This class focuses on teaching students traditional Highland Dancing, fun and funky Highland inspired choreographies, strength and fitness and how to engage, have fun while dancing. We cater for dancers who just want to dance for fun and fitness, as well as those who wish to compete or participate in exams.

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Aleshia started dancing at the age of 3. Initially doing jazz, tap and ballet, she started Highland Dancing when she was 5.
Aleshia has competed in highland competitions around Australia and in Scotland. She has also performed in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Aleshia is an experienced dance teacher. She assisted at previous dance schools by teaching the beginners class of students from 5 to 15 years old. She was also a dance teacher for a private company teaching in primary and secondary schools across Australia to meet the dance component of the PE curriculum. She taught a range of genres including hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, ballroom and even bollywood.
Aleshia is also a mother of two boys and a girl. She strongly believes dancing is for everyone to enjoy together!

Jigging Juniors - 8 yrs and older

This class is for beginner to advanced adult dancers. It focuses on teaching traditional Highland Dancing and developing strength and fitness while having fun and meeting new people. We cater for dancers who just want to dance for fun and fitness, as well as those who wish to compete or participate in exams. 

Adult Dance

Workout Warriors - 16 years and older

In this class we focus on fundamental movements skills, musical awareness, sensory interactions, basic dance positions, engagement and fun in dance. Please note: Parents are welcome to watch and participate if needed in this lesson. 

Kinder

Wee Wonders - 2 to 3 yrs old

This is a bridging class that prepares students to move into the Leaping Lads and Lassies class. This class focuses on teaching fundamental movement skills, Highland dance positions and movements, Highland inspired choreography, music and rhythm awareness, social interactions, sensory play, engagement and fun in dance.

Bonnie Bridging Bairns - 4 to 5 yrs old

This class focuses on teaching fundamental movement skills, traditional Highland dance positions, movements and dances, contemporary Highland inspired choreography, music and rhythm awareness, social interactions and engagement and fun in dance. We cater for dancers who just want to dance for fun and fitness, as well as those who wish to compete or participate in exams. 

Leaping Lads and Lassies - 6 to 7 yrs old

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We are First Step and Highland Dance School, a dance school for children 2 years to adults. We cater for all levels and abilities. Dancers can choose to dance purely for fun and fitness, do exams, perform or compete, there is an option for everyone! 
At First Step we believe that dancing should be a part of every child's life and that just as children take their first steps, so to do they start to embrace a love of movement and dance. At First Step we believe that the basics and fundamental techniques can, and should, be taught while children explore and develop their sense of movement and rhythm.

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Shannon has been involved in Highland Dancing, and the Canberra Highland Dancing community for over 20 years.
During her Highland dancing career, Shannon has competed in national and international championships and represented Australia at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland as well as a number of other international Tattoos.
Shannon holds teacher qualifications with the Scottish Dancing Association of Australia and has taught Highland to a range of students from 2 yrs to adults. She also taught and judged gymnastics to young children during her earlier years.
Shannon is a mother and works as a primary school teacher. In recent years her passion for dancing has led her to learn other dance styles for her own enjoyment.

First Step and Highland Dance School

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