HVT’s tap classes focus on the L.G.T.D.A. tap syllabus for the first semester then concert preparation for the second semester. This tap syllabus produces excellent tap technique and a thorough knowledge of all tap variations which can be incorporated into our concert routines to produce fabulous results.

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At HVT Studio of Performing Arts, we believe that every child can be taught to shine and we start from 2 years of age. By introducing them to a variety of styles we can see their talent emerge and help them to realise their full potential.

 
We are the official location for Ready Set Dance & Ready Set Ballet in East Maitland which is the fastest growing preschool dance program across Australia & New Zealand. It is endorsed by early learning experts and promotes confidence, co-ordination and creativity. It’s perfect for boys & girls aged 2-5 years of age. 

As we move up into our after school dance programs we can guide your child across a number of genres with our most popular styles being Tap, Ballet & Jazz. We also offer Hip Hop, Contemporary & Acrobatics. 

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Wedding Dance

Ready Set Dance

Classical Ballet

Pointe

Technical Training

Limber / Strength and Conditioning

Kizomba

Mambo

Ballet

Kinder

Lyrical

Pilates

Technical jazz

Stretch & Conditioning

Jazz

Modern

Contemporary 

Commercial Dancing

Hip Hop

Adult Dance

Acrobatics

Other

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Kristy’s career in tap dancing began at the age of four with the legendary Mr. Les Griffith. Along with members of Tap Dogs, she was among the first to learn his Australian tap syllabus (L.G.T.D.A.) and sit for examinations. Kristy’s first major achievement was at the age of nine after being selected to compete in The Fred Astaire Performing Arts Challenge in Miami, Florida and subsequently gaining the highest points scored amongst her age group. Following Mr. Griffith’s passing Kristy completed her tap exams with Donna Michalitsis (now co-owner of L.G.T.D.A.) and eisteddfod & concert training with Pullar’s Dancing Academy.
Her success is demonstrated through winning an average of thirty tap and song & dance championships and scholarships per year, a feat that is unrivalled to this day. 

Sophie began dancing at Kicks Dance Studio at the age of five where she excelled in all styles from Tap, Ballet and Jazz to Contemporary and Hip Hop. In 2005 she was offered her own classes at the same studio and she began her role as teacher, while still continuing to compete and train in dance herself.
The following year Sophie obtained her HSC dance units at only 16 so she would be eligible to study dance on a full time basis. In 2017 she was awarded a scholarship with West Coast Dance Explosion after training at a number of prestigious studios throughout Sydney.
Sophie completed a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management and through her study was offered a position with Australian School Dance sharing her passion at Primary and High Schools all over the Hunter.


Kylie began dancing at the age of 3 in Tamworth studying Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. She studied R.A.D. Ballet and completed her exams up to and including Advanced 2 with great results.
After completing her HSC Kylie studied at the University of Western Sydney then moved to Melbourne to do her Bachelor of Dance at Victorian College of Arts majoring in Contemporary dance. She was fortunate enough to study under the guidance of Sydney Saltner from Bangarra.
Upon the completion of her time in Melbourne Kylie moved to Newcastle to complete her Certificate in Ballet teaching R.A.D.
Following her extensive training Kylie became a mentor for the certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management program through the Australian Dance Institute (ADi).

Monique started dancing at the age of 3 at Newcastle Dance Academy. Monique studied Ballet (R.A.D.), Character, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz & Tap.
Monique has completed her R.A.D. exams from Pre-Primary to Advanced 1 as well as doing Khorobushka National character exams from Swedish (Primary) to level 4 (Polish).Monique gained wonderful exam results during this time.
Throughout her time dancing at Newcastle Dance Academy Monique competed in many Eisteddfods both as a soloist and in performance Groups.
In 2018 Monique went full-time at Newcastle Dance Academy and completed it in 2020.
Monique was fortunate to dance at the Isobel Anderson Awards, The Australian Ballet Scholarship Awards and also The Alana Haines Awards in New Zealand.
Monique is looking forward to working with our pre-school

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