Our Dance Classes

The focus for children under age 5 is on fun, imagination, and musicality, while gradually introducing basic ballet techniques in a playful environment. This ensures that young dancers stay engaged without the pressure of rigorous discipline, which might otherwise lead to burnout.

From age 6, students are guided toward examinations set by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD), offering structured progression and a sense of accomplishment. These exams serve both recreational dancers and those aspiring to professional ballet careers, helping them improve technique and understanding as they advance through graded levels.

Tap dance offers numerous benefits for children, both physically and mentally. It requires children to master complex footwork, which helps enhance their overall coordination, balance, and motor skills. As dance is deeply connected to music and rhythm, teaching children how to keep time, recognise musical patterns, and express themselves through sound. The physical movements involved in tap dance strengthen muscles, particularly in the legs, core, and feet, and increase cardiovascular fitness and stamina. Tap dance allows children to experiment with sound and movement, fostering creativity and confidence in expressing themselves through dance.

Modern Theatre & Jazz dance offers a wide range of benefits for children, contributing to their physical, emotional, and social development. Jazz dance involves dynamic movements, leaps, and turns that help children improve their flexibility and build overall body strength. Classes can often incorporate intricate footwork, arm movements, and turns, which enhance a child’s coordination, balance, and body awareness. Jazz dance classes involve high-energy movements and routines, providing a fun way for children to improve their stamina, cardiovascular fitness, and endurance. The upbeat and dynamic nature of jazz dance makes it an enjoyable and engaging activity for children, keeping them motivated and excited to participate.

These benefits make jazz dance an excellent choice for children, helping them grow physically, mentally, and emotionally while having fun.

Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. We have specialist equipment including a tumble track, a variety of matts, spring boards and beams at all classes. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks right up to somersaults ariels and advanced tumbling, all to each student's individual level of experience. And it's fun, too!

Street dance classes for children offer a fun and energetic way for kids to stay active while building confidence and creativity. These classes help improve physical fitness by developing coordination, strength, and flexibility, all through exciting and dynamic dance moves. Street dance also encourages self-expression and fosters social skills as kids learn to collaborate in group activities. With its focus on creativity, cultural appreciation, and positive self-esteem, street dance provides a well-rounded experience that benefits children's physical, emotional, and social development.

Contemporary dance classes for children offer a unique blend of creativity, self-expression, and physical fitness. This style allows kids to explore fluid movements and emotions, helping them develop body awareness, coordination, and flexibility. Contemporary dance encourages individuality, giving children the freedom to express their feelings through movement while also enhancing discipline through learning choreography. With its emphasis on creativity and personal growth, contemporary dance helps boost children's confidence and provides a strong foundation in both dance technique and artistic expression.

For our youngest boys and girls, age 2-4, we offer 'Amazing Adventures' sessions.

In these classes the students learn basic ballet technique by imagining they are on an adventure. These creative ballet sessions are a perfect introduction to ballet before moving on to formal classes.

LAMDA drama and musical theatre classes provide children with valuable life skills, boosting confidence, communication, and creativity. These classes help improve public speaking, articulation, and self-expression through performance, enhancing both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. They also encourage teamwork and collaboration, as students work together to bring scenes and musicals to life. The structured learning process helps develop discipline and focus, while the creative environment fosters imagination and emotional intelligence. LAMDA qualifications are highly regarded, providing recognition for students' achievements and a strong foundation for future opportunities in performing arts.

Adult dance classes offer a fun and engaging way to stay fit while improving flexibility, strength, and coordination. Beyond physical fitness, dance helps reduce stress and boost mental well-being, providing a creative outlet for self-expression. These classes foster social connections, as participants engage with others in a supportive, communal environment. Dance also enhances memory and cognitive function by challenging the mind to learn new routines. Whether for fitness, creativity, or socializing, adult dance classes offer a holistic approach to maintaining both physical and emotional health.

One to one sessions with a qualified teacher in singing, dance or drama. Singing privates cover a range of genres from musical theatre to commercial helping to develop confidence, singing range, sight reading or prepare for an audition. Our drama one to one sessions offer the option of working toward LAMDA examinations improving diction, projection, improvisation, script reading, character development, support GCSE drama syllabus, acting for camera or preparing for auditions also. We also offer dance one to ones whether you would like extra time to work on class technique or preparation for competitions and auditions

Our Dance Classes

Term Dates 2024/2025

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