Dance 4 All

ABILITIES, NOT DISABILITIES.

We are an all-inclusive dance studio located in the heart of Derrimut. Our philosophy is to inspire dancers, young and old alike of all abilities to develop a passion for the art of dance.

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All-Abilities Ballet Contemporary Acrobatics Tap Jazz Hip-Hop Lyrical Dance 4 All

We offer classes and private tuition in: acrobatics, jazz, ballet, contemporary/lyrical, tap & hip hop. With specialised programs like Progressing Ballet Technique, Kinder dance, All-abilities (Rhythm Works Integrative Dance) and Acrobatic arts.

My name is Alyshia Clarke. I am very passionate about education, currently I am a fully registered teacher. I have experience working in both mainstream and special education settings as a Teacher, Education Support, Allied-Health Assistant and a Pre-Service Teacher.

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abilities, not disabilities.

Dance is for everybody!

Alyshia Clarke

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All-Abilities

Specialised for students with developmental delays, physical challenges, learning differences and sensory sensitivities.

Our all-abilities music & dance program uses the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance framework. Rhythm Works Integrative Dance goes well beyond the art of dance. Emerging studies are showing, when combined, movement, sound and rhythm have immense effects on the brain. The Rhythm Works Integrative Dance program uses evidence-based practices from sensory integration, behavioural analysis, and movement safety/kinesiology to provide opportunities for students to practice developmental skills across 5 developmental domains: Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive & Language. To our students, the classes are fun, social, and engaging. Behind the scenes, I work hard to ensure class content is purposeful and functional.

Assistive buddies are welcomed and may attend the class with the enrolled student at no extra cost to ensure every dancer has the support they need. An assistive buddy may include parents, guardians, carers, therapists or siblings.

Tap

An iconic broadway dance form that uses the metal plates on tap shoes to create percussive and rhythmic patterns.

Students will learn tap basics, building on technique and musical timing as they progress through levels and as their muscle memory develops.

Acrobatics

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling, partnering, contortion and strength.

Miss Alyshia is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor. The Acro Arts syllabus provides students with progressions that enable them to achieve tricks safely and effortlessly. (Exams available on request)

Contemporary

Contemporary/Lyrical is a modern, creative and interpretive dance form. The choreography uses ballet technique to execute movements in order to story-tell or express emotions.

While it explores the ease of movement, it works within the body's natural alignment and the concepts of flow and weight, rebound and suspension, contraction and release, fall and recovery.

Throughout warm-up exercises we explore each of these elements across the room, floor work and a dance.

Kinder Dance

Our class content has been carefully designed to ensure it is engaging, fun and functional. Students will develop fundamental movement skills, social skills and self expression all while singing, leaping, turning, playing instruments and jumping. Props are used throughout the class to enhance technique.

Students will follow a similar structured lesson throughout the term to increase familiarity and as the skills develop so will the lesson to challenge their abilities.

Miss Alyshia is aware of developmental goals and milestones due to her role and experience as an educator.

We currently offer Kinder Ballet, Jazz and Acro classes.

Ballet

A classical dance form and base technique fundamental for every dancer’s training. Dancers develop grace, poise and a strong sense of alignment, postures and coordination.

Miss Alyshia is trained in Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and Australian Teachers of Dancing, Students will learn exercises from Australian teachers of Dancing syllabus and Progressing Ballet technique in order to develop knowledge of classical ballet techniques and lines.

Hip-Hop

Hip Hop is a unique and exciting style of street dance that has taken the dance culture by storm. Whilst it originated as informal street dance it has further evolved onto the stage and screen and into an audience favourite.

Hip Hop classes will focus on developing children's own style and personalities. Students will learn hip hop techniques such as: popping and locking, waving and breaking. A typical class will involve warm, learning new moves/techniques, a dance and a freestyle circle.

Jazz

Jazz is a vibrant and energetic dance form that is danced to broadway or pop music.

Classes will be structured to include warm up/stretch, body isolations, Jazz technique and a dance. Students will learn turns, kicks and leaps and increase their stamina, co-ordination, strength and flexibility.

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So we received a bit of mail recently and much to our surprise, we’ve been named as an Outstanding Performing Arts finalist in the Local Business Awards for West Melbourne! We’re not sure who nominated us, but we’re extremely grateful to those who support our passion.Local Business Awards #brimbank #maribyrnong #derrimut ... See MoreSee Less

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Behind every dancer who believes in themselves, is a teacher who believed in them first. #danceisforeverybody #dance4all #dancestudioderrimut #dancetherapy #derrimut #deerpark #carolinesprings #ravenhall #werribee #tarneit #truganina #all-abilities #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #Communication #specialneedsdanceclasses #breakingdownbarrierstoinclusion #everybodyiswelcomehere ... See MoreSee Less

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Wishing all the dad’s and special people in our lives a very Happy Father’s Day! Thanks for always supporting your kids passions and dancing with us. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

This weekend marks the end of an era, but sparks a new and exciting journey for Dance 4 All. Starting next week our new home will be at Derrimut Primary School. After 3 and a half years, we depart Footscray with mixed emotions. We have built up such an amazing community and gained positive relationships which we will treasure for a lifetime. We’d like to thank Jarrod & Footscray Church of Christ for taking us in when we were in our infancy and all seemed lost.To all our wonderful families who have supported us through and through, we are forever grateful. Your belief in us is what keeps us going. Although it may be difficult for some, we sincerely hope that you are all willing and able to join us in this invigorating new chapter in our new space.“Home is not just a physical place, but a state of mind where you feel safe, loved and supported.” - You’d be home now ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

Wow! What an exciting couple of days!We had such an incredible experience running a mini-workshop at the Source Kids Disability Expo! Thanks so much to the team at Source Kids for allowing us to have a space to showcase what we do.It was so heartwarming to connect with likeminded service providers, families and therapists who are on similar journeys, who affirmed our vision for Dance 4 All. #allabilities #abilitiesnotdisabilities #danceisforeverybody #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #dancetherapy #musictherapy #physiotherapy #dancestudio #disability #inclusion #Inclusive #footscray #seddon #Maribyrnong #kingsville #braybrook #yarraville #Tottenham #lovefootscray #SpecialNeeds #neurodivergent #dance #ballet #acrobatics #hiphop #tapdancing #health #WellBeing #fitness ... See MoreSee Less

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