Welcome to Brian Nolan & Rocketstars (BNADRS)

 At BNADRS, we don’t just teach steps, we shape futures. Guided by a team of internationally renowned dance masters, our students access a rare blend of technical mastery, artistic excellence, and career opportunity. Every class is a step closer to the world stage.

Our curriculum is grounded in the exclusive T.A.C.S. methodology—Technique, Artistry, Conditioning, Spirit—ensuring a holistic approach to every dancer’s growth. Each year comprises 4 terms: Term 1 & Term 3 (9 weeks), Term 2 & Term 4 (10 weeks). From foundational classes to elite programs, every level has been carefully designed to ignite passion, refine discipline, and build pathways into professional dance 

Stage 1: Pre-Primary & Primary (Ages 4–7)

Overview: Introduction to posture, rhythm, musicality, and joyful movement through play-based ballet structure.

T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Basic foot and arm positions
• Artistry: Expressive movement, facial engagement
• Conditioning: Balance and flexibility games
• Spirit: Class participation, group awareness

Pathway: Progresses to Classical Training Stage 2

Stage 2：Grades 1–3 (Ages 7–10)

Overview: Formal syllabus begins. Students learn barre and centre work, building musicality, alignment, and performance presence.

T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Barre work, alignment, footwork precision
• Artistry: Storytelling through movement
• Conditioning: Turnout, strength, posture control
• Spirit: Focus, discipline, self-expression

Pathway: Progresses to Classical Training stage 3. Students may be invited into dual-level progression based on teacher's assessment.

Stage 3: RAD Grades 4–5 (Ages 10–12)

Overview: Emphasis on strength, stamina, and introduction to pre-pointe. 

T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Complex combinations, allegro, adage
• Artistry: Emotional expression, character work
• Conditioning: Core, turnout, foot/ankle strengthening
• Spirit: Accountability, growth mindset

Pathway: Progresses to Classical Training stage 4. Students may be invited into dual-level progression based on teacher's assessment and also invited to Sunday Pre-Porfesstional ECP Lv1  master classes.

Stage 4: RAD Intermediate Foundation to Advanced (Ages 12+)

Overview: For students are passion about classical ballet and pre-professional dancers aiming for auditions, scholarships, and elite competitions.

T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Pointe, pirouettes, grand allegro etc.
• Artistry: Professional-level repertoire and nuance
• Conditioning: High-performance stamina, injury prevention
• Spirit: Career preparation, resilience, coaching response

Special Program: Dual-Level Enrollment + ECP Master Training (Sunday) 

Pathway: Progresses to Classical Training stage 5

 Stage 1: Beginner to Intermediate (Ages 6–12)

Overview: An emotional, expressive pathway rooted in fluidity and storytelling. Ideal for sensitive movers and creative spirits.

T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Lyrical phrasing, breath-led transitions
• Artistry: Expressive connection, narrative flow
• Conditioning: Control, flexibility, mobility
• Spirit: Imagination, self-exploration

Important Note:
All Contemporary & Lyrical classes at BNADRS are built upon a foundation of classical ballet. Students who wish to enrol in this stream must also be attending a ballet class to ensure technical alignment, safe movement execution, and long-term artistic development. 

 Stage 2: Intermediate to Advanced (Ages 12+)

Overview: Combines improvisation and deep emotional connection. Dancers are coached in artistic vulnerability and contemporary creation.T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Floorwork, rise & fall, weight shift
• Artistry: Creative exploration, musical nuance
• Conditioning: Endurance, body flow
• Spirit: Courage, authenticity, emotional depth

Important Note:
All Contemporary & Lyrical classes at BNADRS are built upon a foundation of classical ballet. Students who wish to enrol in this stream must also be attending a ballet class to ensure technical alignment, safe movement execution, and long-term artistic development. 

Overview: Our Musical Theatre program transforms young performers into confident storytellers through the perfect blend of singing, acting, and movement. Designed for students who love the stage, this elective focuses on expressive performance and stagecraft. （Age 7+)

Weekly Format:
1-hour session each week, combining singing and acting components.

Recommended Enhancement:
We strongly recommend students also enroll in Ballet or Jazz classes to build a strong technical foundation and prepare for high-level triple-threat performance training.

T.A.C.S. Focus:

• Technique: Vocal tone, articulation, movement clarity
   
• Artistry: Role immersion, script delivery, emotional expression
   
• Conditioning: Vocal endurance, posture, breath support
   
• Spirit: Stage confidence, ensemble collaboration, performance joy
   

Pathway:
Ideal for students pursuing musical theatre auditions, stage roles, and talent development. Many graduates continue into performing arts industry and youth production companies.

