A studio JUST for BOYS!
Our vision is to provide a fresh and unique approach to teaching young dancers in a way that nurtures creativity, builds relationships and inspires a love for dance!
Our focus is to develop confidence, courage and self-esteem in each student. We aim to provide an encouraging environment; a place of fun, flair, imagination and creativity!
JBD serves our community with a quality program that exists on the foundations of friendship and mateship, as we lead our students with integrity, passion and professionalism.
About Us –
Director Belinda MacDonald and her team of male only instructors are industry professionals and are extremely passionate about providing quality dance education to boys.
Belinda has been in the dance industry for over 20 years and saw JBD as an opportunity to introduce more boys to the magic of dance. Since her early years she has competed, taken exams, taught all ages from preschool to adults in all styles of dance including tap and hip hop! Her passion is being able to provide a fun learning environment while training technical expressive dancers. Her motto is ‘anyone can dance!’.
Teachers:
Belinda MacDonald: Teacher/Owner
Mitchell Connolly: Hip Hop/Break
Max Paterson: Tap
Josh Wadley: Tap
Some dance studios offer “boys only classes” but in our experience these classes are not the focus of these studios.
JBD is just that! 100% attention on students catering for their needs & creating performance opportunities for young males to express themselves in a supportive environment.
We want to offer inspiring classes and workshops for boys that are fresh. Motivating each individual to express dance freely, in a way that is supportive and encouraging.
We understand that boys learn differently to girls and have developed a program that includes different strategies and teaching methods to suit. Our classes include attributes like self expression, creativity, comradeship, respect and of course fun!
Our Pre Junior Combo class is a great example of this it combines Hip Hop and tap styles into the one single class, giving boys a chance to explore two different styles of dance.
Workshops
Each term we will be conducting a Workshop run by an industry professional in different styles of dance, including people from So You Think You Can Dance, Tap Dogs, Musical Theatres and more!
Class Descriptions
Combo Class – a class that introduces Hip Hop and Tap styles, giving young boys a chance to explore and be engaged in two different styles of dance.
Preschool Movement- these classes are for our tinniest members! They are themed and are aimed at providing musicality and fun! A great head start for our combo classes.
Hip Hop Class – Hip Hop is constantly evolving, it is a funky and soulful expression of movement used by artists such as Usher, Kayne West, Justin Timberlake & Justice Crew.
Tap Class – A tapping sound is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of a specialised shoe. These metal plates, when tapped against a hard surface, create a percussive sound and a serious of rhythms and beats. Also great for just letting out noise!
Crew (showtroupe): These classes are via invitation/audition only. During these classes, they will learn routines and extra skills for competitions/shows/ hip hop battles. There are many perks to being a part of this awesome team! Such as being able to attend Aus Tap festival, Interstate competitions, Other dance conventions, personalized T-shirt and more! (STUDENTS FROM BOTH LOCATIONS CAN AUDITION/BE INVITED TO THIS CLASS).
Dads classes- A fun pressure free class for a laugh! Meet other dads in the area and learn awesome moves from our industry professional teachers.
2017/2018 Dance Classes Timetable:
Kings Langley: Jim Southee Community Centre
Wednesdays:
3:30-4pm Preschool Movement (Miss Belinda)
4-4:45pm Combo (Miss Belinda)
5-5:45pm Junior Tap (Mr Josh)
5:45-6:15pm Junior Hip Hop/Break (Mr Mitch)
6:15-7pm Intermediate Tap (Mr Josh)
7-7:45 Intermediate Hip Hop/Break (Mr Mitch)
Rouse Hill: (Venue TBC)
Tuesday:
4-4:45pm Combo (Miss Belinda)
5-5:45pm Junior Tap (Mr Max)
5:45-6:15pm Tap Crew (Mr Max)
6:15-7pm Intermediate Tap (Mr Max)
7-8pm Dads Tap (Mr Max/Miss Belinda)
Thursday:
4:15-4:45 Preschool Movement (Miss Belinda)
5-5:45 Junior Hip Hop/Break (Mr Mitch)
5:45-6:15 Hip Hop Crew (Mr Mitch)
6:15-7pm Intermediate Hip Hop/Break (Mr Mitch)
7-8pm Dads Hip Hop Basics (Mr Mitch/Miss Belinda)
Saturday:
9:30-10am Preschool Movement (Miss Belinda)
10:15-11am Combo (Miss Belinda)
12-1pm GWT Level Exams (Mr Josh)
1-2pm GWT Level Exams (Mr Josh)
Tap exams are strongly encouraged- levels will be determined based on numbers.
Private Lessons: If you would like more information on private lessons please contact us for pricing and availability.
Levels
Students are placed into classes based on their age but experience and knowledge can also effect their placement. As a guide classes are:
- Preschool: 2-4yrs
- Pre Juniors: Combo (kindy)
- Juniors ( School Grade 1-3)
- Intermediates ( School Grade 4-6)
Class Pricing Information
Dance Classes
- 30min classes: $10.00 per class
- 45min classes: $12.50 per class
- 60 min classes: $15.00 per class
- CREW CLASSES (showtroupe)- $14.00 per class
- Private Lessons 45mins- $60
- Private Lessons 60mins- $70
- Master Classes/workshops- $15pp
Annual Registration Fee EARLY BIRD- $20 per student- Family of 2 or more charged at $15 each (if enrolled on open day only).
Annual Registration Fee- $30 per student – Family of 2 or more are charged at $25 each.
All fees are paid by the term, within the first 2 weeks of each term. ALL missed lessons must be paid for. Fees are not refundable or transferable.
Payment options – Cash, Direct Debit or Credit Card.
Classes run to the NSW school term calendar.
Uniform Policy
It is strongly encouraged for students to wear uniform to each class.
Boys can wear any shorts or pants they chose teamed up with our JBD T shirt. ( studio colours are encouraged- black, red and white).
Shoes – For all Hip Hop classes any sneaker/ high top, Vans style of shoe is adequate.
For all Tap classes black tap shoes are required see us for more information before purchasing these shoes.
Taps shoes will be required for the Combo class. Tap shoes can be expensive, lucky for us a local dance shop is stocking a special tap shoe that is available for JUST BOYS DANCE. The shoes are of very high quality and are only available at Centre Stage Dancewear at Seven Hills click on the link below for more details.
Uniform Pricing:
JBD T- shirts $25- Available at JBD
JBD Bags $TBA- Available at JBD
JBD Jackets $TBA- Available at JBD