance in an inspiring and uplifting environment. This class gives you the confidence and power to take over the dance floor.

During this class, students will learn the basics of Female empowerment on stage including strutting techniques, performance training and a diverse range of routines including chair dancing and so much more.

It’s the ultimate Girl Power class where students will develop their self belief and overall presence on stage as a professional performer.

Open Jazz

Open Jazz

Our Jazz Technique classes are a great way to develop a strong foundation in technique

Our Jazz Technique classes are a great way to develop a strong foundation in technique.

Students will work towards various turn, leap, jump and pirouette combinations, with a focus on stretch, strength and conditioning components.

Our Advanced Jazz class exposes students to the Professional Dance Industry providing them the opportunity to work in an open-minded space with Industry Teaching Staff. During this class students will experience a combination of Commercial, Broadway and Music Theatre Jazz styles.

Int/Adv Commercial

Int/Adv Commercial

For students wishing to extend and develop their training…our Industry class will best prepare you for the professional industry!

Taught by industry relevant teachers, this class has been designed for students who have had experience in dance.

Drawing on commercial styles such as Hip Hop and Jazz Funk, the training is focussed on high level choreography.

This class explores routines that would be performed as a back-up dancer, on tour with an artist or in concept videos.

Open to dancers from all over SA, this is a great class to further your training while in Adelaide.   

Jazz Troupes - Various Ages

Jazz Troupes - Various Ages

For junior students to further develop their performance skillset

At ACPA, our Jazz Troupes are designed to further develop the performance skillset of each individual student involved, to then come together and deliver a high quality, in sync routine.

We focus on the development of Jazz technique whilst also working on strength, conditioning and flexibility. Students who join our troupes are asked to also participate in Ballet classes, as we believe this is an imperative component of their growth.

Jazz Troupes compete at state competitions including, Get the Beat, SASDS, and Evolution Dance Competition.

We have the following troupe age groups:
6 and Under
8 and Under
10 and Under
12 and Under
15 and Under
Open Age

Auditions for our Jazz Troupes are held annually.
Please get in touch with our team to find out more information.

Performance Teams - Various Ages

Performance Teams - Various Ages

We offer the opportunity to advance your training with our performance and competition teams

Advance your training with our highly reputable Performance Teams.

Running for over 25 years, these teams have successfully trained some of Australia’s best performers.
What we love most is that the students are extended beyond their dance technique. They cover training in learning to become an MC, develop their onstage performance quality, build stageskills, work through mock auditions, train in Film/TV and so much more.

Performance Teams compete in both Jazz and Music Theatre, while in the second semester they develop a Musical to perform at our End of Year Production. Taught by some of the most experienced staff in South Australia, these teams add a huge value to each individual performances asset list.

Performance Team Age Groups:
12 and Under
15 and Under
Open Age

Auditions for our Performance Teams are held annually.
Please get in touch with our team to find out more information.

Hip Hop Crews - Various Ages

Hip Hop Crews - Various Ages

Our Hip Hop crews focus on Hip Hop foundations in preparation for performances around Australia

With over 15 years experience in Hip Hop Competitions and several State, National and International Hip Hop Dance titles, ACPA is the right place if you want to extend your training.

With 6 crews who train weekly in a variety of age categories, our teams are coached under an intensive yet highly specialised program. We focus on implementing Hip Hop Foundations whilst bringing out the confident performer in each student.

Current Crew Age Categories:
10 and Under: Lil Dynamites
12 and Under: Elementz
15 and Under: Project Swag + District 37
Open Age: Republic + Offline

Students who join our Hip Hop Crews are asked to also participate in Jazz training 1x a week to ensure they are further extending their dance skillset and therefore bringing a stronger force to crews.

Auditions for our crews are held annually.
Please get in touch with our team to find out more information.