Senior 1

Year 8+

Available Classes

  • Ballet

    45 min

    Ballet is the technical foundation of all dance styles, and we believe that it is an integral part of learning how to dance. Our Ballet classes follow the ATOD syllabus and contain traditional barre and centre work designed to create a strong and elegant dancer. Students will be introduced to the basic foundations of Ballet technique which build upon the fundamentals of dance movement.

  • Jazz

    45 min

    Jazz classes consist of traditional, Broadway style, and commercial Jazz. Our classes incorporate a blend of turns, jumps, technique, strength and style. They aim to build stamina, strength and flexibility but most of all, they are simply great fun!

  • Tap

    45 min

    Tap dancing is one of the oldest and most well-known genres of dance. Students develop a sense of timing and rhythm, as well as strength and stability in the upper body to contrast the speedy footwork.

  • Acrobatics

    Acrobatics

    Following the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, students start with fundamental skills of acrobatics and gradually progress to a variety of advanced skills, from cartwheels and forward rolls to aerials, walkovers and somersaults. Strength, body posture and flexibility are also included to ensure the body is capable of such skills.

  • Hip Hop

    45 min

    Hip Hop is a street style of dance that has become increasingly popular over the last ten years. Classes are choreography-based and highly stylised to that of an international standard. Correct Hip Hop technique is taught within the choreography, with high emphasis on foundation grooves, movement, and connection to the music.

  • Drama & Vocals

    Drama & Vocals

    Our Drama & Vocals classes are a form of theatrical performance that combines singing, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Students learn excerpts from famous musicals and singing techniques, as well as learning scripts and characterization. The focus is to participate in our LPD Music Theatre productions. Students are encouraged to select a dance genre such as: Ballet, Tap or Jazz to maximise the benefits of the program.

  • Contemporary

    45 min

    Contemporary is a fusion of technique and raw movement, combined with Ballet styles and expressive flowing patterns. This style encourages self- expression, natural movement and personal interpretation and is always popular with students. Advanced Contemporary classes are by invitation only.

  • Conditioning

    45 min

    Strength & Conditioning is a workout class designed to help dancers increase their body strength, stamina and flexibility. Strength & Conditioning also teaches dancers about the mechanics of their body as it relates to dance technique.

  • Jumps, Kicks & Turns

    45 min

    Our Jumps, Kicks & Turns classes are specifically designed to provide a grounding for other styles. Students will learn all types of variations of jumps kicks and turns to support jazz contemporary and lyrical genres. The class helps improve strength, flexibility and overall technique.

  • Wednesdays 7:45-8:45pm

  • Wednesdays 6:15-7:00pm

  • Wednesdays 7:00-7:45pm

  • Saturdays 11:30-12:30pm

  • Tuesdays 4:00-4:45pm

Leongatha Timetable

  • Wednesdays 5:30-6:15pm (ATOD Silver Medal)

    Fridays 6:15-7:00pm

  • Fridays 4:45-5:30pm

  • Fridays 4:00-4:45pm

  • Fridays 5:30-6:15pm

  • Saturdays 10:00-11:00am

  • Wednesday 6:15-7:00pm

  • Wednesdays 4:45-5:30pm

Inverloch Timetable

Uniform

  • All uniform items are available for purchase from the office.

  • Students are expected to be in uniform for all classes.

How to Enrol

Our enrolment process is convenient, stress free and easy. Simply complete the registration form below and let your child’s dance journey begin.

Fees

Class Rates

30 mins $12.50
45 mins $14.50
60 mins $16.50
75 mins $18.50
20 mins $25.00 (Private Lessons)

Extra Charges

Annual Registration Fee - $40.00 per child or family group

Administration Fee - $55.00 per child or family group

(GST Excl. Effective December 2024)

Calculation of Fees and Inclusions

All fees listed above are prices per class. Class fees include tuition and costume hire for the Annual Mid Year Showcase and the End of Year Display. Depending on when your child commences or finishes dancing at LPD, a pro-rata charge for costume hire may apply.

You may be eligible for a discount package, available where students or families are taking multiple classes. The Jotform Online Enrolment will automatically calculate this discount.

Our teaching program is broken into four terms to align with the school year, the term dates are outlined with our timetable. On receipt of the Jotform Online Enrolment an invoice is generated to reflect the term your child commences classes through to the end of the year’s program. Payments will be directly debited from your nominated account either fortnightly, monthly or quarterly.

 FAQs

  • Term One: 3rd February - 5th April

    Term Two: 22nd April - 5th July

    Term Three: 21st July - 20th September

    Term Four: 6th October - 29th November

  • Simply fill out our enquiries/registration form through the button above and someone will be in touch with you shortly.

  • You may trial a class at any time in our Leongatha and Inverloch Studios. Please contact us for class times so that we may expect you on the day. The class fee can be settled at the Studio in cash or card. Students must complete our registration form before trialling a class.

  • In our experience pre-schoolers are able to concentrate better without the distraction of other noise in the room from parents and siblings. As pre-schoolers participate in classes they have the opportunity to develop additional secure attachments with adults (teachers) and peers. This helps them transition positively into the larger world and helps with readiness for school. Having said that, a lot of children are timid at first and need to know that a parent is close by. Our program allows parents to watch the first class if necessary to help them adjust.

  • These performances are not compulsory for our tiny dancers but you must let us know if your child wishes to participate so we can accomodate accordingly.

    LPD’s Mid-Year Annual Showcase

    Wonthaggi Arts Centre

    August 2025

    LPD’s End of Year Display

    Mesley Hall, Leongatha

    December 2025

  • There are no refunds on term fees regardless of the reason for the absence including sickness and public holidays. Make up classes are available, please email for appropriate class times. Once a term has commenced there is no refund for any mid- term withdrawals; you are obliged to complete the term. We must be notified in writing before the new term commences so that the appropriate changes to the account can be made. Simply no longer attending classes is not considered a cancellation, we must be notified in writing of your intention to withdraw.

  • Small adjustments may need to be made to your child’s costumes when they are sent home. We ask that parents assist us by making their child’s costume user friendly and stage ready. All costume hire costs are built into your fees. Students should have already purchased tights and shoes for their classes.

  • Our Kinder Dance, Ballet and Acro classes work on a Pay As You go (PAYG) system. We accept cash or card at the studio at the time of your class.

    Our Ready Set Dance classes are paid on a direct debit basis over the 37 weeks of the year.

  • You may swap days if you miss a class (as long as the make-up class is not full). We do recommend that you avoid alternating days too much as pre-schoolers need the comfort of knowing that the same teacher and their friends will be there when they go to dancing. Please notify us if you require attending an alternate day.