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R.A.R.E. Training Club

Hip Hop Dance Training with James Deane

Real and raw energy

In a world full of noise, R.A.R.E. is about bringing out your Real And Raw Energy in a space where you feel safe to be your real self and connect with others.

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Friday, 6:30 – 8:30pm Alma Studios, Surry Hills $25 per class

Why

You take class and learn the choreography

But maybe you’re still wondering:

  • What am I doing wrong?
  • Why doesn’t it look how I want it to?
  • How do I improve?

Most dance classes teach choreography but don’t necessarily provide individual feedback. Teachers have limited time and a room full of dancers, and they don’t always know who wants feedback, who’s comfortable being corrected in front of others, or who’s simply there to enjoy the class.

Because of that, small mistakes often go unaddressed and can become habits over time. You leave knowing the routine, but not always how to improve.

RARE Training Club bridges that gap through feedback, coaching, mentorship, and purposeful practice, helping you build better habits and make real progress.

A dancer mid-movement in the studio, focused on the mirror
Training

Training sessions are built on five core pillars that support every stage of your development.

RARE is a weekly Hip Hop dance training program built to take you past simply learning routines. Every session combines foundations, choreography, coaching and deliberate practice, so you build real skills, confidence and consistency.

01

Foundations

Everything starts here. Foundations are the building blocks that help dancers move with confidence, control and consistency.

Foundational Grooves

Learn the fundamental grooves that form the foundation of Hip Hop movement that you use in every class.

Musicality

Develop the ability to hear, interpret and move with the beat.

Timing & Rhythm

Improve your ability to hear, understand and use different speeds to stay connected to the beat.

Movement Quality

Build better body awareness, coordination and control to make your movement cleaner and more intentional.

Dancers reaching an arm overhead together during a foundations drill in the studio
02

Choreography

Learn how to pick up choreography faster, remember it longer, and feel easier and more natural to perform it.

Learn Combinations

Work through routines and combinations designed to challenge and develop your skills.

Pick-Up Choreography Faster

Improve the ability to learn movement quickly and retain information efficiently.

Understanding the Movement

Understand the purpose, feeling and story behind movement choices.

Texture & Dynamics

Learn how contrast, accents and energy shifts bring choreography to life.

Dancers working through choreography together in front of the studio mirror
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Coaching

One of the fastest ways to improve is through personalised feedback and guidance.

Individual Feedback

Receive personalised coaching and feedback designed to help you improve faster and reach your full potential.

Technical Corrections

Receive coaching that helps you break unhelpful habits, improve your technique and move with greater confidence and control.

Learning How to Self-Correct

Develop the skills to identify what needs improving and make adjustments yourself.

Video Review

Use filmed exercises and performances to better understand your movement.

James giving a dancer individual feedback while the group looks on
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Training

Training focuses on deliberate practice and turning knowledge into results to help you improve.

Training Drills

Build confidence in your movement through focused practice and repetition, creating a stronger foundation for more challenging choreography.

Refining the Details

Refine the quality of your movement by focusing on the small details that make your dancing more polished, expressive and impactful.

Spatial Awareness

Improve formations, spacing, timing and awareness when dancing alongside other dancers.

Freestyle Confidence

Develop confidence to move without choreography through guided freestyle exercises.

The class running a section together, in unison
05

Performance

It’s your chance to put everything you’ve learned into practice and enjoy the results of all the hard work you’ve put in.

Camera Performance

Learn how to adapt your movement and energy for video content and filmed performances.

Performance Quality

Build confidence, stage presence and connect with an audience.

Filming & Review

Capture refined and clean performances on video and use them as a tool for growth.

Showcase Opportunities

Take part in potential performance projects and opportunities that put your training into practice.

A dancer captured mid-performance, arm extended, in the studio

Over time you get faster at picking up choreography, more confident in your movement, stronger in your execution, and capable of handling increasingly complex combinations.

Community

We are not here to be the best.
We are here to be better.

