CLASS STYLES & GENRES

Jazz is a high-energy style full of dynamic, expressive movement, usually performed to modern, upbeat music. At League23, jazz classes include both technique and performance elements, helping dancers build strong foundations in a safe yet challenging environment. Rather than focusing on only one “type” of jazz, students explore the full range of sub-styles—such as; traditional jazz, jazz funk, Broadway jazz, commercial jazz, and technical jazz—so they can grow into versatile, well-rounded performers.

Classes include a warm-up, stretch, corner technique (leaps, turns, kicks), and a combination that brings the skills of the lesson together.

Acro is a dynamic style that blends dance with gymnastic-inspired skills, teaching dancers how to move with strength, control, and confidence. Classes focus on developing safe and effective technique, starting with foundations such as bridges, handstands, and cartwheels, and progressing to more advanced movements like walkovers, aerials, and handsprings.

At League23, we place a strong emphasis on correct progressions to ensure every dancer trains safely while building flexibility, power, and body awareness. Acro helps dancers improve balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, and also enhances their performance quality in other dance styles.

In 2026, Acro classes will be grouped by age, ability, and demonstrated skills to ensure each dancer trains at a level that suits them best. This structure allows students to progress at their own pace, gain confidence, and master new tricks throughout the year. Dancers can move up levels as they meet the required skills listed in the timetable.

Tap is an exciting and rhythmic dance style where dancers become musicians with their feet. Using tap shoes to create sound, students learn how to control the ankle, heel, and toe to produce a wide variety of tones, accents, and patterns. Tap develops sharp musicality, timing, coordination, and quick footwork, making it a fantastic style for building precision and rhythm.

At League23, tap dancers explore everything from classic tap technique to more modern, upbeat styles. Classes focus on clarity of sound, speed, articulation, and combining steps into fun, energetic combinations. As students progress, they learn how to layer rhythms, syncopate beats, and confidently perform both choreographed routines and improvisational tap work.

Tap is a wonderful style for building confidence and creativity, and it often becomes a favourite for students who love music, rhythm, and making noise in the best possible way!

Hip Hop is a high-energy, expressive style that encourages dancers to let loose, move with confidence, and embrace their individuality. Rooted in street-style movement, Hip Hop includes popping, locking, grooves, footwork, isolations, freestyle elements, and character-driven performance.

At League23, Hip Hop classes focus on musicality, rhythm, body control, and attitude, while also creating a fun and supportive environment where dancers can build confidence and explore their own unique style. Students learn upbeat combinations, foundational steps, and age-appropriate choreography inspired by commercial dance, street culture, and today’s music.

Hip Hop is the perfect class for students who love to move, enjoy powerful beats, and want to develop strong stage presence. Whether you're brand new or returning to Hip Hop, this class is all about expression, fun, and feeling good through movement.

Lyrical blends the technique of ballet with the freedom and flow of jazz, contemporary, and modern dance. It is expressive, emotional, and focuses on storytelling through movement. Dancers learn to connect with the music while developing control, fluidity, and performance quality. This style sits between jazz and contemporary and encourages dancers to explore nuance, softness, and dynamic contrast.

Classical Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles and plays a vital role in developing strong, technically sound dancers. Ballet builds posture, strength, flexibility, balance, musicality, and body awareness—skills that support and enhance every other style of dance. Through structured exercises at the barre, centre work, and travelling combinations, dancers develop discipline, coordination, grace, and confidence.

At League23, our Ballet classes focus on correct technique, safe training practices, and building strong fundamentals that carry across all genres. Students learn the language of ballet, strengthen their core muscles, improve turnout and alignment, and develop the artistry needed to perform with control and expression. Ballet is a compulsory class for all competition team dancers and provides an essential base for mastering leaps, turns, extensions, and overall performance quality.

Technique classes are designed to strengthen the foundation of every dancer’s training. These classes focus on improving flexibility, strength, alignment, balance, and overall body awareness. Through a combination of stretching, conditioning, and technical exercises, students develop the control, stability, and endurance needed for all dance styles.

At League23, Technique classes help dancers refine their posture, enhance their core strength, and improve coordination, leaps, turns, and extensions. Classes also work on joint mobility, fluidity of movement, and graceful execution, giving students the tools to move safely and confidently both in class and on stage.

While especially beneficial for competition team members, all students are welcome to attend. These classes provide a supportive environment to challenge yourself, progress at your own pace, and build the skills that make every style of dance stronger.

Private lessons give dancers one-on-one time with a teacher to focus on their individual growth and performance skills. These lessons are tailored to a dancer’s ability, dedication, and potential, allowing for personalised guidance and attention.

At League23, private lessons are primarily used for competition preparation, including solos, duos, and trios. Students work closely with their teacher to perfect choreography, refine technique, and build confidence for performance. This focused environment allows dancers to make rapid progress, explore challenging movements safely, and bring their best to the stage.

Private lessons are by invitation only, selected by Miss Dani, and are reserved for competition team members.

League23 Competition Teams give dancers the exciting opportunity to take their skills to the next level, perform at Eisteddfods, competitions, special events, and be part of a close-knit, fun-loving dance family. These classes focus on advanced technique, performance quality, teamwork, and building confidence on stage.

Students wishing to join a Competition Team can request to do so, and placement is confirmed with teacher approval to ensure each dancer is ready for the commitment and challenges of being a troupe member.

Joining a Competition Team is about dedication, joy, and celebrating achievement together, on stage and beyond.

We are so proud of our competition teams and have been recognised by many competitions for their outstanding work. We have such committed and hard working dancers that attend competitions in our local area and statewide.