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CREATIVE DANCE
Creative Dance as a form of movement was popularised by Isadora Duncan in the early twentieth century. The form which is taught at Over the Moon is derived from the style taught by Dorothea Mangiamele in Melbourne. Mangiamele was a student of Mary Wigman in Germany, who in turn studied with Isadora Duncan and Rudolph Laban.
Dance changes and evolves with each new generation of teachers. The Over the Moon form has primarly come out of Mangiamele's teaching, with influences from other styles and teachers.
Creative Dance at Over the Moon is a process orientated activity. Students develop movement ideas out of the three basic ingredients of Time, Space and Energy. All students are encouraged to explore these concepts at their own physical and intellectual level. The classes develop a love of music and dance in the students, and most importantly, students grow more confident in presenting and exploring their own unique movement ideas.
MUSIC
Music is a very important element in Creative Dance. Many of the images and flavour of the dance come from the music, which must be of a high quality.
Students are exposed to and become familiar with a wide range of styles from classical to art to world to religious music.
Students develop an intuitive understanding of the different forms of music. This understanding suggests and inspires dance design ideas and kinaesthetic responses.
YOGA
Yoga is employed as the main warm-up technique because of its effectiveness in developing strength and suppleness in a physically safe way. Yoga is also an effective technique for relaxing and centering students, making them more receptive to creative work.
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PRE-SCHOOL AGE
Children who are 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years old attend classes with an adult, usually a parent. An atmosphere is created in which the chidren and adults may enjoy the pleasures of movement and music while being guided by the teacher. When children are ready they graduate to the 3 1/2 - 5 year old class. This class is without parents, and involves new physical and conceptual challenges.
CLASSES
2 1/2 Year Olds with parent
Tuesday 10am
Wednesday 9am
Wednesday 10am
3 1/2 - 5 Year Olds
Tuesday 11am
Wednesday 11am
Friday 9:15am
PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE
Children are grouped according to age and dance experience. All classes include yoga and creative improvisation. It is within the improvisational structure students develop a sophisticated understanding of the complex elements of dance design - in solo as well as group work.
CLASSES
Prep to Grade 2
Tuesday 4pm
Wednesday 4.40pm
Thursday 3.40pm
Saturday 9.30am
Grades 1, 2 & 3 Saturday 11.30am
Grades 2, 3 & 4 Monday 4pm (boys)
Grades 2, 3 & 4 Thursday 4.40pm
Grades 4, 5 & 6 Saturday 10.30am
TEENAGERS
CLASSES
Year 7 Monday 6pm
Years 8 & 9 Tuesday 6pm
Years 10 & 11 Wednesday 5.40pm
Years 11 & 12 Tuesday 5pm
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As well as Creative Dance classes, teenagers can attend Contemporary Dance classes. The techniques that are explored in these classes evolve from the many modern dance styles of the 20th and 21st centuries.
CLASSES
Years 5 & 6 Monday 5pm
Years 10, 11, 12 Monday 7pm
Years 5, 6 & 7 Thursday 4.40pm
Intermediate Contemporary Thursday 5.45pm
Advanced Contemporary Thursday 7pm
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Classes are available for adults include Yoga, Creative Dance and International Dance (folk dancing). Adult classes at Over the Moon allow each individual participant to enjoy movement and music in the freedom of their own time. Classes are refreshing and relaxing, however also encourage physical fitness.
International Dance includes circle dances from a variety of cultures including Europe, Greece and the Middle East. These classes are taught in an informal, inclusive and celebratory atmosphere.
CLASSES
Yoga & Creative Dance Thursday 10am
International Dance (beginners) Friday 5pm
International Dance (intermediate) Friday 6.00pm
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