Dancexcel Performance Studio
Kindergarten – Year 2

Mini’s Development Program

Little dancers, big dreams. Designed for younger dancers who love to dance and are ready to take the next step in their journey. The program provides a fun, encouraging and nurturing environment where dancers can build skills, grow in confidence and discover the excitement of working towards performance opportunities.

Building Strong Foundations

Through Mini’s Technique Development, Classical Ballet and Jazz, dancers build coordination, flexibility, strength, musicality and fundamental dance skills in a positive, age-appropriate environment.

Most importantly, we want our Mini’s to love coming to dance, enjoy learning new skills and feel proud of what they can achieve.

What is Mini’s Technique?

Technique introduces our youngest dancers to the fundamental skills they will use throughout their dance training.

  • Flexibility
  • Kicks
  • Turns
  • Leaps & jumps
  • Balance & coordination
  • Strength, control & body awareness

Weekly Class Commitment

Kindergarten

Program placement and class recommendations can be discussed with the Dancexcel team.

Year 1

  • 1 × Mini’s Technique Development
  • 1 × Classical Ballet
  • 1 × Recreational Jazz
  • Optional: Lyrical, Musical Theatre and/or Hip Hop

Year 2

  • 1 × Mini’s Technique Development
  • 1 × Classical Ballet
  • 1 × Recreational Jazz
  • Optional: Lyrical, Musical Theatre and/or Hip Hop
Years 3 – 6

Dance Development Program

For dancers ready to take the next step in their training, challenge themselves and discover what they are capable of. DDP builds strong technical foundations, confidence and performance skills while preparing dancers for the expectations of Dancexcel’s competitive stream.

How the Program Works

  • DDP runs throughout Terms 1 and 2.
  • Dancers work towards joining a Performance Group in Term 3.
  • Performance Group auditions are held in Week 6 or 7 of Term 2.
  • Training develops the strength, flexibility, skills and discipline needed for the competitive dance stream.
  • Weekly requirements are based on the dancer’s school year.

What is Technique?

Technique classes focus on the technical skills dancers need to become stronger, more confident and capable performers.

  • Flexibility
  • Kicks
  • Turns
  • Leaps
  • Strength & control
  • Balance & coordination
  • Alignment & skill execution

Weekly Class Commitment

Year 3 · Grade 3 Ballet

  • 1 × Technique
  • 2 × Classical Ballet
  • 1 × Recreational Jazz
  • 1 × Lyrical or Musical Theatre
  • Optional: Hip Hop

Year 4 · Grade 4 Ballet

  • 1 × Technique
  • 2 × Classical Ballet
  • 1 × Recreational Jazz
  • 1 × Lyrical or Musical Theatre
  • Optional: Hip Hop

Years 5 & 6 · Grade 5 Ballet

  • 1 × Technique
  • 1 × Industry Class
  • 2 × Classical Ballet
  • 1 × Recreational Jazz
  • 1 × Lyrical or Musical Theatre
  • Optional: Hip Hop

Classes are charged as per the Dancexcel Schedule of Fees 2026. MWPS pick-up is available Monday–Friday in 2026.

Your pathway to performance

From development to the stage

The Development Programs give dancers the foundations and confidence to work towards Dancexcel’s Performance Groups.

1

Develop

Build technique, strength, flexibility, artistry and confidence through consistent training in Terms 1 and 2.

2

Audition

In Week 6 or 7 of Term 2, dancers have the opportunity to audition for Dancexcel’s Performance Groups.

3

Perform

Successful dancers can join a team, represent Dancexcel and experience performing on stage at eisteddfods and competitions.

Ready for the next step?

Grow. Develop. Perform.

Whether your dancer is taking their first steps towards performance or ready to challenge themselves with more focused training, we would love to help them find the right pathway.

Submitting will open your email app with the Expression of Interest addressed to the Dancexcel team.