About Southern Star
Southern Star Academy of Dance was founded in 2008 by owner and principal Mrs Danielle Small. Her vision was to create a safe, warm and encouraging dance space for the dancers of Dalby. A place where they can learn, grow and explore the magic of dance.
After 15 years of business our students are thriving! Our teachers are fully qualified with a passion for dance education, continually developing their skills and knowledge
to ensure our students in this small town, dance big! While Southern Star caters
to the everyday student who wishes to attend regular dance classes and perform
in our local recitals, we also offer competition, exams and travel opportunities to the driven and committed performer.
With 3 air conditioned dance studios, a locker room, toilets and dance shop we feel the students will feel safe and love the environment they are dancing in, just like we do.
2018 paved the way for an exciting new expansion out to Chinchilla.
We currently hold classes three days a week and offer a variety of options to
the Chinchilla dancing community!
2022 has also shown us a new opportunity of a Tara studio, we are
so excited to give these students an opportunity to do what they love!
At Southern Star we pride ourselves on the ability to offer a wide range of dance styles to a wide range of abilities. From ballet to hip hop, beginners to advance, even starting with our twinkle toes students at the age of 2. There is something for everyone at Southern Star. It is our greatest joy to see our students embracing dance with open hearts and happy faces!
Classes Offered
Southern Star Academy of Dance really believes that dance is for everyone and that is why we offer a wide range of dance styles so that your child can find their perfect fit or enjoy a well rounded dance journey.
We also offer our students the opportunity to participate in ATOD dance exams each year, working towards being the best dancer they can be while improving their confidence, improvisation skills and dance presence.
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Classical Ballet
Classical ballet is a graceful and disciplined form of dance that fosters strength, flexibility, and poise while nurturing creativity. Training in ballet cultivates resilience, dedication, and attention to detail.
Enrolling your child in ballet instils discipline, confidence, and a deep appreciation for the arts, laying a foundation for development that extends far beyond the dance studio, shaping confident, disciplined individuals with a profound love for the art of movement.
Jazz
Jazz is a dynamic and expressive form of dance that combines rhythmic movements with individual style and flair. It offers a vibrant fusion of various dance techniques, encouraging creativity, versatility, and self-expression. Beyond its energetic and engaging routines, jazz dance enhances musicality, coordination, and strength, fostering a strong sense of rhythm and agility.
Enrolling your child in jazz dance not only introduces them to an exhilarating style of movement but also nurtures confidence, self-expression, making it an ideal choice for a well-rounded dance education.
Tap
Tap dance is a rhythmic and percussive art form, creating music through footwork, emphasizing sound and movement in syncopated beats. Its unique blend of dance and music develops coordination, timing, and precision while fostering creativity and musicality. The joy of producing intricate rhythms with each step makes tap dance an incredibly enjoyable and engaging style.
Enrolling your child in tap dance not only introduces them to a vibrant world of rhythmic expression but also cultivates a strong sense of musicality, coordination, and self-assurance, providing a platform for artistic exploration and personal growth.
Hip Hop
Hip hop dance is an energetic form of expression, characterized by its rhythmic movements and self-expression. It fosters creativity, confidence, and individuality while encouraging improvisation and personal style. Beyond its dynamic choreography and upbeat rhythms, hip hop dance promotes physical fitness, coordination, and a strong sense of rhythm, making it an engaging and versatile style.
Enrolling your child in hip hop dance not only introduces them to a vibrant and inclusive dance culture but also nurtures self-confidence, creativity, and provides a platform for personal expression and growth in a supportive environment.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a fluid and expressive art form, embodying freedom of movement, allowing for creativity and emotional storytelling. It merges various techniques, encouraging dancers to explore their bodies' capabilities and emotions. Contemporary dance not only enhances flexibility, strength, and artistic expression but also fosters innovation, imagination, and a deeper connection to one's emotions.
Enrolling your child in a contemporary dance class offers an avenue for them to explore their artistic voice, fostering self-expression, creativity, and a profound appreciation for movement as a means of storytelling and personal exploration.
Acrobatics
Acrobatic dance intertwines graceful movement with breath-taking feats, combining dance with gymnastics elements. It demands physical strength, agility, and flexibility while enhancing body control and spatial awareness. Beyond its physical benefits, acrobatic dance cultivates mental discipline, focus, and determination. Mastering intricate movements and acrobatic skills not only builds confidence but also instils perseverance and a sense of achievement.
Enrolling your child in an acrobatics class offers them an avenue to develop strength, flexibility, mental resilience, and a unique blend of artistic expression, preparing them for a well-rounded and fulfilling dance experience.
Ready Set Dance
SSAD also offers Ready Set Dance classes for our younger students. This program helps children to develop confidence, physical coordination, problem solving skills all while getting creative with dance, music, and drama.
These classes are fun, safe and full of colour. Using various props to stimulate your child's imagination they will explore different dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop.
