What to Wear
Comfortable casual clothes (studio shirt and pants/leggings/skirt) and flexible shoes (preferably with soft leather soled ballroom/latin shoes)
What to Expect
International style Ballroom and Latin is now known as Dancesport but many people still recognize it under the Ballroom heading. The Ballroom dances include the Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. The Latin dances include the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. In Australia, Dancesport also encompasses the New Vogue style which is a combination of open and closed hold sequences to Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and March rhythms.
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A minimum of two dances in each style is taught per course/term, depending on the skills of the students. Intricate groups and step patterns are taught and practiced for individuals and then as couples. People enrolling in these classes will know the basics of each dance they’re taught and progressively learn more movement quality and steps, be able to recognise timing, and be able to dance in a social atmosphere.
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Intermediate and Advanced Level Classes are added to the Timetable as required but are often run simultaneously with the Beginners with two different teachers. These classes incorporate the more advanced step sequences and movement quality required and are developed, style specifically.
Kids Classes are run along the NSW Public School term and are usually 10 weeks. Classes specifically designed for Dance Fever students to develop their skills in Ballroom and Latin Dancesport with the intention of transitioning talented kids into competitive Ballroom Dancing events, have been a successful investment made by Byrnes Dance Image since mid 2012 and many kids and young adults currently competing started in these classes.
Students can continue at a social level for fitness (keeping the mind and body working together in coordinated patterns) and basic entertainment or if goal oriented, they can work towards the following:
- Assessments held mid-year and at the end of the year. A qualified examiner provides feedback on the students’ performances either with their partner or with their instructor.
- Dance Move Engage competitions are an introduction to Dancesport competitions and cater for all ages at an Unregistered and Recreational level as well as Amateur Graded competitors of all ages. These comps are designed to introduce Beginners, School Taught students and Medallists into competitions and also give them the opportunity to see higher level competitors at a reasonable event.
- Dancesport competitions are registered events authorised under Dancesport Australia (DSA) . Competitors compete in an age, grade and style specific events in order to improve their rankings and grades. Teachers:
 Neale Byrnes |
 Nicole Byrnes |
DURING COVID19 RESTRICTIONS Ballroom & Latin Dancesport Fundamentals Classes are Online via Zoom
What to Wear
Comfortable casual clothes and flexible shoes (preferably with soft leather soled ballroom/latin shoes) or socks (if necessary at home for online classes)
Set-up
Ensure use of a min 2mx2m open space with a flat surface (ideally wooden/tiled/paved flooring; carpet not ideal) where you can connect via wifi to Zoom
What to Expect
International style Ballroom and Latin is now known as Dancesport but many people still recognize it under the Ballroom heading. The Ballroom dances include the Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. The Latin dances include the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. In Australia, Dancesport also encompasses the New Vogue style which is a combination of open and closed hold sequences to Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and March rhythms. Classes are run along the NSW Public School term and are usually 10 weeks.
Zoom Online Ballroom and Latin Dancesport Fundamentals Class for Kids & Teens
Thursday 5-5.30pm
A minimum of two dances in each style is taught per course/term, depending on the skills of the students. Intricate groups and step patterns are taught and practiced for individuals and then as couples. People enrolling in these classes will learn the basics of each dance they’re taught and progressively learn more fundamental movement quality and steps, be able to recognise timing, and be able to dance in a social atmosphere.
Zoom Online Ballroom and Latin Dancesport Fundamentals Intermediate and Advanced (All Ages)
Thursday 5.30-6pm
These classes incorporate the more advanced step sequences and movement quality required and are developed, style specifically.
Structure
Starting with basic exercises for feet, legs, hips, arms
Progressing to step patterns in 1-2 dances (there are 5 to choose from per style)
Adding music – slow tempo first then faster tempo for coordination skills
Adding arms and styling techniques