ballet to acro:which dance style is right for your child?

Which dance style is right for your child?

If your child loves moving, spinning, tumbling or grooving to music, you might be wondering:

“Which dance style is right for them?”

The exciting part is that every style offers something special — and your dancer might discover a passion they didn’t even know they had!

Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the main dance styles we offer at Glue in Belmont North, so you can choose the class that best matches your child’s personality.

Ballet

If your child is drawn to floaty tutus and imaginative storytelling – BALLET might be for them!

In ballet, your child will learn:

• beautiful posture
• musicality
• strength and flexibility
• focus and discipline

Ballet is also an amazing foundation for any style – especially jazz, lyrical or contemporary.

Jazz

Is your child full of energy and loves upbeat music?

In jazz, your child will learn:

• rhythm and timing
• sharp, dynamic movements
• confidence
• high kicks and fast turns

Jazz pairs well with hip hop or ballet for a balance skill set

Hip Hop

Is your child creative and always dancing to the latest music?

In hip hop, your child will learn:

• co-ordination
• free-style skills
• team work
• cool tricks

Hip hop is a great style for kids who like to move with attitude and personality

Lyrical & Contemporary

Is your child emotional, artistic and love to express themselves?

In lyrical and contemporary, your child will learn:

• flow and control
• expressive movement
• musical interpretation
• storytelling

These styles deepens your child’s understanding of their emotions as well as deepening their technique – especially when combined with ballet

Acro

Is your child adventurous and loves doing flips, cartwheels and handstands?

In acro, your child will learn:

• safe tumbling
• strength and flexibility
• balance and body awareness
• how to perform tricks with control

Acro tricks add exciting “wow factor” to jazz, hip hop and lyrical/contemporary routines

Cheer

Is your child energetic, team-focused and loves stunts, jumps and tumbling?

In cheer, your child will learn:

• safe stunting technique
• tumbling and jumping skills
• team work and leadership
• strength and co-ordination

Cheer is perfect for kids who thrive in a team environment and love high energy activities.  It pairs well with acro for tumbling confidence and jazz or hip hop for performance skills

Pom

Is your child full of energy and sparkle?

In pom, your child will learn:

• strong arm movements and placement
• sharp, dynamic choreography
• kick lines, jump and turn technique
• teamwork and formations

Pom is perfect for children who love high-energy routines.  It pairs beautifully with jazz for musicality and cheer for jumps, Wformations and team skills

Not sure which class to choose

At Glue Dance Studio in Belmont North we are here to help

Whether your dancer is new, returning or ready to level up, we will guide you to the style that best matches your child’s personality.

At Glue we believe the best style is the one that makes your child smile and grow and feel confident.

We offer all NEW dancers a FREE week of classes so your child can explore and find what makes them light up.

Check out our timetable and reach out for your FREE week of class.

Every class, every level, every age group—organised for quick navigation so you can find the right fit fast.

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