Primary (5-8yrs)
Our Primary classes are designed especially for children who are ready to grow in confidence, skill and independence while still enjoying a fun, nurturing environment. At this age, we begin building strong dance foundations while keeping classes engaging, energetic and age-appropriate.
Perfect from Pre-Primary / Year 1 aged. Please note the ages for classes are just a guideline and it is important children have the skills and confidence before moving up a class.
We offer a range of styles for this age group.
Primary Ballet
This 45-minute class focuses on Ballet and creative dance, developing your child’s knowledge of Ballet positions and steps, whilst extending their exposure to terminology and combination steps. This class also allows your child to express themselves through routines and imaginative dance both independently and with partners / group. Your child will learn about safe stretching, posture and how to improve their dance skills and overcome challenges.
If children have participated in Ballet or dance classes with us previously, they can join from approx.5 years old, if they are new to dance or prefer a smaller class we recommend waiting until they are over 5.5yrs and joining the Prep Ballet in the meantime.
Primary Ballet / Jazz – We also run a combo class which is a 1-hour Primary Ballet and Jazz class, where children get to explore both styles of dance.
Parents do not stay for this class; however, you are invited to our termly parent viewing week
Jazz / Tap
Our Jazz and Tap dance classes are energetic, expressive and full of personality — perfect for children who love to move and make some noise!
Jazz builds strength, flexibility and confidence through fun, upbeat choreography featuring kicks, leaps and turns.
Tap turns movement into music, teaching children to create rhythms and beats while developing coordination, timing and musicality.
Together, these styles help dancers grow in confidence, stage presence and performance skills — all in a supportive, structured and fun environment.
Acro-Dance
Acro dance is a unique dance style that blends dance techniques, more so Jazz, with acrobatics and gymnastics-inspired movements. It combines strength, flexibility, balance and coordination to create competent dancers that can execute tumbling, lifts and controlled tricks safely.
This 1 hour class will help children build strength, flexibility and confidence while mastering fun skills like handstands, cartwheels, backbends and even partner lifts! It’s all about moving safely, staying strong and having a blast while dancing and tumbling at the same time!
We are an Acrobatic Arts certified studio and follow this program alongside our dance experience and training.
Just Dance Recreational Class
Does your child love to move and groove around the house? Just Dance is the perfect fun, high-energy class for kids who want to express themselves and dance to their favourite music — from Taylor Swift to Encanto!
Exploring Jazz, Pop and freestyle, dancers learn fun routines each term while building confidence, performance skills and basic dance foundations.
✨ Suited to children 5+ (Year 1+)
✨ No experience needed
✨ No uniform required — just comfy activewear and a big smile!
If they’re always dancing around the house, this class is for them!
My daughter loves dancing at Kelly’s Dance Academy and has been for over a year now. Kelly knows the name and face of every single child that attends, her genuine love for what she does shows in the community she’s created.
All the teachers at Kelly’s Dance Academy have given my daughter an environment where she can find joy in expressing herself through dance. They also have an easy to use parent portal where we can access our child’s timetable, term and payment information as well as a really affordable costume/uniform shop which is a lifesaver for a busy family. Couldn’t recommend this dance school enough.