Dance Styles
Click on the name of each style to see an example of what the style looks like!
80's Fit
Dig out your lycra, sweat bands & leg warmers as these classes are designed for the 80′s
footloose. Get physical with this totally awesome dance workout that will get you fit 80′s
style. With a combination of cardio dance moves and floorwork that would make Jane
Fonda proud, 80s Fit will get you rocking!
These one hour classes will have you dancing, sweating, thrusting, pumping, stretching and toning, all
while laughing and singing along to your favourite 80′s tunes.Class routines are changed monthly
allowing you to master the steps while enjoying the music of different 80s genres and themes.
| Clothing | Active wear is recommended, otherwise comfortable clothing & shoes that you can move easily in |
| To see more | @mixtape_studio_melbourne on Instagram, @mixtapestudio on Facebook |
| Further info | More information on 80's Fit please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
90's Street Jam
A new addition to our timetable, 90's Street Jam is a fun, upbeat, high energy classthat truly captures the essence of the 90's. With influences of hip hop and funk, you'll learn a new routine each week that will have you looking like a modern day MC-Hammer!
| Clothing | Comfortable exercise clothing & shoes that you can move easily in |
| To see more | @theofficialdagogo on Instagram |
| Further info | More information on 90' Street Jam please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Afrobeats
Brought to life in the 21st century, this style originated in West Africa and is a fusion of traditional African dancing combined with elements of dancehall, hip hop and house. Afrobeats is a great style to get a full body workout as well as cardio, with propulsive leg and arm movements being the focus of the choreography.
Popular modern western references to Afrobeats music have been Drake's hit "One Dance" and Beyonce's "Lion King: the Gift".
| Clothing | Comfortable exercise clothing and shoes that you can move easily in. | |
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| Further info | More information on Ballet please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Ballet
Ballet is a formal style of dance. It is excellent for improving agility, coordination, flexibility, grace and strength. Ballet teachers use a 'barre' (bar) for support during ballet exercise. These exercises consist of repetitive moves in a variety of set positions.
One of the most popular dance styles, ballet is best known for the “point” technique where dancers use shoes that are especially created for dancing on their toes. However, this is only one facet of ballet – one that requires a whole lot of training before the dancer masters this move.
Some of the most famous ballets include Giselle, Swan Lake & The Nutcracker.
| Clothing | Ballet shoes (or socks) and comfortable exercise clothing that you can move easily in. |
| To see more |
@scimmdancecompany on Instagram, or @SCIMMDanceCompany on Facebook |
| Further info | More information on Ballet please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Brazilian Samba
Brazilian Samba comes from Brazil and is known for it's fast footwork, booty shaking, body isolating exciting movements. Brazilian Samba is especially great for fitness as it is continuously moving. Brazilian Samba is danced to drums and beats from Brazil and is high energy both musically and the dance style.
| Clothing | Comfortable exercise clothing and shoes that you can move easily in, samba heels optional |
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| Further info |
More information on Brazilian Samba or any other class contact |
Broadway/Theatre Jazz
Broadway Jazz or Theatre Jazz belong to dance styles that emphasise performance and characterisation skills that is centred on jazz as seen in large musical productions like Chicago, Moulin Rouge and Mamma Mia. Beginner classes are perfect for people looking for some fun and wanting to get fit. The more advanced dance classes ideally cater to dancers who are up for the challenge.
| Clothing | Jazz shoes/runners (runners, socks or barefoot are also suitable) and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| To see more |
@jazzrunjess on Instagram @dtona_500 on Instagram @itsmadilee on Instagram, or https://www.madisonleechoreography.com/ |
| Further info | More information on Broadway/Theatre Jazz please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Commercial Jazz
Commercial Jazz combines the styles of jazz and a bit of hip hop to produce a sexy energetic style and would be seen in popular modern video clips and commercial performances. It is a great fuse of technique and personal style.
| Clothing | Comfortable clothing & shoes that you can move easily in. Choreography may be appropriate for heels if advertised by the teacher previously |
| To see more |
@jordancharlesherbert or @bossdancecompany on Instagram @ashtyngloury on Instagram @nolly_weeks on Instagram, or https://www.nollyweeks.com @hasbraown on Instagram |
| Further info | More information on salsa or any other class please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Contemporary
Contemporary is among the most distinctive dance styles often described as earthy. An artistic combination of ballet techniques and naturalistic movements, the contemporary dance style includes a lot of floor work, turn in of the legs and free movement. Contemporary is a fantastic style to help dancers loosen up and get out of their heads and into their bodies.
| Clothing | Foot Undies or barefoot and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| To see more |
@scimmdancecompany on Instagram, or @SCIMMDanceCompany on Facebook @cj_puravida on Instagram @aimeeschollum on Instagram @sarah_carinci on Instagram, @Sarah_carinci on Facebook or http://sarahcarinci.com @petrostreklis on Instagram @thevitalsoul on Instagram |
| Further info | More information on Contemparary please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Dancehall
The Dancehall, or Ragga sound as it is also known, can be identified mainly by digitized rhythms, sounds and strong bass beats. Just like the music genre, the dance style is energetic, powerful and raw whilst maintaining fluidity and control. This unique style of Dancehall is blended with a hint of afro flava and adapts a variety of street dance moves and other ethnic dance styles.
