Our Sub Junior students (turning 7, 8 or 9 in 2021) have a wide range of classes to choose from whether they're just starting out, 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 24 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.
From our Sub Junior age group, we begin categorising some classes according to our 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: Sub Junior students selected for our Elite Squads are Platinum students.
GUIDE TO TECHNIQUE CLASS GRADINGS FOR SUB JUNIOR STUDENTS
For all other classes (hip hop, acrobatics, contemporary, jazz, street tap, singing, musical theatre and speech & drama) students are categorised as Sub 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 more information/advice about class selection, check out our classes page or email dance@cjsda.com.au
SUB JUNIOR CLASS TIMES 2021
MONDAY
Sub Junior Musical Theatre
3.45pm-4.30pm
Welcome to Broadway! Singing, acting and dance skills combine as students recreate theatre classics and become true "triple threats!"
Sub Junior Contemporary
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
6pm-6.45pm
An introduction or lyrical and contemporary dance styles, this class is for students who take a minimum of two ballet classes and/or one jazz technique class per week.
Sub Junior Speech & Drama
4.30pm-5.15pm
Provides students with acting skills, improved confidence and skills that will be useful into adult life. Perfect to develop and improve public speaking skills.
Sub Junior Hip Hop
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
6.45pm-7.30pm
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.
Sub Junior Group Singing
5.15pm-6pm
Ideal for beginners or experienced singers who want weekly practice.
WEDNESDAY
Sub Junior Hip Hop
Bronze students only
3.45pm-4.30pm
Learn the latest moves in this fun class for students in our Bronze category. A great option for beginner dancers.
Sub Junior Jazz
5.15pm-6pm
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.
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.
Sub Junior Acrobatics
6pm-6.45pm
Strength, flexibility and a range of dance-based acrobatic skills are covered in this extremely popular class.
Sub Junior Contemporary
Bronze students only
4.30pm-5.15pm
An introduction or lyrical and contemporary dance styles for students in our Bronze category.
THURSDAY
Primary 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 Primary Exam in 2021 or beyond, must take this class in addition to the regular Saturday class.
Grade 1 & 2 Ballet (exam class)
Silver/Gold/Platinum students only
4.30pm-5.30pm
Students who would like to be considered to sit the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 1 or 2 Exam in 2021 or beyond, must take this class in addition to the regular Saturday class.
10/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 8/under Eisteddfod Team. Eisteddfod Team students in our 8/u team must attend two training sessions per week plus Technique 1. For more details about Eisteddfod Team age groups, visit our 2021 Student Hub.
SATURDAY
Grade 1 Jazz Technique
8.30am-9.15am
Technique 1
Gold/Platinum students only
10.30am-11.15am
Compulsory for members of our 8/under Eisteddfod Team, this class covers extra technique skills following guidelines set by International Dance Technique syllabus.
Sub Junior Acrobatics
12pm-12.45pm
Strength, flexibility and a range of dance-based acrobatic skills are covered in this extremely popular class.
Grade 1 & 2 Ballet
2.30pm-3.15pm
As a general guide, this ballet class is for students born in 2012. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Primary Ballet
9.15am-10am
As a general guide, this ballet class is for students born in 2013 and 2014. We follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.
Grade 1 ISTD Tap
11.15am-12pm
8/u Eisteddfod Team
Gold/Platinum students only
1pm-1.45pm
Students who take a minimum of three technique classes (Ballet, ISTD Tap & Jazz Technique) are eligible to be part of our 8/under Eisteddfod Team. Eisteddfod Team students in our 8/u team must attend two training sessions per week plus Technique 1. For more details about Eisteddfod Team age groups, visit our 2021 Student Hub.
Elite 1
Platinum students only
3.15pm-4.15pm
An invitation-only weekly class for Gold level students who want to further their training.
Primary ISTD Tap
10am-10.30am
Grade 2 Jazz Technique
11.15am-12pm
Grade 3 Jazz Technique
1.45pm-2.30pm
