About
Total Ballet is a locally owned and operated ballet school located in Kialla, Australia. With a focus on providing high-quality dance education, Total Ballet caters to students of all ages and abilities, offering a range of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Cirque.
The experienced teaching staff at Total Ballet have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various dance styles. Classes are available in Classical Ballet, Kinder Dance, Contemporary, Jazz/Hip Hop, Tap, FlexAbility/Stretch, Acrobatics, and Circus. The school offers classes at a competitive rate, catering to both recreational and professional students. They also provide training in the ATOD and RAD ballet exam syllabi, with exams offered annually.
Megan Lloyd, the Principal of Total Ballet, has over 30 years of teaching experience in Classical Ballet and Jazz. Trained in Cecchetti Ballet, RAD, and Russian methods, Megan holds Advanced 2 and Associate teaching qualifications with Cecchetti Ballet Australia. She is also well-versed in Jazz Ballet technique, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Character, Hip Hop, and Dance Circus.
Total Ballet offers a variety of classes to suit different age groups and interests. Kinder Dance is a ballet-oriented class that introduces basic technique and free movement while stimulating imagination and creativity. Classes are available for boys and girls aged 3 and above, with pricing starting at $10 per lesson.
Classical Ballet Technique classes are taught using the ACB (Russian) syllabi, RAD, or ATOD. These classes focus on discipline, coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility, poise, and confidence. Designed for students aged 5 and above, exams are available but not compulsory.
Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of ballet, modern dance, jazz, lyrical, and free movement. This class is offered to senior students at Total Ballet. Jazz/Hip Hop classes focus on high-energy dance routines set to popular music and are available for students aged 5 to adults.
For those interested in aerial arts and acrobatics, Total Ballet offers Dance Cirque and Little Monkeys classes. Dance Cirque is a skill-based class that focuses on aerial skills, acrobatics, and juggling. Students progress through levels on aerial hoops and engage in tumbling exercises, developing strength, control, and flexibility. These classes are suitable for students aged 6 and above.
Little Monkeys is a preschool class that introduces the fundamentals used in Dance Cirque.
Total Ballet also caters to adults with their Adult Ballet classes, which use the RAD syllabus. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, there are classes available to suit all levels.
At Total Ballet, the focus is on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students to develop their dance skills and reach their full potential. With a wide range of dance styles to choose from and experienced teachers, Total Ballet is the perfect place for anyone passionate about dance. Visit their studio at 46 Midstar Court, Kialla, or contact them by phone at 0401963344 or 0407522106, or via email at totalballet@bigpond. Com.
