About Us
Wessels Dance Studio was established in 1992 as a ballet, modern, tap, contemporary, and hip hop dance studio in Montana Park, Pretoria. Since we've opened our doors, we have been training students to become professional dancers and teachers.
We are affiliated with international bodies of ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. We teach Cecchetti ballet, the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing modern, jazz, and tap. We also offer classis in hip hop (SABOD standard), musical theatre, pointe work and classes for dancers of all ages.
At Wessels Dance Studio, we ensure that all our students are trained at a high standard and technique, and we conduct annual examinations to maintain our high standard. Competitions and stage work also form an integral part of training our dancers. We also participate in competitions throughout the year, including the SA Dance Schools Championships, SABOD, and WLDF.
Dance Styles
We teach six different dance styles at Wessels Dance Studio. Our skilled and dedicated dance teachers aim to inspire and guide students, nurturing their passion and technique with expertise and care.
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Classical Ballet
Classical ballet teaches discipline through the use of technique, strength and grace. Ballet is the backbone of all dance genres, where control and alignment is established. At WDS, we follow the internationally-recognized Cecchetti method.
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Modern Theatre
Modern Theatre dance is a rhythmic dance style which originated in America. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns, which all need strength and flexibility. At WDS, we follow the ISTD syllabus.
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Hip Hop
Hip hop dance refers to the street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music, or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture. Fun, funky and fresh, a great way to introduce music and dance. We adhere to the SABOD standard of hip hop at the studio.
Tap Dance
Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals. Highly rhythmical and intricate beats make for an exciting and rewarding style of dance. We follow the ISTD syllabus at the studio and offer open classes.
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Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive and emotive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical are communicated through technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole.
