Junior Classes
FOR STUDENTS BORN IN 2008, 2009 2010 or 2011
GUIDE TO TECHNIQUE CLASS GRADINGS FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS
For all other classes (hip hop, acrobatics, contemporary, jazz, street tap, singing, musical theatre and speech & drama) students are categorised as Junior.
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Please note class placement for technique classes (Ballet, Jazz Technique and ISTD Tap) may be based on a student's experience rather than age. Class placement is highly individual and there a number of factors that contribute to this process. The age-based guidelines are provided as a starting point and you may find your child's placement is revised once 2021 classes commence.
For students interested in the nationally-recognised Certificate I in Dance (CUA10113), we offer this courses in partnership with EmpowerDance (RTO43097) and in conjunction regular classes and syllabus work meaning students don't have to take extra time out of school to gain this qualification. NB. Students must be 12 years old to commence the CUA10113 course.
For more information/advice about class selection, check out our classes page or email dance@cjsda.com.au
JUNIOR CLASS TIMES 2021
MONDAY
Junior Group Singing
3.45pm-4.30pm
Ideal for beginners or experienced singers who want weekly practice.
Junior Hip Hop
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
6pm-6.45pm
Up your street cred with this fun class for students who take a minimum of two ballet classes and/or one jazz technique class per week.
Junior Musical Theatre
4.30pm-5.15pm
Welcome to Broadway! Singing, acting and dance skills combine as students recreate theatre classics and become true "triple threats!"
Junior Contemporary
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
6.45pm-7.30pm
Explore the techniques behind lyrical and contemporary dance styles in this class for students who take a minimum of two ballet classes and/or one jazz technique class per week.
Junior Speech & Drama
5.15pm-6pm
Provides students with acting skills, improved confidence and skills that will be useful into adult life. Perfect to develop and improve public speaking skills.
TUESDAY
Intermediate Foundation Ballet
6pm-7pm
As a general guide, this ballet class is for students born in 2008. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Intermediate Foundation Jazz Technique
7pm-8pm
As a general guide, this jazz technique class is for students born in 2008. We follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabus and offer exams by invitation. To be considered for an exam students must also take at least one ballet class per week.
WEDNESDAY
Beginner Ballet
Students aged 8-12
3.45pm-4.30pm
A great introduction to classical ballet for students who would like to try out this beautiful art form without the pressure of structured syllabus work and exams.
Junior Jazz
6pm-6.45pm
A great option for many dancers - this fun, non-syllabus class teaches students jazz techniques including stretching, turns, kicks and leaps plus weekly combos to the latest chart toppers.
Junior Hip Hop
Bronze students only
4.30pm-5.15pm
Learn the latest moves in this fun class for students in our Bronze category. A great option for beginner dancers.
Junior Acrobatics
6.45pm-7.30pm
Strength, flexibility and a range of dance-based acrobatic skills are covered in this extremely popular class. We use the Acrobatic Arts syllabus as a guide.
Junior Contemporary
Bronze students only
5.15pm-6pm
Explore the techniques behind lyrical and contemporary dance styles in this class for students in our Bronze category.
THURSDAY
Technique 2
Gold/Platinum students only
3.45pm-4.30pm
Compulsory for members of our Eisteddfod Team, this class covers extra technique skills following guidelines set by International Dance Technique syllabus.
10/u Eisteddfod
Gold/Platinum students only
5.30pm-6.30pm
Students who take a minimum of three technique classes (Ballet, ISTD Tap & Jazz Technique) are eligible to be part of our 10/under Eisteddfod Team. Eisteddfod Team students in our 10/u team must attend two training sessions per week plus Technique 1 or 2. For more details about Eisteddfod Team age groups, visit our 2021 Student Hub.
Grade 4 Ballet (exam class)
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
6.30pm-7.15pm
Students who would like to be considered to sit the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 4 Exam in 2021 or beyond, must take this class in addition to the regular Saturday class.
Inter Found Ballet (exam class)
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
3.45pm-4.30pm
Students who would like to be considered to sit the Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Foundation Exam in 2021 or beyond, must take this class in addition to the regular Tuesday class.
15/u Eisteddfod Team
Gold/Platinum students only
5.30pm-6.30pm
Students who take a minimum of three technique classes (Ballet, ISTD Tap & Jazz Technique) are eligible to be part of our 15/under Eisteddfod Teams. Eisteddfod Team students must attend two training sessions per week plus Technique 2 or 3. For more details about Eisteddfod Team age groups, visit our 2021 Student Hub.
Technique 3
​Gold/Platinum students only
6.30pm-7.15pm
Compulsory for members of our Eisteddfod Team, this class covers extra technique skills following guidelines set by International Dance Technique syllabus.
12/u Eisteddfod
Gold/Platinum students only
4.30pm-5.30pm
Students who take a minimum of three technique classes (Ballet, ISTD Tap & Jazz Technique) are eligible to be part of our 12/under Eisteddfod Teams. Eisteddfod Team students must attend two training sessions per week plus Technique 2. For more details about Eisteddfod Team age groups, visit our 2021 Student Hub.
Grade 3 Ballet (exam class)
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
6.30pm-7.15pm
Students who would like to be considered to sit the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 3 Exam in 2021 or beyond, must take this class in addition to the regular Saturday class.
Elite 3
Platinum students only
7.15pm-8.15pm
An invitation-only weekly class for students in our Eisteddfod Team who want to further their training.
SATURDAY
Grade 5 Jazz Technique
10..30am-11.15am
As a general guide, this jazz technique class is for students born in 2009. We follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabus and offer exams by invitation. To be considered for an exam students must also take at least one ballet class per week.
Grade 3 ISTD Tap
12pm-12.45pm
Grade 3 Ballet
2.30pm-3.15pm
As a general guide, this ballet class is for students born in 2011. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Junior Acrobatics
11.15am-12pm
Strength, flexibility and a range of dance-based acrobatic skills are covered in this extremely popular class. We use the Acrobatic Arts​ syllabus as a guide.
Grade 2 ISTD Tap
1pm-1.45pm
Elite 2
Platinum students only
3.15pm-4.15pm
An invitation-only weekly class for students in our Eisteddfod Team who want to further their training.
Grade 4 Jazz Technique
12pm-12.45pm
Grade 4 Ballet
1.45pm-2.30pm
As a general guide, this ballet class is for students born in 2009 or 2010. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
FRIDAY
Certificate 1 in Dance
CUA10113
5pm-7pm (3 times per term)
For students born in 2008 or 2009, students studying the Certificate I in Dance course must also attend weekly classes to accumulate hours in the styles in which they will be assessed.
FRIDAY
Our Junior students (turning 10, 11, 12 or 13 in 2021) have a wide range of classes to choose from whether they're dancing for fun and fitness or interested in exams and competition.
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From Acrobatics, Jazz, Hip Hop and Street Tap to Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Singing, Speech & Drama and traditional styles such as Classical Ballet, Tap and Jazz Technique - with 31 classes on our 2021 timetable for this age group, you're sure to find something to suit your dancer's interests, skill level and schedule.
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In our Junior age group, some classes are categorised according to dancers' interests and goals.
BRONZE: Our recreational dancers love learning to dance in a fun environment with selected performance opportunities. Students who take any of our non-exam classes and/or ISTD Tap are Bronze students.
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SILVER: Students looking for the extra challenge of preparing for a ballet or jazz exam are Silver students.
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GOLD: Eisteddfod/Competition Team students in this age group are Gold students and must take a minimum of Ballet, Jazz Technique and ISTD Tap to qualify for our Eisteddfod Team.
PLATINUM: Junior students selected for our Elite Squads are Platinum students.
