What We
Offer
Tiny Tots
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Tiny Tots
A class designed for the littlest dancers.
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​Classes introduce children as young as 2, to the wonderful world of dance.
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Children learn basic dance principals such as timing and tempo. Tiny Tots classes also aid in the development of motor skills such as hopping, jumping, coordination, discipline and listening skills.
Competition
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Highland Dancing competitions are held throughout the year in the Brisbane region and all over Australia.
We encourage students to compete in at least one competition per term. This is to ensure students set goals and work towards them every week.
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Students work their way up the competition ladder:
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- Primary (4-6 years)
- Beginners
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Premier (with restriction)
- Premier (open)
Competition
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Exams
Cotter Academy students are given the opportunity to take exams each year. The National Dancing Association of Australasian Inc (NDAAI) syllabus is used.
Exams are comprised of barre, arms, components, steps, theory and dances. Students are encouraged to sit one exam per year to uphold a high technical standard.
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Dancers who have come from a different highland examining body background are welcomed. Dancers are able to be transferred to the corresponding NDAAI level.
Exams
Highland Hustle!
Highland Hustle!
Looking for a fun and funky way to keep fit?
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Highland Hustle is for you!
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Highland Hustle is a fun, dance-based fitness workout for all shapes and sizes!
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It’s ideal for adult beginners wishing to get fit and active in a unique way and requires NO DANCE EXPERIENCE.
There are multiple intensity options, so you can work at your own pace
