Jitterbugs
Dance Classes
There are 9 different types of Jitterbugs Dance Classes available. These range from Minis to Senior/Advanced levels and Hip Hop Sessions.
Jitterbugs is all about gaining confidence, learning lots of moves, learning to keep in time to the music, improving fitness and posture, helping with concentration and co-ordination, and most of all, having fun.
Kids can wear whatever they like to dance classes and we encourage them to bring a drink bottle full of water.
Please note that the age ranges are just an indication. It depends on your child’s confidence, concentration, commitment and co-ordination as to which session would best suit them.
Ages 3 – 8 years
Jitterbugs Mini Sessions
Girls aged 3 – 5.5 years
These dance classes are 25 minutes long and consist of jazz/aerobic style moves. The kids learn a dance on the first day and each week we practice the same dance for the whole term and then present it to friends and family at the end of term show.
At this age it is all about gaining confidence, learning lots of moves, learning to concentrate and having fun.
Sessions are currently on a Wednesday at 3.30pm at Common Ground (formally called Flagstaff Fitness).
Jitterbugs MiniJam Sessions
Unisex aged 3 – 5.5 years
These dance classes are 25 minutes long and consist of boxing/hip hop and aerobics style moves. The kids learn a dance on the first day and each week we practice the same dance for the whole term and then present it to friends and family at the end of term show. At this age it is all about gaining confidence, learning lots of moves, learning to concentrate and having fun.
This class is currently offered on a Monday at 4.10pm at Rototuna Junior High in the dance studio.
Jitterbugs Junior Sessions
Girls aged 5.5 – 7 years
These lessons are 30 minutes long and consist of jazz and aerobic style moves. Each term a new song and dance is chosen and shown to the kids on the first day. Each week we progressively work through the moves that make up the dance to help them grasp the moves a bit better. At the end of the term the dance is presented to friends and family on stage at the end of term show.
This type of class requires more concentration and co-ordination than the mini’s sessions, is more structured (ie they need to stay in lines), but the focus is still on having fun, learning lots of moves and starting to grasp the concept of timing.
At this age it is all about gaining confidence, learning lots of moves, learning to concentrate and having fun.
Sessions are currently on a Tuesday at 3.40pm & Wednesday at 4.00pm at Common Ground (formally called Flagstaff Fitness).
Jitterbugs Junior Plus Sessions
Girls aged 7- 8 years
These dance lessons are 30 minutes long and consist of jazz and aerobic style moves. Each term a new song and dance is chosen and the moves to the dance are learnt progressively each week. At the end of the term the dance is presented to friends and family on stage at the end of term show.
This type of class is a step up from the junior session prepares the kids for the Intermediate session. This session there is more of a focus on timing and technique and the moves are harder than the junior session, but still fun and motivating.
Sessions are currently on a Tuesday at 4.10pm at Common Ground (formally Flagstaff Fitness).
“We love going to Jitterbugs! It’s fun and structured, with lots of fun and work involved and great shows at the end of each term! Thank you Jolie for being an amazing instructor, for knowing how to get to their level and how to get them excited about each dance routine!”
Ages 8 – 14 years
Jitterbugs Intermediate Sessions
Girls aged 8 – 14 years
These lessons are 30 minutes long and consist of jazz and aerobic style moves. Each term a new song and dance is chosen and the moves to the dance are learnt progressively each week. At the end of the term the dance is presented to friends and family on stage at the end of term show.
This type of class requires quite a bit of concentration and co-ordination and we look to refine their timing and technique. This session is still lots of fun and from here the kids progress into the seniors session when we think they are ready.
Sessions are currently on a Tuesday at 4.40pm & Wednesday at 4.30pm at Common Ground (formally called Flagstaff Fitness).
Jitterbugs JitterJam Sessions
Unisex aged 5.5 – 12 years
These lessons are 30 minutes long and consist of boxing/hip hop and aerobic style moves. Each term a new song and dance is chosen and the moves to the dance are learnt progressively each week. At the end of the term the dance is presented to friends and family on stage at the end of term show. This type of class caters for a big variety in ages, and normally consists of mainly girls and is heaps of fun.
This class is not currently offered, but if there is enough demand from the boys we are happy to put it back on.
Jitterbugs Hip Hop Sessions
Girls aged 9 – 14 years
This is a pure hip hop dance class and is taught by Paige who has been doing Hip Hop for over 6 years. Each term a new song and dance is chosen and the moves to the dance are learnt progressively each week. At the end of the term the dance is presented to friends and family on stage at the end of term show. This group also do the group dance which is a jazz/aerobic style dance.
Sessions are currently on a Monday at 5.05 at Rototuna Junior High in the dance studio.
Advanced Classes
Jitterbugs Senior Sessions
Must be selected to be in this session
Kids need to be chosen to be in this dance class and normally have been dancing for at least 2 years. This is similar to the Jitterbugs Intermediate session, however the moves/dance is harder and we focus more on technique and posture in this class.
Kids must be committed to be in this session and practice every week before coming along. Dances may also include cheerleading or gymnastics so the kids must be prepared for anything!
Dance shoes are required.
Sessions are on Monday at 3.40pm at Rototuna Junior High School in the dance studio.
Jitterbugs Advanced Sessions
Must be selected to be in this session
This session is for girls who have been dancing at Jitterbugs for more than 3 years and are ready to take that next step with their dancing. Children must have been in the seniors session to progress into this class and again this class requires a lot of commitment.
Dances may also include cheerleading or gymnastics so the kids must be prepared for anything!
Dance shoes are required.
Sessions are currently on a Monday at 4.35pm at Rototuna Junior High in the dance studio.
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