Allegro Dance

Nerida Glanfield opened Allegro Dance at Weatherburn Way, Kardinya, in January 2010, and teaches every class held at the studio. Nerida has been teaching dance for over 25 years and yoga for almost 15 years. 

Nerida worked in management in the professional performing arts industry for many years. As such, she has a unique perspective as a dance teacher. Her focus is on dance contributing to a student’s growth into a well-rounded person rather than an eye purely towards life as a competitive and then professional dancer. This ethos is the guiding principle of Allegro Dance.

What style of dance should we enrol in?

For the 3 – 5 year olds, our Introduction classes are a mix of ballet and jazz with some simple acrobatics included.  For the student 6 years and older, they can do jazz – a modern and upbeat class and/or ballet – the traditional form of  classical dance that is the foundation for all other dance styles.  At Allegro Dance we have a policy that students cannot enrol in just tap or acrobatics, as we believe that this does not provide them with sufficient dance training to effectively do either of these genres. To enrol in either tap or acro, students must also do either ballet or jazz. Contemporary dance classes are available for students 12 years and older.

What to wear to class

For classes, there is no set uniform - students can wear any dancewear in any colour they prefer. Tight fitting is best so that the teacher can see their bodies to ensure safe technique. It is great to wear a leotard, and either bike shorts or ballet skirt are optional. Dance tights or socks are fine. Hair should be in a ponytail or bun, and no dangly jewellery. PLEASE, do not wear dresses or skirts – dancewear is preferred.

* * Second hand shoes are available at the studio.* *

What Shoes do we need?

Ballet and Tiny Tots – pink ballet pumps. Bare feet are fine to start the year, however the floor gets very cold during winter, so best to purchase shoes as the weather cools.
Jazz & Acro – tan coloured, split sole acro shoes. Tap– tan coloured tap shoes are required. If you are beginning tap this year, sneakers are fine for the first few weeks while students decide if they want to continue.