Classes

Classical Ballet
Ballet is the underlying technique to all styles of dance and is the most important discipline for anyone who wishes to take classes. It is the basis and the core to every dance movement we make. It helps develop posture, grace, poise, strength and turnout as well as rhythm & co-ordination. It is the most important discipline and we would advise every parent to encourage their child to consider taking this lesson. Pupils may be entered for ISTD Ballet examinations once they reach the required standard.

Pointe Work - is introduced to the ballet class once the pupil has developed the correct strength & stability in the legs & ankles that is required to hold the body en pointe (on your toes). Pupils are required to be at least 11years and have reached Grade 4 Standard.

Pre-School Class
Pre-school classes are available for pupils from the age of 2 1/2 years. These are combined classes with the emphasis on Ballet and with a little taster of Tap! These are fun classes with the use of mime & imagination and the very basic ballet& tap technique. Classes are held on Friday's at 3pm..

Modern Dance
Modern dance classes follow the I.S.T.D Modern syllabus which consists of a number of exercises designed to introduce rhythm & rhythmicality, technique, stretching & strengthening. It works on dance movements including turns, kicks & leaps. Modern is bright, lively & exciting and pupils may be entered for ISTD Modern examinations once they reach the required standard.

I.S.T.D Jazz
This is a non-syllabus class which consists of a warm-up, floor work, corner work and then a routine which is added to each week. The class is based on free work and so the content can change from week to week. As there is no set technique or technical exercises in Jazz either Modern or Ballet should be taken alongside this class to ensure underlying placement is correct. No examinations are taken in this class.

Tap Dancing
Tap dancing follows the I.S.T.D Tap syllabus which works on placement, technique, rhythm & co-ordination. Through the grades the pupils gain an extensive knowledge of the Tap vocabulary and a greater understanding of music and rhythm. Pupils may be entered for ISTD examinations once they reach the required standard.

Street Dance .
Have you ever seen an amazing music video or performance on MTV? Then you will already know what Streetdance looks like. Streetdance takes any form of popular music - from pop to hip hop - and choreographs routines to the beats. Throw in some popping and locking and you will soon be strutting your stuff in this high energy class! We offer Junior & Senior Classes from the age of 9years.

Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre class works on drama technique & singing technique. Song & dance from all era's of musicals and films are studied. Class begins with a drama or singing warm-up and different scripts or songs are worked on each week. Pupils who wish to attend West End auditions must attend this class.