Jazz classes are fun, high-energy dance classes that combine technique with popular music and movement patterns.  Jazz classes are very popular with students – they enjoy the freedom of movement while gaining genuine satisfaction as they build on their skills each week.  

Jazz classes include:
a cardio warm up; 
stretching;
age appropriate core strengthening and balance work; 
isolations;
turns in the centre (pirouettes, tours, pencil turns etc);
kicks and combinations travelling down  the room;
corner work including travelling turns, jumps, leaps, cartwheels; 
finishing with a routine to a popular song. Generally, we learn and add to the same routine for 4 weeks so that the children develop their ability to retain choreography, master the steps and work on performance quality.

Technical jazz

I’m thrilled to welcome you to my beautiful dance studio, Circle. My hope is that, within our beautiful studios, and guided by our talented team of teachers, you can continue to develop your technique and skills, broaden your imagination, find freedom and joy, and nurture your love of dance! 

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Circle Studio runs casual adult classes for Intermediate to Advanced dancers in Jazz, Ballet, Theatre Jazz, Latin Fusion & Commercial, in addition to pop ups & workshops in a variety of styles. All our adult classes are run by leading industry professionals. 
We have an extensive offering of classes for children aged 3-17, run by the term, in styles including Jazz, Acro, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Tap.

Classical Ballet

Pointe

Technical Training

Limber / Strength and Conditioning

Kizomba

Mambo

Ballet

Stretch & Conditioning

Jazz

Modern

Contemporary 

Commercial Dancing

Hip Hop

Adult Dance

Acrobatics

Swing

Tango

Waltz

Bachata

Cha Cha

Fox Trot

Rumba

Samba

Zumba

Zouk

Reggaeton

Latin

Ballroom & Latin

Singing

Musical Theatre

Other

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ACRO & JAZZ 
Founder www.zaggonline.com.au @zaggonline

JAZZ & MUSICAL THEATRE www.dana-jolly.com

“As a dance and movement educator, I believe it is critical to teach students with a holistic approach, promoting strong minds, bodies, and souls. Resilience, confidence, and passion, as well as strong sound technique, are extremely important. Physical awareness and safety for longevity in the industry should also be a priority, as well as encouraging and developing freedom of expression and performance. This is what defines an artist.” 

In addition to being a highly qualified & experienced teacher, Dana is an accomplished choreographer. Dana has choreographed over 30 musicals, theatre shows & plays, including 12 musicals for the Production Company.

 

THEATRE JAZZ www.michaelralph.com.au

Michael Ralph is an award-winning Performer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Director. Winner of multiple Green Room awards for “Best Choreography in a Musical” for The Wedding Singer (2022), 2018 for Bring it On (2018), and Loving Repeating (2015). ​​

Musical theatre credits as a director/choreographer include Legally Blonde, Herringbone, NINE and choreographer/resident director for Bring it On. 

He has created choreography for world premiere productions of Georgy Girl - the Seekers musical, NED - A New Australian Musical and CrossXroads (RL Productions).Other credits include ProdCo's The Boy from Oz, DUSTY, and West Side Story. 

Michael is a highly sought after and well respected teacher & creative.

LATIN FUSION www.nevilleparry.com

Neville has been teaching and competing in Ballroom Latin American for 16 years and has been a finalist in all major Dancesport competitions in Australia & New Zealand. Neville specialises in Ballroom Latin American (Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso doble & Jive). He is also professionally trained in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap & Commercial dance.

Neville attended Victorian College of the Arts secondary school, studying dance. While at the Victorian State Ballet, Neville also performed in 3 seasons of Swan Lake as a soloist. Recently, Neville has performed in Dirty Dancing Immersive, Better Man - the Robbie Williams Biopic & Kimora's Cruel Intent video.

BALLET, JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE
Natalya has been teaching for over twenty years, participating in all Summer Schools, Winter programmes and guest teaching at the Australian Ballet School since 2000.
Natalya had an extensive performing career, in television, film, and Musical Theatre. She also featured in many of Australian’s leading music artists film clips. She received a GreenRoom Nomination for Nata Maria in Saturday Night Fever that toured Australia, Asia and New Zealand.Career highlights include ‘Dream Ballet Laurey ‘ in Oklahoma , Sweet Charity and Follies (Production Company) and dancing in front of the Queen of England at the Manchester Commonwealth. Natalya played a major role in establishing the dance programme at the Victorian College of the Arts Musical Theatre Bachelor.

