Dance Classes
The Active Centre offers a variety of dance classes available for all age groups and all abilities. Come and try out jazz, burlesque, ballet or dance fitness! Dancing has a wide range of physical benefits, however, the emotional, social and cognitive attributes are just as important.
Visit our Timetable.
Celebrating 10 years of Dance on Magnetic Island in 2023, Amber has created a culture within her classes that are nurturing, fun and creative with her younger and older students (age 3 to 60)!  Students learn dance skills in a fun and friendly environment and choreographed group performances are scheduled throughout the year. ​She loves seeing the incredible improvements students show throughout the year, particularly those who have had no experience and simply want to learn to dance!! In the past few years she has arranged students to perform as a Troupe in various Eisteddfod competitions, which has been very successful. 

Students may be involved in various performances during the year, such as :
  • Midyear Choreographic Competition
  • Townsville Eisteddfod: At the Civic Theatre, Townsville in September.
  • ​The Annual 'Dance Magnetic' Concert: in November. 
  • ​Various Fundraisers, eg Biggest Morning tea Cancer fundraiser , Myeloma Foundation (2016- 'Cabaret for a Cause'), ​Magnetic Island Koala and Wildlife Hospital 2020

Learning to perform in front of an audience can be a very scary event for young ones, but also very rewarding! Students who choose to be involved in the performances will learn:
  • To overcome their nerves and improve self confidence
  • About spatial awareness
  • To cooperate as part of a team
  • About commitment to a group and ...
  • ... that performing can be great fun!
For more information please see class descriptions below.
For more information call Amber on
​0408 844 895 
BURLESQUE CLASS
Hi I am Michelle Heath, I have been a dancer, singer and fitness instructor in Burlesque Fit, Pole and Arial Yoga. I have been living on this Isle of Paradise for over 4 years and started teaching again early 2022.
I recently was a part of the musical 'Chicago' with the NQOMT in Townsville and loved every minute of the experience.
My classes are freestyle I choreograph to suit my class. Come and learn Burlesque Dance in an inclusive safe environment.
The Active Centre is perfect, private and air conditioned.
I offer easy moves in routines that are sexy and fun while you build leg and core strength, hip, spine and shoulder flexibility.  
As a group we are friendly welcoming and helpful, ability is not a prerequisite having a go is!
Get in touch with your sensuality, your inner Goddess, your lover of yourself, over 18 and beyond no age limit.

DANCEHIT CLASS
DanceHIT is a fusion of Latin, Hip Hop, Afro and Ballroom dance delivered at high intensity for all levels.
This HIIT-based workout uses high-intensity dance exercises to get your heart rate up, with a combination of cardio and toning moves. Come along and try this fun and energetic class with Jean. 

"Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion."

- SOMEONE ONCE SAID

  DANCE MAGNETIC CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

PRIMARY DANCE (Ages 3 to 5)
Instructor: Amber
Movement to music. Be creative and learn the skills of dance. Jump turn and stretch in a fun and friendly atmosphere!

 JUNIOR DANCE (Grade 1 to 3)
Instructor: Amber
Learn jazz and hip hop dance skills as well as creativity through improvisation. they will also have the opportunity to learn about team work with a group dance performance.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (Grade 4 to 6)
Instructor: Amber 
Learn jazz, creative contemporary and hip hop dance technique, flexibility as well as a group choreographed performance.

BALLET CLASS (Grade 1 to 8)
Instructor: Amber
Learn a variety of ballet skills to the beautiful sound of classical music. This is a very technical form of dance which will assist to improve your skills in any other dance form.

SENIOR DANCE -Teen/ Adult class
Instructors: Amber 
This class includes a rotation of 4- 5 weeks of various dance styles including jazz, hip hop, ballet & contemporary. Enjoy working on or learning new dance skills, whilst improving your strength, fitness & coordination. This class is suited to beginner teens and adults who have a burning desire to learn to dance! 

DANCE TROUPE (Age 8 to 12)
Instructor: Amber 
We will once again be offering the opportunity for students to be involved in a dance troupe which will participate in various Dance Eisteddfod in Townsville. This extra class will run over term 2 and 3 of school and students will need to show an extra commitment to be involved. 
If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to contact your instructor.
For class times see our latest timetable.