DANCE CONDITIONING - ONLINE CLASSES
Class Description
This is a beginner class for people who have never taken a dance class or dancers who would like to refine their technique.
Dance from the comfort of your own home.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO?
Increase your muscle strength, flexibility, and overall fitness
Learn new skills and be challenged
Enhance your mental strength and focus
Improve your posture, coordination and body strength
Develop the correct technique for dance
Practise in-between classes or when you miss a class or prefer to participate in the class at a time that suits you.
Class Information
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Sydney Timezone)
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (1 hour).
EVERY THURSDAY
Classes run every week, including public holidays and school holidays (except Easter).
Online
Online via Zoom.
EARLY BIRD: ADULT $93 / CONCESSION $88 & STANDARD: ADULT $102 / CONCESSION $99
6 Week Workshops
Earlybird Registration (20% Discount – Registration closes 14 days prior to workshop start date): Adult $93 / Concession $88
Standard Price: Adult $102 / Concession $99
Casual Class: Adult/Concession $17.50
Your Instructor
Bonnie Curtis is a multi-faceted artist, driven by an inquisitive imagination and a desire to discover.
Born and bred in Sydney, Bonnie trained at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts before moving to Europe to further her artistic development. Whilst in Europe, Bonnie had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best dancers and choreographers.
Bonnie is a passionate teacher of dance and has been teaching for 10 years. She has taught technique, performance and creative development in both Australia and overseas. Her current and past appointments include Academy of Music and Performing Arts (Undergraduate Program), Te Auaha Institute of Creativity (NZ), Evolve Performance Studios, APA Macarthur, STADS, amongst many others. Bonnie is the facilitator of Interchange Australia’s dance program, which is an inclusive dance program specially catered to people with disability. Bonnie believes that everyone should experience the joy of dance, regardless of age or ability.
At heart, Bonnie is a rebel bun-head who discovered her love of dance theatre while living in Berlin. Bonnie’s practise incorporates technical elements of dance with creativity and somatic movement practices.
WHAT IS DANCE CONDITIONING?
Our dance conditioning class draws on elements of Pilates, Progressing Ballet Technique, Strength and Conditioning and Classical Ballet Technique.
This class works on developing good posture and core strength retraining the way we use our bodies. We focus on learning how to use our muscles in the correct way to make good movement habits part of our muscle memory.
Our innovative method of Dance Conditioning increases muscle memory, improves flexibility and strength, enhances dance technique and understanding of muscles.
FAQ
Do I need to have some dancing experience to sign up for classes?
We have classes for people of all abilities and skill levels, including people who have never danced before.
Each class specifies the level of difficulty.
If you’re unsure, please contact us to chat more about the right class for you.
Will I get a recording in case I miss the class?
Yes, recording will be available and be sent to those who sign up for classes.
What device should I use?
You can use whatever device is available to you.
We recommend it’s fully charged before starting your class.
Will the classes require special equipment or clothes?
• Exercise Ball
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• Resistance Band – Can be purchased in our online store
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• Lacrosse Ball – Can be purchased in our online store
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• Small Ball (a small cushion or soccer ball can be used as a substitute)
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Do I need to download a specific software for online classes?
We use Zoom.
It’s free so you can download it on your device without any charge.
How soon will the recording become available?
Your online class is recorded and made available 1 hour after your session finishes.
Do the recordings expire?
Yes, they will only be available for 7 days.