Welcome to UNIVERSAL
At Universal Dance & Performance, we offer a large variety of dance genre and performing arts classes to support all students in their dancing journey and perusing their passion and love for all different dance styles.
For every dance genre, we offer classes for a large variety of age groups as well as dancing abilities and levels to support every dancer, from the start of their dancing journey to perusing the arts at an advanced level.
At Universal, we also offer ELITE PERFORMANCE TEAM for dancers who want to take their dancing and performance to the next level. This is for dancers who would like to peruse dance on a competitive platform - competing in local dance competitions and extra performance opportunities throughout the year. Please find information on our ELITE PERFORMANCE TEAM under the performance team page on our website.
We can’t wait for you to join our UDP family! See you in the studio!
Ballet
Ballet classes are designed to teach basic ballet technique through barre work and centre practice. Students will be exposed to traditional classical music with a modern twist. Ballet forms the foundation of many other dance styles and helps dancers develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and confidence.
At Universal we have ballet classes starting in Year 2 - Year 12+, catering for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels for all ages.
Ballet Intensive
Ballet Intensive is an additional ballet that students can participate in weekly on top of their usual ballet class. This class aims to extend students further on their ballet terminology, technique, strength and flexibility.
At Universal, we have ballet intensive classes for Year 2 - Year 6 and Year 7+
Pointe
Pointe work is an advanced level of ballet technique in which dancers perform on the tips of their toes using specially designed pointe shoes. In pointe class, dancers focus on building ankle strength, core stability, proper placement, and controlled transitions in and out of pointe. Training begins at the barre and gradually progresses to center work as strength and confidence increase.
Pointe work enhances balance, control, and artistry while creating the graceful, weightless quality that defines classical ballet.
At Universal, these classes are offered to students in Year 7+ who have had a minimum of 3 years ballet experience and training. There are different levels to support beginner, intermediate and advanced pointe students.
To participate in pointe classes students must also be enrolled in both the ballet and ballet intensive classes.
Acrobats
Acrobats classes blends the strength and athleticism of acro with the grace and technique of dance. Designed for energetic movers who love to tumble, this class focuses on building flexibility, balance, coordination, and core strength in a safe and structured environment.
Students learn foundational skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, and progressions toward more advanced tricks as they develop strength and control. Proper technique and safe skill progression are emphasised at every level to ensure dancers build confidence. Perfect for dancers who enjoy both dance and tumbling, this class offers an exciting way to challenge the body while developing discipline and teamwork.
At Universal, we offer 5 different levels of acrobats classes to suit the needs, abilities, ages and skill levels of all dancers who participate in acrobats. These levels start at beginner Level 1, through to Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and finally Advanced 1 Acrobats for our most advanced acrobatic students.
To find out the most suitable level for your dancer, as well as the skills required to move into each level, please make contact with Universal Dance & Performance to discuss this further to find the perfect class for your dancer.
Jazz
Jazz classes are high-energy, expressive, and full of personality. Dancers build strong technical foundations while exploring dynamic movement, sharp lines, turns, leaps, and stylised choreography set to upbeat, age-appropriate music.
Classes focus on flexibility, strength, coordination, and precision, while encouraging students to develop performance quality and confidence. Warm-ups and across-the-floor progressions help dancers refine technique, followed by engaging combinations that challenge musicality and style.
Jazz is perfect for dancers who love to perform and want to grow in both technique and stage presence. With a supportive and motivating environment, students learn to move boldly, build confidence, and truly shine.
Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre class combines dance, acting, and storytelling to bring the stage to life. Inspired by Broadway-style performances, this class encourages students to develop strong stage presence, expressive movement, and confident character work.
Dancers learn theatrical choreography set to age-appropriate songs from popular musicals, while also building, coordination, a love for the arts and musicality. Emphasis is placed on facial expressions, projection, and connecting with an audience to create engaging and dynamic performances.
Perfect for performers who love to act as much as they love to dance, Musical Theatre helps students grow in confidence, creativity, and teamwork — all while having fun and shining in the spotlight.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes are energetic, upbeat, and packed with personality. Dancers explore age-appropriate street-style movement while building coordination, rhythm, strength, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
Classes focus on foundational hip hop techniques, grooves, footwork, and dynamic combinations set to clean, high-energy music. Dancers are encouraged to develop their own style, musicality, and performance quality while learning teamwork and stage presence.
Perfect for students who love to move, express themselves, and bring big energy to the dance floor,
Hip Hop builds confidence, creativity, and strong performance skills — all while having a great time.
Contemporary
Our Contemporary class blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance to create expressive, fluid movement. Dancers explore storytelling through motion while developing strong technique, flexibility, control, and emotional connection.
Classes focus on core strength, balance, floor work, transitions, and dynamic movement quality. Students learn to move with intention, using breath and musicality to bring choreography to life.
Emphasis is placed on artistry, creativity, and authentic self-expression.
Perfect for dancers who enjoy combining technique with emotion, Contemporary encourages growth not only in physical ability but also in confidence and artistic voice, allowing each dancer to connect deeply with the music and movement.
Tap
Our Tap class is upbeat, rhythmic, and full of energy. Dancers learn to create sound with their feet while developing timing, coordination, and musicality. Using proper technique and clear progressions, students build a strong foundation in basic tap steps before advancing to more intricate rhythms and combinations.
Classes focus on footwork clarity, speed, balance, and listening skills, helping dancers connect movement with music in a fun and engaging way. From traditional Broadway-style tap to more contemporary rhythms, students gain versatility and confidence.
Perfect for dancers who love music and movement, Tap strengthens focus, precision, and performance quality — all while making plenty of joyful noise along the way
Stretch & Strength
Stretch & Strength is a conditioning class for students who are enrolled into other classes at UDP.
This class aims to further improve dancers flexibility and strength, through dance specific exercises. This class will help dancers technique, flexibility and overall strength in their other genres.
At UDP, this class is available for Year 4+, occurring multiple times throughout the week.