THEATRE JAZZ
Luca is a musical theatre performer, dance captain and choreographe. Professional credits include Hamilton, ensemble/DC Bring It On – The Musical, children ensemble in Billy Elliot the Musical, ensemble and dance captain in Stage Art's NINE The Musical , choreographer for RENT at the Sydney Opera House, Assistant director and assistant choreographer for Kiss of the Spider Woman (MTC), she played Anybody's and was Dance Captain in West Side Story for Hando Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Luca has assisted Australia’s finest choreographers, including Andrew Hallsworth, Kelley Abbey, Michael Ralph and Marko Panzic and international choreographers Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey & Al Blackstone.
Recently, Luca devised and debuted her original Jazz show, Metamuse, to critical acclaim. 

Andrew won the 2018 Helpmann Award for ‘Best Choreography in a Musical’ for the World Premiere season of Muriel’s Wedding the Musical (STC/Global Creatures); 2015 Helpmann Award for Opera Australia’s Anything Goes; 2014 Helpmann Award for the Hayes Theatre’s inaugural production of Sweet Charity. Sydney Theatre Critics Awards include Muriel’s Wedding 2017 and Little Shop of Horrors 2016.
Most recently he choreographed Kiss of the Spider Woman for MTC, Fun Home for STC and Merrily We Roll Along for Luckiest Productions for 2021 seasons. Andrew co-choreographed the international production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert for Broadway and its other worldwide seasons including the recent 2018 10th anniversary Australian celebration tour. Andrew is an experience and gifted teacher.

KK is a dynamic and engaging teacher - with an incredible wealth of knowledge from her extensive performing & choreographic career. Currently working as Resident Dance Supervisor, Mary Poppins, KK was most recently Australian Associate Movement Director, Harry Potter the Cursed Child & Resident Dance Supervisor Australian Premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Kirsten choreographed Hello, Dolly! (ProdCo) and was nominated for a Green Room Award for Excellence in Choreography. KK has worked extensively as a Choreographer, Assistant Choreographer, Resident, & Dance Captain, as well as Performer. KK was Audition Assistant to Broadway choreographer Warren Carlyle, and private coach to Hugh Jackman and Andy Lee on Hugh Jackman‘s Broadway to Oz Tour. 

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Ben began his career in the entertainment industry as a performer. Some of his credits include the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony 2022, Dubai’s World Expo (2021/22), Bring It On The Musical Australian Tour 2019, and working alongside artists such as Baker Boy, Tones and I, Ne-yo, Casey Donovan, Justice Crew, Sheppard, Peking Duk and Guy Sebastian. Since then, he has dipped his feet into the world of choreography, working with some of Australia’s best performers in music videos, on corporate events and theatrical shows.

JAZZ www.andersondance.com.au

Sheridan studied at Isolation Performing Arts Studio before working as a dancer and aerialist for Royal Caribbean International. She continued her training at Broadway Dance Center, studying under some of Broadway's finest choreographers and directors.
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Sheridan appeared in GFO's 9 to 5, The Wizard of Oz, We Will Rock You and was Dance Captain for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She performed in The Wedding Singer (DVE) The Production Company's Dusty, as Graziella in West Side Story, as Stephanie in StageArt's Saturday Night Fever, was Assistant Choreographer for their production of Nine and performed in Michael Ralph's Now and Then and SELF.

Originally from Canberra, ACT, Carmelina gradated in 2015 from Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance with a Diploma in Musical Theatre and Diploma in Dance Teaching Management. Carmelina broadened her training overseas in the International Student Visa Program at Broadway Dance Centre and programs under the guidance of Galen Hooks.  Credits include Dirty Dancing the Immersive, The Official AFL Footy Show Revue, Official NBL (Melbourne United),The Official Eremites Melbourne Cup, The Australian Open and Tones & I's 'Won't sleep' Music Video.Other credits include Porsche, National Australian Bank (NAB), Crown Resorts Entertainment, Channel 7, Channel 9, Coles Nitro Athletics, Nickelodeon, Asics Australia, Broadway Dance Centre Collection, Tim Campbell, Fatman Scoop, Will Sparks & Tigerlily.