The classes start with a thorough warm up which progress into drills and foundational moves to introduce students to the style. This will also equip you with the ability to freestyle. And then the class finishes off with a routine that utilizes foundational moves and more.
| Clothing | Running shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| To see more | @missminxette on Instagram, or @MissMinxette on Facebook |
| Further info |
More information on Dancehall please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Hip Hop / Funk
Hip Hop is one of those dance styles that belongs to the Urban Dance banner. The most famous of all dance styles, hip hop has become widespread as seen in music video clips especially urban performers. In fact, this dance style has grown so popular, you may even find it in video clips of more mainstream artists such as Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.
Hip Hop choreography makes use of the same components and techniques found in other forms of Urban Dance. These include Popping, Locking and Breaking. Meanwhile, martial arts dance styles like Capoeira are also looked to for inspiration.
A regular Hip Hop class begins with a short warm up then proceeds to stretching. Once the warm up and stretching is done, the class performs a series of isolation exercises. These special exercises teach dancers how to move different parts of their body separately. The last section of this class is where the teacher puts together a short routine using a choreography that is both distinctive and can be performed along with the music chosen for that set.
Funk dancing is like the dance styles performed in the latest music videos. These classes are so much fun and patterned after the latest music trends. Funk is a great workout because you won’t even realise that you are exercising. It’s a great beginning for new dancers, especially for those who have never taken a dance class before. A class normally begins with a funky warm-up, light stretching, a special routine and finally, a short cool down.
| Clothing | Running shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| To see more |
@ryan.t.dickson on Instagram @andrew.dowton on Instagram, or @andrewdowtondance on Facebook @trevorjsantos on Instagram @pengelley on Instagram @rewindvince on Instagram @natsuki_akaishi on Instagram @theofficialdagogo on Instagram @jordantierney on Instagram @harryhillcoat on Instagram |
| Further info | More information on Hip Hop / Funk or any other class please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Jazz
Jazz is a combination of dance styles that come from the musical theatre arts. Also known as modern dance or jazz ballet, it is often used in musical theatre, commercials and music video clips. Jazz takes some technique from Classical Ballet.
A typical jazz class begins with a warm up that is focused on stretching and isolating different body parts. Then the class starts learning separate moves like turns, jumps, leaps and pirouettes. A short, step-by-step routine is taught accompanied by popular music (i.e. Top 40, Pop or RnB). The class ends with a short cool-down and stretching.
| Clothing | Jazz shoes/runners (runners, socks or barefoot are also suitable) and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| To see more | @thespacedance |
| Further info | More information on Jazz please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Le Bop Modern Jive
Le Bop, also known as Modern Jive, has origins that can be traced back to France in the 50’s. It was very popular in the nightclubs of Europe. Over time the style has developed to encompass an eclectic mix of hot moves from Jive, Lambada, Dirty Dancing and many other styles of dance. This collage of dance styles against a backdrop of retro and today’s dance music can be heard on commercial radio stations and at nightclubs.
You do not need to bring a partner with you as everyone gets the opportunity to dance with everyone in the class. As a social night, it is a great way to meet some fantastic people.
Beginners with absolutely no previous dance experience need not worry as Le Bop is easy to learn. In fact, we guarantee to have YOU dancing after the first lesson! If you already have some dance experience, Le Bop can encompass some of the moves you already know, while leaving plenty of room for self expression. Currently there are over 400 moves, with more dance moves invented almost weekly. Of course, you can get away with knowing far fewer.
| Clothing | Comfortable casual clothes and footwear. |
| Too see more | @le_bop_melbourne on Instagram or @lebopdance on Facebook |
| Further info | More information on Le Bop at The Space or around Melbourne can be found at http://www.lebopdance.com |
Lyrical
Lyrical combines the styles of ballet, jazz and contemporary and is commonly set to popular music. Lyrical dance uses the lyrics of the music as inspiration to express emotion and gesture.
| Clothing | Jazz shoes or Foot Undies (runners, socks or barefoot are also suitable) and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| Further info | More information on Lyrical Jazz please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Pop Icon
Pop Icon is an energised, fun filled class that will teach you an iconic routine that's featured in some of pop cultures most infamous hits. From Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to Beyonce's 'Single Ladies', from Britney Spears' 'Oops!... I Did It Again' to Justin Beiber's 'Yummy', these adapted routines are a great form of fitness, and will get you one step closer to fulfilling your back up dancer fantasy!
This class only runs on the first Friday of every month, so make sure you save the date!
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| Further info |
More information on Technique please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a mixture of Jamaican and Latin American influences blended with Hip Hop and Electronica beats. It’s a combination of dance styles from the modern era.
| Clothing | Running shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| Further info | More information on Reggaeton please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Tap
Tap is a style of dance distinguished by percussive footwork that marks out precise rhythmic patterns on the floor. Tap Dancing was developed in the United States, but owes much of its development to dance styles that include Irish solo step dance, the English clog dance, Spanish Flamenco and African dance movements.Tap shoes, leather soled shoes that have had metal taps and sound plates attached to them, are recommended. Beginners can make do with street shoes until they decide to purchase tap shoes.
| Clothing | Comfortable casual clothing. Tap shoes are most appropriate but are not nessecary as a regular pair of hard soled shoes with a relatively low heel will suffice. |
| To see more | @thespacecance |
| Further info | More information on Tap or any other class please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Jazz Technique
This particular style of dance involves different combinations of kicks, jumps and turns that will test and enhance your jazz technique, movements and dance styles.
| Clothing | Jazz shoes or Foot Undies (runners, socks or barefoot are also suitable) and comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. |
| Further info |
More information on Technique please contact The Space on (03) 9529 3949 or email info@thespace.com.au |
Last Updated (Friday, 11 February 2022 13:38)