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8-10 Year Old Dance Classes

Kids Dance Studio

8-10 Year Old Creative Ballet Classes

Our 8-10 year old ballet classes introduce new ballet steps to challenge and extend the capabilities of our 8-10 year old dancers in a creative way. We do not do yearly examinations through a set syllabus we take the best from all ballet syllabuses, which our teachers are highly trained in, and teach this through creative exercises and dances. Making learning port de bras, grand jetes and pirouettes a lot more fun!

Creativity is a big part of what we do here at CDS. We teach the dancers how to explore creative improvisation through games and exercises which allow the dancers a chance to create themselves, rather than just follow the teacher. This results in the dancers being able to create their own pieces and work with others in the class, to come together with individual ideas to create a choreography.  

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8-10 Year Old Jazz Classes

Our 8-10 year old Jazz class is an extension to our beginner 5-7 year old Jazz class but with a few more challenges for the 8-10 year olds. Rhythm, jazz technique combinations and different jazz styles start to be introduced. Creative dances are also developed with the help of the children’s imagination and props. This class can be taken combined with a different class style beforehand. We run ages 8-10 year old back-to-back making this possible. Dancers are welcome to wear whatever they are comfortable in to all of our classes.

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8-10 Year Old Contemporary Dance Classes

Our 8-10 year old contemporary dance class is a great way for young children to explore the world of dance and movement. Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers spend a lot of time working with the floor using gravity through movement. This dance genre is often done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music. We try to expose the children to a wide range of music and explore the different styles the music encourages. 

The classes focuses on extending previous contemporary knowledge, however dancers with no experience are also welcome. As we keep the classes to a small size, this makes this possible. Contemporary dance combines elements of several different dance genre including modern, jazz, and ballet. They will also learn how to use their bodies to express different emotions and ideas through movement.

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8-10 Year Old Hip Hop Classes

Our 8-10 year old Hip Hop class is an extension to our beginner 5-7 year old Hip Hop class but with a few more challenges for the 8-10 year olds. Hip hop is a style of street dance that borrows elements from a number of different genres like African dance, tap, and ballet. It is upbeat and energetic, full of beats and rhythm and groove. During the class, children will learn basic hip hop movements such as popping, locking, and breaking to new age music as well as learn dances in this style. 

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Our Location

55 Lucknow Street, Travancore, 3032

Our dance studio is within 4km of 
Flemington
Ascot Vale 
Moonee Ponds
Parkville
Brunswick West
North Melbourne
Princes Hill
Brunswick
West Melbourne
Essendon
Carlton
Footscray
Kensington
Maribyrnong
Brunswick East

