Canberra’s award winning creative dance education for kids
WELCOME TO GUMNUT DANCE
More Than A Dance Studio,
More Like A Family
We encourage your child’s physical, social and artistic abilities through carefully designed exercises to enhance their abilities. We teach safe dance concepts and activities such as warm-up, cool-down, pre-dance technique and dance routines in a fun, age-appropriate and accessible way!
We have set dress codes for each of our Gumnut groups, but we are inclusive. If your child requires reasonable adjustments to the dress code, please do not hesitate to contact us.
GUMNUT DANCE CLASSES
Our much-loved and unique mixed-genre dance program that emphises fun and creativity.
We are an authorised provider of the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) syllabi and incorporate aspects of the program into our unique classes.
Spinning Gumnuts
LET’S SPIN AND TWIRL!
30 minutes
Ages 2 to 3.5 yrs + a parent/carer.
Watch your child’s confidence grow and their physical, social and artistic abilities improve through carefully designed exercises and themes. Our engaging themes change every term and ensure children are learning about the world around them through dance!
Please note: To maximise learning and ensure safety, one parent/carer is to participate during the term in classes.
Rainbow Gumnuts
THE WORLD IS FULL OF RAINBOWS AND WONDER!
40 minutes
Ages 3.5 to 5 yrs.
Your preschooler will feel so excited, happy and included in our creative, engaging and imaginative dance classes, they will be bursting to tell you their news! Take a break and leave your Gumnut boys and girls with us. We’ll help support your child’s independence to get ready for school.
Your preschooler will be so excited to dance to their heart’s content and make lots of friends as well.
Scribbly Gumnuts
LET’S SCRIBBLE OUR IDEAS AND CREATIVITY
45 minutes
Kindergarten children only
Kindy kids are cool; they love trying new moves, have energy to burn and big imaginations. So, at Gumnut Dance we’ve created a fun, energetic and creative level just for them!
Scribbly Gumnuts learn routines and are introduced to choreographing dances.
Snow Gumnuts
LIKE SNOWFLAKES, NO TWO CHILDREN ARE THE SAME
50 minutes
Years 1 and 2
Your Snow Gumnut’s confidence will grow and they will thrive with a more challenging program of dance technique. Our Snow Gumnuts work together which teaches important social skills such as negotiation, teamwork, listening and co-operation.
Ribbon Gumnuts
EXPRESSING OURSELVES WITH GRACE AND CREATIVITY
1 Hour
Years 3 and 4
Ribbon Gumnuts enjoy exploring more advanced choreographic concepts at this level. Children also extend their knowledge of dance technique, increasing their confidence and sense of self.
Silver Gumnuts
FIND YOUR SPARKLE
1 Hour
Years 5, 6, and 7
Silver Gumnuts continue to focus on the ATOD ballet and jazz syllabi, with more advanced technique, strength and coordination exercises than previous levels. Children are encouraged to express their individuality and find what makes them sparkle!
Golden Gumnuts
Continue to grow
1 Hour
Years 8, 9, and 10
Golden Gumnuts learn the ATOD ballet and jazz syllabi, and are challenged with more advanced technique, strength and coordination exercises. Our Gold dancers are given the opportunity to explore their favourite dance styles as a group and showcase their progress.
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
Designed to be taken on their own or in addition to our Gumnut Dance program, these classes are taught using the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) ballet, jazz and tap syllabi and focus on one specific genre of dance.
Ballet
45 min or 1 Hour
- Mini, 3 to 5 years
- Junior, 5 to 8 years (kindy to year 2)
- Intermediate, 9 to 12 years (year 3 to 6)
Ballet combines elegant and precise movements with storytelling and classical music. It emphasizes technique, poise, and artistry.
Tap
45min or 1 Hour
- Mini, 3 to 5 years
- Junior, 5 to 8 years (kindy to year 2)
Tap dance is a rhythmic and percussive dance style in which dancers create intricate sounds by striking the floor with metal-tipped shoes, often accompanied by lively music.
Jazz
45min
- Junior, 5 to 8 years (kindy to year 2)
Jazz is a dynamic dance style characterized by syncopated rhythms, energetic movements, and a fusion of various dance techniques, often performed to upbeat music.
Tips For Starting Classes
It’s a helpful idea to talk to your child about their first class before they start. Mention their dance teacher (check the schedule for your teacher’s name), other kids to meet, space to move around, fun props and great music to dance to.
Here’s A Checklist To Help Get You Organised: