Styles
CURRICULUM LMDS
(Russian Style)
CLASSICAL BALLET
CREATIVE/FREE MOVEMENT
FOLK DANCE
ADULT BALLET, JAZZ & TAP
CONTEMPORARY (MODERN) DANCE
JAZZ/FUNK/HIP HOP
TAP
THERABAND CONDITITIONING (FRANKLIN)
V.C.E. DANCE
Laurel Martyn Dance System approved by MDEC Pty Ltd - Movement and Dance Education Centre
EXPERT TUITION IN RUSSIAN CLASSICAL
BALLET
JUNIOR SCHOOL - TINY-TOTS, PRE-PRIMARY TO LEVEL 3 - 'CHILDREN'S DANCE COURSE'
DESIGNED BY LAUREL MARTYN OBE
This is an introduction to ballet, teaching musical appreciation, awareness of space, developing the child's natural creative senses, increasing suppleness and strength of the body, assisting posture and enhancing the enjoyment of dance. The course, the result of many years' research, is geared to develop with the mental and physical growth of the child. These are fun creative classes in a happy friendly environment
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL 4 TO DEGREE 2
"This system of training is recommended by the Classical Dance Education Centre Pty Ltd and is based on the Vaganova System of training as taught in the famous Vaganova Academic Choreographic School in Leningrad. The teaching programme for LMDS leads directly to the syllabus newly adopted by the Australian Ballet School which is also based on the Vaganova System" - Laurel Martyn OBE.
This includes:
Classical Work: This retains its major importance and has been designed to provide a gradual technical progression. Students will be able to progress at their own rate. More emphasis will be placed on the development of dance quality, style and personal expression to enhance this technique.
Creative/Free Movement: This gives the children the opportunity to develop their natural sense of movement and personal creativity. This will incorporate more improvisation and personal input from the students while developing better musical awareness and understanding.
Folk Dance: This is important for the development of strength, rhythm and style will continue to be developed and will involve group and partner work
SENIOR SCHOOL
DEGREE 3 to 6 & EXCELLENCE
These classes will continue to develop from the previous years' studies with a more choreographic emphasis. They will also include repertoire based study and composition. These developments will challenge and inspire students
ADULT BALLET, JAZZ & TAP CLASSES
Did you learn ballet or contemporary when you were young or have you always wanted to but never had the chance? Here's your opportunity! Treat yourself to your special hour. Come and try these fun classes and get fit in the process. All Beginners are welcome. Just turn up and try your first class. Classes are during school terms.
BALLET EXAMINATIONS
All students are encouraged to take the classical ballet examinations of the LMDS although they are not compulsory. These offer positive goals for the students to work towards and offer a challenge, with a great sense of achievement on completion. These are approached at each student's individual pace, with both Assessment A and Final Certificate C offered. Examinations also give parents a guide about their child's progress and an indication of the expertise, professionalism and standards upheld in the school. They are held at the ballet studio, in a friendly and familiar environment, during the third term and are conducted by their class teacher. The school has had an ongoing 100% pass rate in examinations, from Primary to Advanced, Degree 6 level. These are great results. We congratulate all our students for their hard work, regular attendance and improvement throughout each year and look forward to ongoing exciting and rewarding years. Each year in Term 3 we hold our fun Choreographic Competition and 'The Young Dancers Company' will also be auditioning at the end of term one, so we look forward to many more exciting years
Other Classes Available
CONTEMPORARY (MODERN) DANCE
An energetic, creative and choreographic class, which aims to develop, better the student's natural abilities. This was introduced in 1994 and is very popular. Students from Stage 2 and up are able to attend these classes.
JAZZ/FUNK/HIP HOP
Jazz/Funk & Hip Hop classes are fun, fast moving and energetic classes, which aim to improve the student's fitness and co-ordination using up to date movements and music.
TAP
Tap was introduced in 2002 and was a great success and is lots of fun.
THERABAND CONDITITIONING CLASSES
(Based on the FRANKLIN METHOD)
This class uses a giant band to gently stretch for flexibility and strengthen the whole body. It is a useful portable technique for students to safely learn and practice at home. The classes have a fun approach and allow each student to develop at their own pace. This is a low impact and gentle exercise technique that works at improving flexibility, strength, posture and preventing injury. It is used all over the world by professional dancers and sportspeople to reach their physical potential or to rehabilitate after injury. The classes cater for a wide range of fitness levels and students learn valuable and fun ideas. These classes are recommended for students from Degree 2 up to Adults (beginners welcome)
V.C.E. Dance: Units 1 & 2 - 1st yr / Units 3 & 4 2nd yr
This is designed, following guidelines from the board of studies, to develop a broader understanding and appreciation of dance. This is approached by integrating the practice and theory of dance, with its' exploration. Students wishing to study this must attend three classes a week. A theory, a contemporary and a composition class. Additional classes are also recommended. The ballet school offers this subject as a private provider. The student would enrol for this as a V.C.E. subject, at their academic school, using their provider number. Extra resource/materials fees are charged.
Extra notes
Exams are now available in all dance styles. All students are encouraged to take the examinations of the LMDS although they are not compulsory. These offer positive goals for students to work towards and offer a challenge, with a great sense of achievement on completion. These are approached at each student's individual pace, with both Assessment A and Final Certificate C offered. Examinations also give parents a guide about their child's progress and an indication of the expertise, professionalism and standards upheld in the school. They are held at the ballet studio, in a friendly, familiar environment, during third term and are conducted by their class teacher. The school has had an ongoing 100% pass rate in examinations, from Primary to Advanced, Degree 6 level
These exams are available on one class per week for all students however Ballet exams are only available for students from Stage 3 and up if they are doing 2 ballet lessons a week. Senior Ballet Students from Degree 5 and up should do all three ballet classes at this level, in order to develop the required strength. Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes are only available to students from Degree 2 and up who are doing two other ballet classes (and are only allowed onto Pointe after the teacher has sent them for their dance physiotherapy report).