Stage 1 Beginner to Intermediate (Ages 6–12)

Overview:
This stage is all about rhythm, movement, and joyful energy. Students explore foundational jazz technique and street-style hip hop in a vibrant, age-appropriate setting. It’s where personality meets precision and every dancer learns to move with confidence.

T.A.C.S. Framework:

• Technique: Foundational turns, kicks, isolations, and groove mechanics 
• Artistry: Musical interpretation, self-expression, improvisation 
• Conditioning: Endurance, agility, and strength development 
• Spirit: Confidence, joy, and team awareness
   

Progression Path:
Students progress to more stylized choreography and may be invited to intermediate/advanced programs based on growth and teacher recommendations.

Stage 2: Intermediate to Advanced (Ages 12+)

Overview:
This track refines musicality, presence, and professional performance skills. Dancers dive into commercial jazz, urban choreography, and dynamic hip hop fusion—preparing them for stage, competition, or even future performance careers.

T.A.C.S. Framework:

• Technique: Advanced isolations, syncopation, sharp control 
• Artistry: Stage presence, rhythm variation, choreographic depth 
• Conditioning: Core activation, explosive movement, body control 
• Spirit: Creative confidence, team energy, personal style
   

Elite Pathway:
Advanced dancers may be selected for competition crews, elite performances, and Sunday ECP training intensives with international faculty.

 Program Highlights  

• Choreography blends jazz theatre, commercial, and freestyle elements 
• Focus on developing confident, expressive, and stage-ready dancers 
• All instructors are internationally acclaimed and industry-connected

 For Strength. For Safety. For Performance.

At BNADRS Dance, we believe every great dancer needs a strong, supported body. Our Acro & Conditioning Program is more than flips and tricks, it’s the foundation of grace, control, and power across all dance styles.

Whether your child dreams of soaring leaps or simply wants to feel stronger and safer on stage, this program is the key.

Beginner Level (Ages 5–7)

Discover, Explore, Build Confidence
At this age, we introduce body awareness, safe tumbling, and flexibility through fun, guided movement.

T.A.C.S. Highlights:

• Technique: Basic balances, rolls, soft bridges  
• Artistry: Confidence in movement, smooth transitions  
• Conditioning: Play-based strength, stretch & control 
• Spirit: Courage, playfulness, and safe risk-taking
   

Junior Level (Ages 8–11)

Strengthen, Refine, Prepare for Tricks
Students develop the strength and mobility needed to progress into more advanced acro and safely complement other dance styles.

T.A.C.S. Highlights:

• Technique: Walkovers, handstands, intro to aerial prep 
• Artistry: Entry/exits into choreographed sequences 
• Conditioning: Core strength, joint control, alignment 
• Spirit: Focus, perseverance, body confidence
   

Intermediate Level (Ages 12+)

Elevate, Execute, Excel
Tailored for serious dancers needing cross-training, this level deepens flexibility, explosive power, and trick execution for stage and competition.

T.A.C.S. Highlights:

• Technique: Aerial drills, advanced inversions, tumbling combos 
• Artistry: Flow, power control, floor-to-standing transitions 
• Conditioning: Strength circuits, partner resistance, recovery training 
• Spirit: Grit, discipline, and fearless athleticism
   

Why Parents Choose It

“It’s the invisible strength behind their ballet, the confidence behind every jump, and the safety net for their long-term growth.”
All styles benefit from those programs, whether your child is spinning in jazz or lifting in lyrical.
 

 Our Elite Coaching Program (ECP) is designed for dancers seeking a professional career pathway. Drawing from elite international training systems, ECP provides a structured environment where classical precision meets expressive artistry.

Unlike standard syllabus-based programs, ECP addresses often-overlooked components critical to professional development—including coordinated port de bras, stylistic épaulement, and narrative phrasing. Each session builds not only technical mastery, but also stage charisma and mental performance strength.

Professional Training Foundations
ECP dancers undergo detailed training in:

• Turnout mechanics: Deep engagement of rotator muscles to safely achieve and maintain turnout 
• Core & hip strength: Supporting alignment, extension, and injury prevention 
• Foot articulation & pointe strength: Progressive control through TheraBand, resistance, and foot-stretching protocols 
• Upper-body artistry: From port de bras phrasing to expressive épaulement 
• Musical phrasing: Learning to move not on music, but with it
   

Key Features:

• Led by international faculty and principal-level mentors 
• Based on professional-level classical ballet pedagogy and coaching 
• Repertoire immersion: coaching in variation accuracy, style, and presence 
• Performance psychology & audition preparation 
• Sunday training: 3-hour sessions combining technique, conditioning, and expression
   

 Entry Requirement: By invitation and audition only. Candidates are assessed on technical readiness, emotional maturity, and commitment to advanced training. Dancers must be concurrently enrolled in Grade 4+ technique classes and meet performance faculty criteria.