All Jazz Classes
What We Offer
At the Dance Workshop we offer varying styles of Jazz dance classes such as Jazz, Theatre Jazz and Commercial Jazz. We have levels from Basics Courses right through to Advanced level, so whether you’re a professional dancer looking to up skill or an absolute beginner looking to start, we have the perfect class for you.
Jazz dance is all about energy, personality, and letting your inner performer shine! Born from African and Caribbean dance roots and shaped by the golden age of Broadway, Jazz blends sharp, snappy moves with smooth, flowing style. Over the years, what is classed as Jazz dance has evolved. Today it can encompass “classical” jazz to modern and funk styles, infused with street dance, pop culture, creating a grounded, groovy, the style influenced by the music, and the individual dancer. More than just dance, Jazz is a full-body workout that builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and rhythm.
6-week BASICS Course
If you are completely new to dance then one of our BASICS courses is for you.
These are the perfect course for absolute beginners that have never danced, or danced this style before.
Each week you will learn the foundations of dance, how to move your body, rhythm and posture.
Jazz Drop-In Classes
We have a timetable of casual drop-in classes from Beginners to Advanced levels. Dancers are welcome to join these classes at any time without any long term commitment.
We have a full schedule of classes. Our daytime classes run Tuesdays–Saturdays from 9:30am, as well as evening classes Mondays–Thursday from 5:30pm.
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Our Teachers
Matthew Dear’s career spans over a decade across musical theatre, cabaret, cruise entertainment, television, and live performance—working as a performer, choreographer, movement director, teacher, and adjudicator.
McKenzie Goldsmith is a passionate and positive teacher and choreographer who loves to create, motivate and inspire people to become lifelong dancers.
CLASSES WE OFFER
At the Dance Workshop we offer varying styles of Jazz dance classes such as Jazz, Theatre Jazz and Commercial Jazz. We have levels from Basics Courses right through to Advanced level, so whether you’re a professional dancer looking to up skill or an absolute beginner looking to start, we have the perfect class for you.
Jazz dance is all about energy, personality, and letting your inner performer shine! Born from African and Caribbean dance roots and shaped by the golden age of Broadway, Jazz blends sharp, snappy moves with smooth, flowing style. Over the years, what is classed as Jazz dance has evolved. Today it can encompass “classical” jazz to modern and funk styles, infused with street dance, pop culture, creating a grounded, groovy, the style influenced by the music, and the individual dancer. More than just dance, Jazz is a full-body workout that builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and rhythm.
Theatre Jazz, also commonly called Broadway Jazz, is a jazz dance class with a focus on musical theatre. Songs used in our Theatre Jazz classes come from well-known musical theatre shows, with original choreography influenced by the themes and story of that show.
These classes tend to have a strong focus on performance and delivery. It’s a must for amateur performers and musical theatre lovers who have to just get up and dance to their favourite show tunes.
Singing is always optional, but never frowned upon!
At the Dance Workshop we offer Commercial Jazz classes from Intermediate right through to Advanced level, so if you’re an experienced or a professional dancer looking to up skill this is the perfect class for you.
Commercial jazz fuses the precision of jazz with the bold, infectious energy of hip hop. It’s the powerhouse style you see in music videos, commercials, and TV. Fast, flashy, and full of attitude.
Set to the beats of pop, and electronic music, this high-energy style demands performance, versatility, and pure star quality
Our Latin-fusion dance classes are high-energy, rhythm-driven sessions that blend authentic Latin styling with the precision, strength, and athleticism of advanced jazz technique.
Designed specifically for experienced jazz dancers, these classes challenge musicality, coordination, and performance quality while introducing the distinct rhythms, textures, and body articulation of Latin dance.
Taught by Gabriella, a 2× Australian World Amateur Champion and 2× National Champion, students gain elite-level insight while refining versatility, expanding stylistic range, and developing a confident, dynamic stage presence through technically demanding and artistically expressive choreography.
This lively jazz class keeps things fun and energetic, but without the fast-paced routines or challenging jumps.
Our instructors focus on building a strong foundation in jazz dance, emphasising the most popular steps in a way that’s beginner-friendly. Feel free to take it at your own pace and progress comfortably!