Stacey is a full time dance graduate and former member of SCIMM Dance Company. She is an exceptional teacher - thorough, intuitive and committed! Stacey is currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise Science and is a qualified Pilates teacher.

Beginning her Professional career in Donnie Dimase's commercial dance production of‘Cheap Luxuries and Expired Dreams, Jordan’s credits include; ‘Won’t Sleep ’MusicVideo (Tones and I), ‘Catching Smoke ’Music Video (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard).Jordan trained extensively with ‘The Dream Dance Company ’in their pre professional development program ‘Show|Business ’Sydney, closely mentored by Marko Panzic andKatie Sanchez. Jordan was also guided by Cat Santos -I.Am.Her Project, Lucy Doherty and Rob McLean - One Dance Collective.In 2020, Jordan lived in NYC to further her Professional training. Learning from renowned creatives Al Blackstone, Candace Brown, Dana Foglia, Michael Mindlin, Jordan took part in the Bob Fosse Masterclass with Lloyd Culbreath (Verdon Fosse Legacy).

A graduate of Transit, Michelle is a gifted dancer with a particular talent for Hip Hop. Michelle is a current member of BOSS Dance Company.

Currently studying at Patrick Studios Australia, Lauren is in high demand as a dancer, performer and model. A true triple threat. Lauren is an engaged and passionate teacher.

A graduate of DanceWorld Studios & Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance, Imogen is a versatile dancer & performer - with particular talent for jazz, musical theatre and tap. Credits include: FISK, Robbie Williams: Better Man, Bad behaviour, Wog Boys, Shantaram, Love Me,
Won’t Sleep – Tones and Music Video.

Adelaide born, Amelia trained extensively in all genres of theatre since the age of 5. At 17, she made the move to New York City after receiving a 12 month scholarship to train full-time at the Broadway Dance Centre. 
www.ameliasanzo.com
Since returning to Australia, Amelia has been performing professionally most recently completing the 2022 Australian production of Disney’s Frozen (Disney) Other credits include, Andrew Lloyd Webbers 2022 Sydney Harbour production of The Phantom of the Opera (Opera Australia/HOSH) and the 2021 Australian tour of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB Entertainment) 

JAZZ - PROGRESSIONS & THEATRE JAZZ www.lucaentertainmentproductions.com @lukealleva Luke is a highly sought after Choreographer, Creative Consultant, Judge and Performer. Theatre and Stage productions as a performer include The Dancin Man, Funny Girl, Boy From Oz, Hot Shoe Shuffle, 42nd Street, Saturday Night Fever, A Chorus Line, We Will Rock You, Rocky Horror, Guys and Dolls, Xanadu the musical, Dusty, Mamma Mia, Man of La Mancha, Gene and Judy, Get Happy, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Moonshadow, The Boyfriend, Little Me, Royal Albert Hall Variety, West End Rocks, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dirty Dancing Immersive. Choreographic credits include Carols By Candlelight, Cabaret the musical Spiegel Tent, Shake, Gene & Judy, Saturday Night Fever, The Dancin Man.

A passionate and dynamic dancer, Ava has been a scholarship recipient at Circle for the last 10 years. Ava has been assistant teaching for Sophie, the Director, and Courtney for the last 4 years. Ava's gift for teaching and natural talent for choreography has lead to her own class, which is hugely popular with our young Contemporary dancers.

Jarryd is an exceptionally skilled teacher and choreographer with an extensive background in Latin & Ballroom. Credits include Burn the Floor, Baz Lurhmann's Strictly Ballroom the Musical, DWTS champion, and choreographer for Dirty Dancing the Immersive Experience. Most recently, Jarryd worked as choreographer & Movement Director for BBC Series Ten Pound Poms. Jarryd's next exciting role is performing in the brand new bio-musica,l Elvis: A Musical Revolution.

A star student and graduate from PSA, Tiggy teaches extensively across Melbourne and Sydney, in addition to performing with artists and corporates.

Kassie’s love for theatre began at her mother’s dance school and she made her professional debut as a child in GFO’s The Sound of Music. She went onto study voice at VCASS and holds a diploma (Musical Theatre) from NIDA. Kassie’s professional credits include Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Dance Captain/Swing), Wicked (Ensemble/Swing), Cats (Electra/Swing), The Sound of Music (understudy Marta/Brigitta), Dora The Explorer (Boots) and Giggle and Hoot and Friends (Stephanie). 

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