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BEGINNER LEVEL ONE
For those who have not danced before or who are in need of a refresher. The dances taught are WALTZ, CHA CHA CHA, SLOW RHYTHM, JIVE, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA, and other popular dances at the time.
LEVEL TWO
The next level of progression. Most dances are the same with more variations. Dances taught are: JIVE, WALTZ, SAMBA, CHA CHA CHA, SLOW RHYTHM, RUMBA, and QUICKSTEP.
LEVEL THREE
The variations are more advanced. Dances are: WALTZ, CHA CHA CHA, JIVE, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA, and SAMBA.
BRONZE LEVEL B COURSE
Dances are: CHA CHA, SAMBA, JIVE, WALTZ, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA. TANGO PLEASE NOTE! THE BRONZE LEVEL A AND B GROUP COURSES ALTERNATE EACH 7 WEEKS. THE SYLLABI FOR EACH LEVEL MAYBE DONE IN EITHER ORDER. NEITHER COURSE (WITHIN BRONZE A OR B) IS MORE ADVANCED THAN THE OTHER, PUT SIMPLY, THE ENTIRE BRONZE SYLLABUS IS SPREAD OVER TWO COURSES.
SILVER LEVEL A COURSE
Dances are: CHA CHA, SAMBA, JIVE, WALTZ, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA. PLEASE NOTE! THE SILVER LEVEL A AND B GROUP COURSES ALTERNATE EACH 7 WEEKS. THE SYLLABI FOR EACH LEVEL MAYBE DONE IN EITHER ORDER. NEITHER COURSE (WITHIN SILVER A OR B) IS MORE ADVANCED THAN THE OTHER, PUT SIMPLY, THE ENTIRE SILVER SYLLABUS IS SPREAD OVER TWO COURSES.
SILVER LEVEL B COURSE
Dances are: CHA CHA, SAMBA, JIVE, WALTZ, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA. PLEASE NOTE! THE SILVER LEVEL A AND B GROUP COURSES ALTERNATE EACH 7 WEEKS. THE SYLLABI FOR EACH LEVEL MAYBE DONE IN EITHER ORDER. NEITHER COURSE (WITHIN SILVER A OR B) IS MORE ADVANCED THAN THE OTHER, PUT SIMPLY, THE ENTIRE SILVER SYLLABUS IS SPREAD OVER TWO COURSES.
GOLD LEVEL A COURSE
Dances are: CHA CHA, SAMBA, QUICKSTEP AND INTRODUCE VIENNESE WALTZ. PLEASE NOTE! THE GOLD LEVEL A AND B GROUP COURSES ALTERNATE EACH 7 WEEKS. THE SYLLABI FOR EACH LEVEL MAYBE DONE IN EITHER ORDER. NEITHER COURSE (WITHIN GOLD A OR B) IS MORE ADVANCED THAN THE OTHER, PUT SIMPLY, THE ENTIRE GOLD SYLLABUS IS SPREAD OVER TWO COURSES.
GOLD LEVEL B COURSE
Dances are: JIVE, WALTZ, RUMBA AND TANGO. PLEASE NOTE! THE GOLD LEVEL A AND B GROUP COURSES ALTERNATE EACH 7 WEEKS. THE SYLLABI FOR EACH LEVEL MAYBE DONE IN EITHER ORDER. NEITHER COURSE (WITHIN GOLD A OR B) IS MORE ADVANCED THAN THE OTHER, PUT SIMPLY, THE ENTIRE GOLD SYLLABUS IS SPREAD OVER TWO COURSES.
PERSONAL LESSONS
For those wishing to learn specialty dances, have a brush up, or perhaps times are not convenient then Personal Lessons are available by appointment. Lessons for larger groups such as weddings can be arranged. Prices are as follows……….. Single or Couple $75 (inc GST) All major CREDIT CARDS are accepted including: Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and EFTPOS also available
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
ALL COURSES AT GILKISONS DANCE STUDIO RUN FOR 55 MINUTES EACH WEEK FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN (7) WEEKS. COURSE ARE $152 INC GST PER PERSON PER COURSE WHICH ENTITLES YOU TO THE COURSE AND FREE ENTRY TO ALL NIGHT DANCES.
BRONZE LEVEL A COURSE
Dances are: CHA CHA, SAMBA, JIVE, WALTZ, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA. TANGO PLEASE NOTE! THE BRONZE LEVEL A AND B GROUP COURSES ALTERNATE EACH 7 WEEKS. THE SYLLABI FOR EACH LEVEL MAYBE DONE IN EITHER ORDER. NEITHER COURSE (WITHIN BRONZE A OR B) IS MORE ADVANCED THAN THE OTHER, PUT SIMPLY, THE ENTIRE BRONZE SYLLABUS IS SPREAD OVER TWO COURSES.
EVENING 3 STEP DANCE WORKSHOP BEGINNERS
For those who have completed the Levels 1 and 2 classes, and learnt both the Mayfair and Evening 3 Step. The Beginners Workshop is for those that have just learnt the Evening 3 Step and the Mayfair Quickstep and would like to learn few basic variations to show off on the dance floor.
EVENING 3 STEP DANCE WORKSHOP ADVANCED
This workshop is for those who have completed the Level 1 and 2 classes, and have learnt both the Mayfair and Evening 3 Step. The Advanced Workshop is for those that have just either completed the Beginners Workshop or are happy with their level of knowledge in the Mayfair Quickstep and Evening 3 Step. The Steps will be challenging and designed to work your dancing skills. Learning moves such as Dips, reverse turns, mutli turns and much more. After completing this course you will shock and amaze on lookers with your fancy new steps.
LATIN TECHIQUE WORKSHOP
The Latin Workshop is for those that have just either completed or are currently in a Level 3 class or higher, or are happy with their level of knowledge Latin dances such as Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive and Samba. The detail and technique will be challenging and designed to work your dancing skills and enhance your current steps. Learning techniques such as how to how your body, partnering skills, feet and leg placement and much, much more. Upon completion of this workshop you will feel more confident, balanced and an all round better dancer.
BALLROOM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
The Ballroom Workshop is for those that have just either completed or are currently in a Level 3 class or higher, or are happy with their level of knowledge Latin dances such as Waltz, Quickstep and Tango. The detail and technique will be challenging and designed to work your dancing skills and enhance your current steps. Learning technical details such as partnering skills, frame, rise and falling along with much more. Upon completion of this workshop you will feel more confident, balanced and an all round better dancer.