Being part of RARE is not defined by talent, experience, or how many years you’ve been dancing. It’s defined by your willingness to learn, grow, and show up.

You understand that real progress doesn’t come from pretending to have it all figured out. It comes from having the courage to be challenged, coached, corrected, and supported.

The RARE community huddled together outdoors, arms raised in celebration

Safe To Learn. Safe To Grow

RARE is a safe space to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and grow.

Better People Through Dance

Through dance, we build confidence, discipline, connection, and growth.

We All Shine

We’re here to show up, not show off. Share the space, support others, give everybody a chance to shine.

Community Before Status

We grow together. Support one another, share what you know, and keep improving.

Energy For The Team

Bring your energy, uplift each other and have fun. We grow stronger together when we are in a positive learning environment.

Details

When

Friday
6:30 – 8:30pm

Where

Studio 7, Alma Studios
103 Foveaux St
Surry Hills NSW 2010

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Cost

$25

Per class. Very limited spaces.

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  • 6 min walk from Central Station
  • Free 2 hr parking in surrounding streets
About

Real and raw energy

In a world full of noise, expectations, and pressure to fit in, R.A.R.E. (Real And Raw Energy) is a place where you can show up exactly as you are. It’s a space built on authenticity, connection, and personal growth, where people feel safe to step outside their comfort zone, express themselves, and be part of something bigger than themselves.

R.A.R.E. Training Club was created by James and Clark, brought together through their shared passion for dance and the positive impact it had on their own lives.

Why We Created R.A.R.E.

We believe growth changes lives. R.A.R.E. was created to help people build confidence, overcome self-doubt, develop new skills, and discover what’s possible when they’re supported by a positive community.

How We Do It

We bring people together through a shared love of dance. More than just movement, dance creates opportunities for self-expression, confidence, connection, and personal growth in a welcoming and supportive environment.

What We Do

R.A.R.E. offers hip hop dance training for all experience levels, focusing on foundations, choreography, coaching and personalised feedback, dance training, and performance and confidence development.

Our goal isn’t just to create better dancers. It’s to help people become more confident, connected, and empowered versions of themselves.

James and Clark standing together in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge
FAQ

Questions

Do I need experience to come?

A basic level of dance experience is recommended. You should feel comfortable picking up at minimum beginner-level choreography and participating in a structured dance class. Many of our dancers have previously attended James’ classes, or have experience in other dance styles. Absolute beginners are encouraged to build some foundational experience by joining James Deane’s Sydney Dance Company classes before joining RARE training club.

What happens in a training session?

A typical RARE training session is designed to help you grow as a dancer through a mix of foundations, choreography, coaching, training and performance. You’ll start by strengthening your groove, musicality and core foundations before progressing into choreography that challenges you to apply those skills in a more complex way. Throughout the session, you’ll focus on movement quality, performance, drills and training exercises that help build confidence, consistency and control. James will provide personalised feedback and coaching along the way, helping you understand your strengths, identify areas for improvement, and refine the details that elevate your dancing. The focus isn’t just on learning choreography, it’s about developing the skills, habits and mindset that help you continue improving every time you step into the studio.

How is this different from a normal dance class?

Most dance classes focus on teaching a routine and keeping the class moving. RARE is different because it’s designed around coaching, feedback and dancer development.

Throughout each session, James Deane works closely with dancers, providing personalised feedback, technical corrections and guidance tailored to each individual’s strengths and areas for growth.

What does it cost, and how do I book?

$25 per class, booked through TryBooking (opens in a new tab). Spaces are very limited, so book ahead rather than turning up.

Where is it and how do I get there?

Studio 7, Alma Studios, 103 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. It’s a 6 minute walk from Central Station, and there’s free 2 hour parking in the surrounding streets.

Still have a question?

Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.

Contact

Still have questions?

Email us at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.

Unlock Your Next Level

Friday, 6:30 – 8:30pm at Alma Studios, Surry Hills.
Very limited spaces.

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