RDA Kids Dance Club
DanceSport is the unique activity that combines both sport and the art of dance. It allows participants to improve their physical fitness, coordination and balance. Here at RDA Kids Club, we promote family participation, help the children develop social interaction and work on building a family team environment within our studio. DanceSport also builds discipline for growing kids, with the structured approach to classes. This is something that can support children throughout the many different emotions of life, providing skills that can see them right through adulthood. A sport for all ages – and one that has many health benefits.
We love (and encourage) our parents/guardians/grandparents etc to stay during classes and watch what the children learn. We feel that this supports the students, and makes them feel more relaxed in this environment. And besides, it may encourage you to join in! Don”t forget to follow our dedicated socials @rdakdc for exciting news and updates.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE!
BELMONT BOWLS CLUB,
20 Narracott St, Carina
RDA Kids Dance Club will run to Queensland school terms. We have our classes on Monday afternoon at our Carina location:
Monday:
- Baby Ballroom Classes (ages 4 – 6) at 4:30pm – 5:00pm – $11 per class
- Junior Ballroom (ages 7 – 12) at 5.15pm – 6.00pm – $15 per class
- Youth Ballroom (ages 13 – 19) at 6.00pm – 6.45pm – $18 per class
We offer medal classes for Term 2 & 4 of the Queensland School Term. Children will be learning dances from 3 styles, in the styles of Standard, Latin & New Vogue (Australian sequence dancing) and work towards the medal.
As classes grow we will offer more areas of learning to encourage development, fun and teamwork.
If students are interested, we can also aim for competition work as well.
Feel free to email [email protected] or call/text 0499 848 833 to register your attendance or for any questions you may have regarding the appropriate class for your child.
CORINDA BOWLS CLUB, 58 HALL AVE, CORINDA
RDA Kids Dance Club is also offering classes in another location. This is an exciting opportunity to expand our offerings of dance classes and some with a twist! Our schedule is as follows:
Wednesday
- First Time Ballroom (ages 7 – 12 years) at 4.15pm – 5.00pm) – $13 per class
- Junior Intermediate Ballroom (ages 7-12 years) at 5:00pm – 5:45pm – $15 per class
Saturday
- Junior Competition Ballroom Training Class (ages 7 – 12 years) at 10.00am – 10.45pm – $15 per class
- Junior Competition Syncro & BPAC Training Class (ages 7-15) at 10.45am – 11.30am – $15 per class.
Private Lessons are available on request.
Fees and Charges
All of our RDA kids classes have a once off joining fee of $60 which includes your studio shirt, $30 to Dancesport Australia per year, and a $13 admin fee per family per term.
Feel free to email [email protected] or call/text 0499 848 833 to register your attendance or for any questions you may have regarding the appropriate class for your child.
FOREST LAKE COMMUNITY HALL, 60 COLLEGE AVE, FOREST LAKE
RDA Kids Dance Club will run to Queensland school terms. We have our classes on Thursday afternoon at our Forest Lake location:
Thursday:
- Junior Hip Hop Classes (ages 6 – 12) at 4:15pm – 5:00pm – $15 per class
- Baby Ballroom (ages 4-6) at 5.00pm – 5.30pm – $11 per class
- Junior First Time Ballroom (ages 7 – 14) at 5.30pm – 6.15pm – $13 per class
- Junior Intermediate Ballroom ( ages 7 – 12) at 6.15pm – 7.00pm – $15 per class
- Youth Ballroom (ages 13 +) at 7.00pm – 7.45pm – $18 per class
We offer medal classes for Term 2 & 4 of the Queensland School Term. Children will be learning dances from 3 styles, in the styles of Standard, Latin & New Vogue (Australian sequence dancing) and work towards the medal.
Our Hip Hop groups will work towards a mid year performance and end of year performance.
Feel free to email [email protected] or call/text 0499 848 833 for any questions you may have, or to confirm which class is best for your child.
Competitions
While not all dancers choose to compete, dancing in a competition can foster self-esteem for young dancers.
Dancesport is the name given to competitive Ballroom Dancing. Competitions are held on local, regional, National, and International levels. Dancers compete in groups against other dancers of the same age and skill level. Although competition may bring visions of elaborate costumes, covered in rhinestones, at the juvenile level (up to the age of 13) there is a restricted dress standard.
At RDA, we believe that all students learn differently. If your child/children want to dance, but don’t feel comfortable learning in a group class environment, Private Lessons are available. Please speak with Jody or Kaliah for further information.
In 2024, we will be looking to develop a competition team, looking to compete in our competitions throughout Brisbane & outer areas (Gold & Sunshine Coast). We will also be participating in BPAC this year – ask us for details.
Should your child be interested in competitions, please contact us here, or speak with any of the coaches and we would be more than happy to provide further information.
RDA Kids Club Classes – an Explanation
Baby Ballroom Classes (ages 4 – 6)
Baby Ballroom is our introductory level of dance for our youngest club members. In this class, the children will learn one Standard style dance (Waltz/Tango/Quickstep) and one Latin dance style (Cha Cha, Samba, Jive) and one New Vogue dance (Evening 3 Step), and one pop culture dance as a group (Chicken Dance, Nutbush, Macarena). They will also be learning listening skills, including how to take instruction, how to lead and follow, how to interact in a group environment, and how to move to music.
Hip Hop – (ages 6 – 14)
Hip Hop is for our Junior group and is an all-inclusive group style dance. Hip Hop Dance is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks, executed to Hip Hop music. It is a popular style of dance performed at competitions and music videos worldwide.
Junior First Time Ballroom (ages 7 – 14)
First Time Ballroom was introduced last year, as an introduction to the core basic dances of Ballroom Dancing, the technique and the use of timing & Musicality. This is a pre-requisite for moving into any of the other classes and progression will be based on appropriate level of dance, aptitude and dedication to improvement of the dancers movement.
Junior Intermediate Ballroom (ages 7 – 12)
Junior Ballroom is the next progression from our First Time Ballroom. This group will be honing the skills in preparation for medals exams and competition/performance teamwork. Students will be admitted to this group upon assessment by the coaches only. This group will be proficient in the 3 styles of dance.
Youth Ballroom (ages 13+)
Youth Ballroom is for our teenage dancers, and is not only a space to learn, but a place for our students to dance either in medal exams and/or competitions. There are opportunities for students to also compete & demonstrate in different places should they wish to pursue this direction.
Junior Competition Training Class
The Junior competition training class is designed as a “sweat out” guided training session with our Junior Performance team. This class is for solo and couple dancing, and the coaches will be focussed on performance level styling, execution and competition readiness. Students must bring a willingness to dance on their own, rather than relying on the coaches to remember and assist in this space.