JUNIOR SCHOOL - TINY-TOTS, PRE-PRIMARY TO LEVEL 3 - 'CHILDREN'S DANCE COURSE'
DESIGNED BY LAUREL MARTYN OBE
This is an introduction to ballet, teaching musical appreciation, awareness of space, developing the child's natural creative senses, increasing suppleness and strength of the body, assisting posture and enhancing the enjoyment of dance. The course, the result of many years' research, is geared to develop with the mental and physical growth of the child. These are fun creative classes in a happy friendly environment
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL 4 TO DEGREE 2
"This system of training is recommended by the Classical Dance Education Centre Pty Ltd and is based on the Vaganova System of training as taught in the famous Vaganova Academic Choreographic School in Leningrad. The teaching programme for LMDS leads directly to the syllabus newly adopted by the Australian Ballet School which is also based on the Vaganova System" - Laurel Martyn OBE.
This includes:
Classical Work: This retains its major importance and has been designed to provide a gradual technical progression. Students will be able to progress at their own rate. More emphasis will be placed on the development of dance quality, style and personal expression to enhance this technique.
Creative/Free Movement: This gives the children the opportunity to develop their natural sense of movement and personal creativity. This will incorporate more improvisation and personal input from the students while developing better musical awareness and understanding.
Folk Dance: This is important for the development of strength, rhythm and style will continue to be developed and will involve group and partner work
SENIOR SCHOOL
DEGREE 3 to 6 & EXCELLENCE
These classes will continue to develop from the previous years' studies with a more choreographic emphasis. They will also include repertoire based study and composition. These developments will challenge and inspire students
ADULT BALLET, JAZZ & TAP CLASSES
Did you learn ballet or contemporary when you were young or have you always wanted to but never had the chance? Here's your opportunity! Treat yourself to your special hour. Come and try these fun classes and get fit in the process. All Beginners are welcome. Just turn up and try your first class. Classes are during school terms.
BALLET EXAMINATIONS
All students are encouraged to take the classical ballet examinations of the LMDS although they are not compulsory. These offer positive goals for the students to work towards and offer a challenge, with a great sense of achievement on completion. These are approached at each student's individual pace, with both Assessment A and Final Certificate C offered. Examinations also give parents a guide about their child's progress and an indication of the expertise, professionalism and standards upheld in the school. They are held at the ballet studio, in a friendly and familiar environment, during the third term and are conducted by their class teacher. The school has had an ongoing 100% pass rate in examinations, from Primary to Advanced, Degree 6 level. These are great results. We congratulate all our students for their hard work, regular attendance and improvement throughout each year and look forward to ongoing exciting and rewarding years. Each year in Term 3 we hold our fun Choreographic Competition and 'The Young Dancers Company' will also be auditioning at the end of term one, so we look forward to many more exciting years
Other Classes Available
CONTEMPORARY (MODERN) DANCE
An energetic, creative and choreographic class, which aims to develop, better the student's natural abilities. This was introduced in 1994 and is very popular. Students from Stage 2 and up are able to attend these classes.
JAZZ/FUNK/HIP HOP
Jazz/Funk & Hip Hop classes are fun, fast moving and energetic classes, which aim to improve the student's fitness and co-ordination using up to date movements and music.
TAP
Tap was introduced in 2002 and was a great success and is lots of fun.
THERABAND CONDITITIONING CLASSES
(Based on the FRANKLIN METHOD)
This class uses a giant band to gently stretch for flexibility and strengthen the whole body. It is a useful portable technique for students to safely learn and practice at home. The classes have a fun approach and allow each student to develop at their own pace. This is a low impact and gentle exercise technique that works at improving flexibility, strength, posture and preventing injury. It is used all over the world by professional dancers and sportspeople to reach their physical potential or to rehabilitate after injury. The classes cater for a wide range of fitness levels and students learn valuable and fun ideas. These classes are recommended for students from Degree 2 up to Adults (beginners welcome)
V.C.E. Dance: Units 1 & 2 - 1st yr / Units 3 & 4 2nd yr
This is designed, following guidelines from the board of studies, to develop a broader understanding and appreciation of dance. This is approached by integrating the practice and theory of dance, with its' exploration. Students wishing to study this must attend three classes a week. A theory, a contemporary and a composition class. Additional classes are also recommended. The ballet school offers this subject as a private provider. The student would enrol for this as a V.C.E. subject, at their academic school, using their provider number. Extra resource/materials fees are charged.
Extra notes
Exams are now available in all dance styles. All students are encouraged to take the examinations of the LMDS although they are not compulsory. These offer positive goals for students to work towards and offer a challenge, with a great sense of achievement on completion. These are approached at each student's individual pace, with both Assessment A and Final Certificate C offered. Examinations also give parents a guide about their child's progress and an indication of the expertise, professionalism and standards upheld in the school. They are held at the ballet studio, in a friendly, familiar environment, during third term and are conducted by their class teacher. The school has had an ongoing 100% pass rate in examinations, from Primary to Advanced, Degree 6 level
These exams are available on one class per week for all students however Ballet exams are only available for students from Stage 3 and up if they are doing 2 ballet lessons a week. Senior Ballet Students from Degree 5 and up should do all three ballet classes at this level, in order to develop the required strength. Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes are only available to students from Degree 2 and up who are doing two other ballet classes (and are only allowed onto Pointe after the teacher has sent them for their dance physiotherapy report).