Join QL2 Dance: start with classes
You can download a PDF of the classes flier here.
Dance classes for ages 9-21 to build both physical and creative skills, leading to creative and performance projects, including our Quantum Leap ensemble. Only $12/class in advance by term. Or, $15 casual.
Our Teachers
 Ruth Osborne (Artistic Director) has over 40 years experience performing, teaching, choreographing, directing, collaborating and mentoring. Winner of the ADA 2011 Award for Services to Dance.
Adelina Larsson is a Canberra-based Swedish-trained freelance dance artist and contemporary dance teacher. She is Director of Short Sweet+Dance Festival Canberra.
Liz Lea is an independent contemporary choreographer and performer. She trained at London Contemporary Dance School and Akademi in London, and Darpana Academy in India, and works in Australia, London and India.
Jamie Winbank is a young contemporary dancer with a passion for teaching. He trained at University of Sydney, the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, and WAAPA.
Laura Pearce trained in the UK, where she ran her own dance school for 20 years. She holds a BA(Hons) in Dance Education, and currentyly teaches dance at Merici College.
NEW! Quantum Leap Classical Training (15+)
A classical class for people with contemporary dance experience who are late starters in ballet. Introduces functional classical ballet technique to strengthen and align your body, while giving experience of the stylistic base, vocabulary, and terminology of ballet. Particularly useful if you want to go on to tertiary dance, but lack classical training.
Wednesday: Laura Pearce 4:30–5:45pm, QL2 Studio
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Term 1
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Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 • Mar, 7, 14, 21, 28 • Apr 4, 11
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 2
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May 2, 16, 23, 30 • June 6, 13, 20, 27 • July 4
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$108, 9 weeks
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Term 3
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July 25 • Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 4
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Oct 17, 24, 31 • Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 • Dec 5
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$96, 8 weeks
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Quantum Leap Company Training (15+)
An exciting, challenging and highly physical contemporary dance class incorporating improvisation. Ideal for older dancers with some serious training (dance or gymnastics). Mondays and Wednesdays—do either or both; they are always different.
1) Monday: Adelina Larsson 6–7:30pm, QL2 Theatre
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Term 1
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Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 • Mar 5, 19, 26 • Apr 2
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 2
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Apr 30 • May 14, 21, 28 • Jun 4, 18, 25 • July 2
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$96, 8 weeks
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Term 3
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Jul 23, 30 • Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 • Sep, 3, 10, 17, 24
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 4
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Oct 15, 22, 29 • Nov 5, 12, 19 26 • Dec 3
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$96, 8 weeks
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2) Wednesday: Liz Lea/Adelina Larsson 6–7:30pm, QL2 Studio
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Term 1
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Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 • Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 • Apr 4, 11
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 2
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May 2, 16, 23, 30 • Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 • July 4
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$108, 9 weeks
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Term 3
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Jul 25 • Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 4
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Oct 17, 24, 31 • Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 • Dec 5
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$96, 8 weeks
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Junior Contemporary (9-16)
Introduction to contemporary dance: movement styles, skills, creativity and technique, in a fun atmosphere. Then audition for our junior performance project in August!.
Wednesday: Liz Lea, Alison Plevey, Ruth Osborne 4:30–5:45pm, Theatre
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Term 1
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Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 • Mar, 7, 14, 21, 28 • Apr 4, 11
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 2
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May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • June 6, 13, 20, 27 • July 4
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 3
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July 25 • Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 4
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Oct 24, 31 • Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 • Dec 5
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$84, 7 weeks
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 Licence to Move (boys 9-14)
Starts from gymnastics, physical theatre, hip hop and martial arts. A masculine environment for creative contemporary dance.
Thursday: Jamie Winbank 5–6pm, QL2 Studio
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Term 1
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Feb 9, 16, 23 • Mar, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Apr 5, 12
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 2
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May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 • July 5
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 3
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Jul 26 • Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27
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$120, 10 weeks
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Term 4
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Oct 24 • Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Dec 6
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$84, 7 weeks
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