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110 Reviews
Amy Sercombe
We love this dance school! The teachers are wonderful, super engaging and have built a lovely connection with my 3 and 5 year olds. They create a warm and safe environment, where the kids feel super comfortable being them selves. So thankful to have found this place ❤️🙏
T S
My daughter goes to 5 year old ballet class there, she loves dancing with Larissa every week.
Eunhee KIM
My daughter has really been enjoying her dance classes with Larissa and her new friends! We recently moved to Melbourne, and CDS has been such a great support in helping her adjust to this new environment. I’m so grateful for the warm welcome and the positive impact it’s had on her.
Emma R
The culture and environment at CDS is truly unique. Students know they will be challenged to learn and grow, but never pressured to move immediately out of their comfort zones. The facilities are top tier, with plenty of parking and room for parents to wait, both inside and outside in the gardens.
Hazel Grunwaldt
The best dance studio in the whole wide world the teachers are slaymazing I miss Miranda❤️❤️❤️ but love the other teachers to🥰 - Student
Evie jones
great dance place
Blythe Davis
fun and good teachers
olga beznosikova
My daughter loved being a part of CDS for all those years! She made new friends and learned to dance her way in the modern style without pressure under the supervision of the great teachers. We thank Larissa and the team for my girl's remarkable time at CDS!
kate lynch
Teaching staff are amazing. The classes are a great mix of letting the students express themselves and be kids while also teaching them dance technique and keeping them on track. The end of year concert was wonderful. My daughter loves it here.
Narelle K
My daughter has been part of dancing classes at CDS for years and it’s always been a wonderful experience. It’s a small school that gives lots of personalised opportunities. There is a warm and supportive atmosphere that makes learning dance fun and is a no stress environment for the dancers and families .
Chloe Italia
It's my first year dancing here and I absolutely love it. The teachers are so supportive and encouraging, helping you achieve your best and have fun. Highly recommend for dancers of any ability
Lily Clark
I absolutely love being part of Creativity Dance Studios! As both a student and a student teacher, I’ve had the chance to experience the incredible community firsthand. The teachers are incredibly passionate and skilled, and they create such a positive, welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and levels. It’s truly an amazing place to grow, learn, and share my love for dance. I’m so grateful to be part of this studio and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive and inspiring dance family!
Brxken Cream
My friend Rhiannon goes here. Amazing dance studio
Jo
It's amazing and my friend Rhiannon dances there she's really talented! Would recommend
michelle osler
Creativity Dance Studios has a lovely relaxed, inclusive vibe. My daughter loves it.
Matt Vitins
CDS is the absolute best. Our daughter loves it the most.
Lucas S
My Daughter has been having classes with Larissa on and off for many years at this point... Her words ...It is a fun and positive enviroment where everyone is included.We get to learn how to choreograph differnt dances.Each year, they work towards putting together a showcase of all that they have learnt, so there is a goal for the students to work towards.Larissa and the team engage the students on the makeup of this performance so that they are all engaged and can help put their own 'stamp' on what is presented.Ok, Back to me...All in all, Larissa and the team work hard to make sure that they include everyone at whatever skill level. It is well worth sending your childen here, from the begineer, 'curious about dance' all the through to creative ballet, jazz and contempary.
Linda
Great comunity vibe introducing children to movement and dance without expensive costumes, competitions or make-up. Thanks to Larissa and all the wonderful teachers at CDS!
vineesh khanna
All the teachers and students are really nice I loved it I’m really good at dancing now
Lynette
Such an amazing dance community. My daughter loves her teacher and class and looks forward to going every week. Thank you for making it such a wonderful experience for her 🤗
Sarah Schubert
My 13 year old son has been dancing there for many years. He has made some great friends and enjoys the more relaxed fun classes.
Kate Sherwood
Fun, great teachers, positive and welcoming environment
Lucas Fonseca
Great dance school inside a lovely place!Children can play and dance in a very relaxed environment, guided by Larissa, the friendly and passionate teacher!We are super happy to have found it!
Belinda Arthur
Great environment, fun & inclusive. Well done
Rise & Thrive Podcast
The dance teacher really knows how to engage the kids and learning while having fun model is applied.I am so happy to see my kids enjoy the freestyle ballet at Flemington.
Jenelle Dandris
We have loved being part of the Creativity Dance Studios family. Our little dancer loves her teacher and is inspired by what is learned each week. She loves learning to dance, making friends and having a lot of fun as well. We as parents love to see her excitement and enjoy her performances at home. Our daughter still talks about the dance day camp during school holidays and of course the end of year showcase is so special. The Team at Creativity has always been available to answer any questions and a pleasure to work with. Well done!
Lisa McOrist
The dance class we were looking for. Creative dance studios provides a welcoming, encouraging, inclusive and supportive environment for the students. They feel comfortable and have heaps of fun. I recently went to the holiday program and was really impressed with how the older students were supported to take on leadership roles. Not only are they developing great dance skills but also great life and social skills.
Joshua Williams
Both my son and daughter have been attending Creativity Dance Studio for many years. They both love the environment and the team involved. Our family couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Jason Lyons
Our daughter loves creative dance Studios.
Rob Jovic
CDS is awesome. My daughter loves it and really enjoys going to classes. I would highly recommend.
Josh Guy
A fantastic team at CDS, our 6 yo son absolutely loves it. Highly recommended for budding dancers.
Leah Holscher
My 6 year old daughter was desperate to try ballet and CDS runs such welcoming and fun classes, we are so happy we found it. Miranda is a skilled, patient and fun teacher, who my daughter looks forward to seeing each week. Thanks CDS!
Carly McClelland
We could not be happier to have found CDS. My daughter Emma is loving her first term of contemporary ballet. It is such a fun and positive environment with amazing instructors. Would highly recommend.
Peter Egan
I love the fun dances we learn and that we choreograph some stuff as well. I also love how the classes don’t need a uniform!Lucy💙💜🩵
Bethany Leong
My four year-old daughter was interested in doing a dance class, but she is quite shy and I wasn’t sure if she would want to join in. Her friends from kinder were at CDS and recommended it - it has been amazing! The small class sizes are great, and Miss Miranda is so kind and patient with little ones who have no dance experience.
Isaac Lowrie
Our son absolutely loves creative dance studios. The teacher Miranda is so warm and inclusive and the kids have a blast - great fun and for their confidence
Christine
We're so happy that we found CDS! My daughter is 9 and absolutely loves contemporary dance classes with Miranda. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, and the focus is on the enjoyment of dancing and everyone working together (rather than on costumes, makeup and hairstyles!). Really looking forward to our first concert later in the year, and seeing what the dancers have been creating!
Craig Roberts
Our kids have been dancing here for years and continue to love it. The approach is relaxed (no make up, no fancy costumes, no performance pressure) yet creative and engaging and based in good technique. Absolutely recommend!
J FR
We are so fortunate that we have found such a fantastic place for our 12 year old daughter to begin her dancing journey. She loves her contemporary dance class and is keen to enrol in more!
Alena Dabrowski
Absolutely amazing,great dance studios and lovely teachers and students
Vineesh Khanna
It was really good and I was new but everyone welcomed me like I was their best friend
Karen Tipping
My daughter loves dancing at CDS! She loves the freedom allowed in the class, working together to create dances in a fun but challenging way. I love seeing the dances they’ve been working on at the end of year show, which is such a relaxed affair (no costumes, no makeup, no hours long rehearsals..), its so enjoyable for the CDS community!