ADA Theatre

FOR ALL THAT IS BEST IN DANCE!

WHAT WE DO

The Australasian Dance Association specialises in the teaching of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, AcroDance and Contemporary in Australia and overseas. Our syllabi are designed to teach your students from preschoolers all the way through to teacher qualifications.

Jazz dance focuses on technique, musicality, creativity, and expression, often incorporating more fluid, grounded movements, as well as sharper, more angular actions. Jazz features movements that explore contrasts in speed, strength, and fluidity, as well as the use of the body's natural lines and curves. Our Jazz Syllabus is set to modern popular music. Within our Jazz Syllabus, other styles are explored such as Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Latin and Hip Hop creating well-rounded dancers.

JAZZ SYLLABUS

Tap dance is a form of dance characterised by the rhythmic tapping sounds made by the dancer’s feet. These sounds are created by small metal plates (called taps) attached to the ball and heel of the dancer’s shoes. Our Tap Syllabus encompasses the many styles of Tap including Broadway, Street and Latin to name a few.

TAP SYLLABUS

Classical Ballet emphasises grace, precision, and flowing, expressive movements performed with strict technique. We offer 11 grades where students refine their skills and learn advanced steps as they progress. We also offer 4 levels of Pointe for our older dancers, introducing elegance and precision. Our Classical Syllabus also includes Character dance.

CLASSICAL SYLLABUS

Contemporary dance explores movement, musicality, and emotional connection, encouraging dancers to move with courage, creativity, and freedom. The ADA Contemporary Syllabus builds strength, agility, and technique through grounded work, weight shifts, and improvisation. It’s ever-evolving and deeply connected to rhythm, using diverse music genres to inspire dynamic expression and musical empathy.

CONTEMPORARY SYLLABUS

AcroDance blends acrobatics with dance, combining balances, tumbling, and contortion with jazz or ballet technique. It builds strength, flexibility, and confidence, enhancing choreography and dancer versatility. The ADA AcroDance Syllabus focuses on safe skill development with a strong technical foundation.

ACRODANCE SYLLABUS

Ada’s Little Gems is an imaginative program aiming to build confidence and introduce children to the world of dance. Designed for children from 2 years age, Ada’s Little Gems incorporates elements from Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, AcroDance, Mime and Movement into one program which helps to bring their creativity to life. Inspirational and flexible in its delivery, this is the perfect program to help spark ingenuity and excitement in young dancers.

PRESCHOOL SYLLABUS

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ADA TEACHER

Low cost membership
No monthly fee
High standard of technique as many professional dancers performing around the globe were ADA trained
Current music and choreography that will really challenge your students and create versatile and skilled dancers
Teacher support & mentoring, seminars and training
Sydney based head office with hundreds of ADA studios across Australia, Thailand and New Zealand
State Awards and National Championships
Secure the future and growth of your studio
Confidence in knowing that your classes are well structured for the tiniest dancer to senior students

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADA?
Contact us at anytime!

A LOOK AT ADA

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

ADA has been the backbone to ensuring the longevity of my studio. Dancers love moving up their way up through the grades and this has meant loyal students at my studio for the entirety of their dance education. I have trained dozens of teachers from Pre-Primary all the way through their Major Teacher's exams over the 20 years; ensuring future generations of qualified teachers within my studio.

ADA Studio Owner
I have been involved with ADA (formerly FATD) for over 40 years. In that time I have seen this syllabus nurture and train hundreds of students who have gone on to greater professional careers. This syllabus has evolved over the years, keeping “up to date” and “on trend” with the different developments in dance. It is such a versatile and progressive syllabus that has a keen focus on technique and performance and is pleasing to execute and teach.

ADA Teacher
As a teacher and studio owner, I love the ADA Syllabus and the variety of different dance genres available. Offering a clear technical progression across the grades, from young children through to seniors, my students have a well-rounded and strong dance foundation thanks to regular syllabus updates and teacher training seminars.

ADA Studio Owner