Class descriptions - Brisbane
One of the best things about dancing at MDH is the variety of teachers we have. All teachers have their own way of teaching and their own style of dancing and therefore you may find you will want to bounce around the timetable to experience the full gammet of classes on offer at MDH!
MDH teachers rock! Seriously- they will rock you!! The teachers of MDH are all amazing and passionate people who are constantly expanding and evolving in their artform. They have all been hand picked and are undoubtedly the best dancers/choreographers in Brisbane/QLD/Australia. Their skills, expertise, professionalism and down to earth personalities will have you hooked on dance in no time!
The fact that most of MDH teachers have top class training and performance experience, both nationally and internationally, keeps us abreast with current trends in the industry and at the top of the game here in Australia.
Another aspect that keeps MDH fresh is the frequent visits from national and international guest teachers. Guest Teachers who have worked with Artists such as Usher, Pink, Beyonce, Rihanna, Ciara, Christina Aguilera have taught at MDH.
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Good Vibe at MDH! Get Amongst It! Dance Classes for Adults in Brisbane City
You are welcome to start at any time at MDH. That is what is so cool about MDH! You can rock up whenever you want! Choose a class from Hip Hop, Jazz, Breaking, Popping, Locking, Contemporary, Jazz, Pilates, Stretch, Musical … Continue reading
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Dance Bootcamp
Dance Bootcamp is a high energy work-out fitness class! Including elements of both cardio and strength. For the dancers out there, Tammi aims to do exercises which will assist you to become a stronger, cleaner dancer. For those who are … Continue reading
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Tap
Want to make music with your feet? Tap is a great workout especially for the butt and legs. Get down and pump out the sounds. Easy to learn no matter what age!
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Acrobatics
After a thorough strength and stretch warm up, you will be taught how to forward roll, backward roll, hand stand, head stand, cart wheel, round off and back flip! Who doesn’t want to do that?! So good for you and … Continue reading
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Boxercise
A cardio and boxing combo class that will raise your heart rate, whilst learning genuine boxing skills. A sure way to increase your physical fitness, stamina and strength.
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Afro Jazz
Learn fundamental moves from African dance (think strong rib movements and hip rolls) combined with a more modern style of jazz such as kicks and turns. A special class designed for those that are ready to explore other ways to … Continue reading
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Samba Fitness
The very amazing Gianne Abbott leads this class and, wow, will you love it! Gianne is Brazilian born and has performed and taught all over the world. She has designed this class as a combo samba/fitness class. You will learn … Continue reading
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Indian Bollywood
Learn traditional Indian Bollywood routines with master teacher Asha Sha and team. Asha hails from Mumbai in India and has years of performing and teaching experience. We love having her at MDH. Such an amazing style to dance- and not … Continue reading
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Belly Funk
Body Roll your way into fitness! Belly dance but to more modern music.This class will have you feeling so good by the end! The steps are easy for everyone of all levels to learn. A style full of sass and … Continue reading
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Ballet Fit
This class involves ballet steps in a drill like fashion. For example, 8 demi- plies, followed by 8 rises, followed by 8 fondu’s, follwed by … (If this lingo is putting you off…please don’t let it! Ballet is all in … Continue reading
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Ballet
Classical ballet provides a great grounding for all other dance styles. Ballet is the ultimate when it comes to the control of your body. It is easy to learn at every age and will help improve pretty much every aspect … Continue reading
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Pilates
Pilates provides an all over body workout. Based on the principles of control, concentration, centering, precision, breathing and flowing movements, it is an amazing program where you will see and feel the benefits literally after 4 classes. Improve the mechanics … Continue reading
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Stretch and Tone
A class dedicated to getting your body in optimum condition. A dancer’s body needs to be both flexible and strong. This class is all about you and your body. Tune into where you are strong and where you perhaps need … Continue reading
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Severe Stretch
Want to improve your flexibility? This class will have you tuning in to your muscles in a serious way. Everyone can benefit from this class, regardless of your current level of flexibility. Each class begins with a simple warm up … Continue reading
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Urban Contemporary
In this class you will be doing Contemporary moves to modern music. A cross between Lyrical Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. A class that will really get you moving across the floor. Some routines will involve partner work! Great Fun!
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Contemporary
Contemporary is an expressive dance form with a free, artistic and creative feel. Contemporary draws a lot of its technique from classical ballet but unlike ballet, contemporary often focuses on floor work and dancers will usually perform with bare feet. … Continue reading
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Musical Theatre Jazz
Yep- you guessed it! After a technical Jazz warm up you will learn similar routines to that you would see in shows such as Fame, West Side Story, Chicago. The routine changes every week. Great fun!
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Lyrical Jazz
In this class you will be performing jazz based steps with a more smooth and lyrical feel. The music really governs how the routine will develop. Could be anything from a slow RnB track to Adele or Sia for example.
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Kicks, Jumps & Turns
These type of steps are really like tricks’ for dancers and therefore it is important to nail them. It feels great to execute such moves. The closest you’ll get to flying! You will be taught different combinations incorporating kicks, jumps … Continue reading
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Commerical Jazz
A sexy, sharp and energetic style of dance. The routine you will learn in this class is similar to what you will see in music video clips. This style feels great when you get it!
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Jazz
After a thorough warm up you will learn a more technical style of dance in this class. Pirouettes, Kicks, Leaps. You will then learn a routine to current and popular music. Jazz is a great workout and is great if … Continue reading
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Dancehall
Inspirations of African and Carribean is what dancehall is about. Dance to music such as Sean Paul, Man down by Rihanna, Pon de Replay also by Rihanna. Our instructor Nadiah took out 1st place in the Australian Dancehall Queen Competition … Continue reading
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Breaking
Learn the essentials to becoming a B-Boy or B-Girl. From top rockin and drops, to floor rocks and freezes, expert breakers will teach you foundation moves. It is an extremely athletic form of dance and will have you working all … Continue reading
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Locking
This style of dance will lift you out of any bad mood. It is impossible not to feel good after doing this style of dance! Locking evolved in the 70’s. The movements are generally large and exaggerated with a lot … Continue reading
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Popping
An extremely eye catching, crowd pleasing style of dance. Popping is a party dance from the 60’s and 70’s. It is an awesome skill for any dancer to have, not to mention that you will be the hit of the … Continue reading
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Old Skool Hip Hop
Yep, this class will take you back to the old skool! Think Run DMC, Fresh Prince, Cypress Hill, De La Soul etc… It is a high energy class that will really get you in a party mood! The moves are … Continue reading
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Hip Hop Fitness & Groove
A class purely dedicated to discovering your own individual style. The teachers of this class lead you through simple repetitive moves that you could use on the dance floor. There is no ‘routine’ in this class as such, more combo’s … Continue reading
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Lyrical Hip Hop
In this style the moves are simply more lyrical because of the music the teacher uses. Instead of a party feel we slow it down to a more soulful/meaningful level. Like a slow rnb track. Not to get the wrong … Continue reading
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Girly Style Hip Hop
We call it Girly Style so you know exactly what you will be getting! In other hip hop classes the style can often change week to week with the teachers choice of music, but in this class-it will always be … Continue reading
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Hip Hop
Hip Hop is an umbrella term that encompasses many styles. For some it is a way of life with its own culture. In MDH Hip Hop classes you will be dancing to current music from popular artists such as Beyonce, … Continue reading







