Boys love dance, and dance loves boys. At Top Jazz Ballet, boys most often start with Hip Hop, Acrobatics or Jazz. Many turn out to be naturals at Tap, which is brilliant for rhythm and musicality, and Musical Theatre is a fun add-on for boys who like to sing and act.
Why dance is great for boys
- Strength and coordination: acro and hip hop build real athletic skill: balance, power, flips and control.
- Musicality: tap turns them into a percussion instrument.
- Confidence: performing on a big stage at our end-of-year concert (optional) is a huge confidence boost.
- Friends: dancing in a crew is a team sport.
Where boys usually start
| Style | Why boys like it |
|---|---|
| Hip Hop | Grooves, tricks and music they already listen to |
| Acrobatics | Cartwheels, walkovers and flips, taught safely step by step. TJB wrote the APDA acro syllabus, Agility. |
| Jazz | High energy: kicks, turns and leaps |
| Tap | Making noise, on purpose |
Boys who trained at TJB
TJB boys have gone on to careers on stage and at sea, including Noah Duff, now dancing with Royal Caribbean. Read their stories →
What to wear
Comfortable clothes and sneakers or bare feet for the first class. Black is perfect. Uniform comes later, once he decides to stay (you have three weeks).
Try it
New students can trial two weeks of classes in any styles at $15 a class, no lock-in. Register interest and tick the styles he wants to try.
Questions parents ask
What dance styles do boys enjoy most?
Boys generally love Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Jazz. Many are naturals at Tap, which is great for musicality, and Musical Theatre is a fun add-on.
Will my son be the only boy?
Boys dance in many of our classes, and TJB boys have gone on to careers on stage and at sea.
Can boys try a class first?
Yes. Every new student can trial two weeks of classes in any styles at $15 a class, with no lock-in.