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COMBO DANCE CLASSES
Our combo dance classes at the studio offer a stepping stone into a huge variety of performing arts subjects that we have to offer the children as they get older. These dance classes are creative and inclusive to both boys and girls from 3 years, it will ignite their imagination in a fun and friendly environment. The classes include the basics of dance from Ballet and Tap in a 45 minute class. Our Dance Studios offer a safe and inspiring learning environment from a young age, while we develop their rhythm, coordination, communication skills and building friendships.
BALLET
Classical Ballet is the core of all dance genres and provides the pupils with a sense of discipline and technique. Through our years of experience, we provide a strong foundation in ballet that enhances and improves training, complementing other genres of dance.
Students can start Ballet from pre-school age where the very basic ballet steps are learnt. As our pupils develop through the grades, we partner a strong foundation in technique combined with a love of classical ballet to bring out the best in all our students.
IDTA Ballet exams are offered to our students. At the higher levels, these examinations also count for UCAS points should students wish to go to university.
To be considered for our competitive team Ballet is a required subject.
TAP
Tap is an important part of a dancer’s training to be a versatile dancer within the industry. The most important skill that a dancer learns from studying tap is a sense of rhythm. It also teaches weight placement and musicality, building strength in the legs and feet. Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals.
We offer exams within the IDTA tap syllabus. At the higher levels, these examinations also count for UCAS points should students wish to go to university.
Tap is a style used in our competition teams however it is not compulsory.
JAZZ
Jazz explores the many different dance styles and music choices that the performing industry has to offer. Jazz is a more technique-based subject and pupils will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles. It incorporates the technical elements of ballet in a more stylised and free way. Jazz encourages pupils to explore different dynamics and expressive performance styles in their dancing. Students learn various exercises for general strength and flexibility, leading to dance amalgamations and sequences.
Pupils can take IDTA examinations in this subject at all levels. At the higher levels, these examinations also count for UCAS points should students wish to go to university.
These classes are a requirement for students wanting to be part of our competitive teams.
ACRO
Acro includes elements of acrobatics, gymnastics, partner work and dance. Acro classes are super fun and great for building confidence and trust when working together. Students learn and improve tumbling, flexibility, strength, balance, contortion and partner/group work. Acro can hugely help dancers and make them stand out from the crowd with impressive tricks and skills. This dance style incorporates acrobatic movement into elegant flowing routines, with creative, expressive lifts and poses. We follow the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus.
We advise dancers to train in at least 1 dance genre to complement their Acro training and progress a little quicker, however, we also welcome those who want to attend Acro alone.
Our Acro classes are available from the age of 3 upwards. Classes are available for all abilities and levels, and we regularly assess our students to ensure they are in the correct class for their progress.
We also have our very own Acro competitive team.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary Dance is all about expressing emotion through organic movements and unrestricted lines. Incorporating elements of lyrical Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance, Contemporary is an exciting fusion which allows students to work through powerful and emotional routines. Classes in Contemporary are held for children aged 9yrs+. The classes are non-syllabus based.
STREET DANCE
‘Street dance’ in an umbrella term covering a lot of styles like hiphop, popping, and locking. It is a social dance style and usually danced to pop or chart music, constantly changing with the times. It is a fun style of dance, that is often seen on TV, in music videos and in shows. The lessons vary from week to week as the class go through new moves, techniques and a variety of music from current day chart-toppers to the early street dance classics.
With a dance genre that is ever evolving, this dance style is an exciting, engaging and great way to make like-minded friends.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Combining all elements of stage in one class, children sing, dance, and act. Learn repertoire from hit musicals or be part of creating a new musical sensation. Musical Theatre is fantastic for confidence building and in developing the students into all round performers. Classes focus on building confidence and encouraging enjoyment whilst producing 5 star entertainment through Dance, Singing and Acting. No two lessons will be the same in these theatrical classes.
CONDITIONING
Conditioning is defined as a state of being physically fit so your body can safely perform the physical demands with less risk and possibility of injury. For dancers, body conditioning is all about working to tone and sculpt their muscles, to help them perform dance movements tirelessly. With a combination of stretches from the Alixa Flexibility modules, muscle toning or building exercises like weight training or gym, as well as workouts abdominal(core) strength, glutes, and upper body.
COMPETITION TEAMS
Competition teams are designed for those students wishing to compete. Entry is by audition only and you must attend a ballet and Jazz class each week.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Whether you’re looking to learn new techniques, work on your existing skills or learn competition solos. Private lessons are perfect for you, as they are completely tailored for you to help you achieve your goals.
ADULT DANCE CLASSES
Keep yourself fit, stimulated and inspired with the graceful discipline of Ballet or through a rhythmic Tap class. Learn and practice technical skills that will help improve strength, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and musicality.
We offer both Adult Ballet and Adult Tap classes.
DISCO DUCK
Dico Duck is our Parent Toddler classes suitable from confident walkers. Disco Duck classes are bursting at the seams with fun songs, rhymes and actions to give toddlers a magical introduction into the world of dance and movement. In Disco Duck we focus on a different theme every half term, all the dances, songs, actions and stories they do in class are relevant to our chosen theme. At the end of each theme, they will receive a certificate saying they completed it, as well as a special sticker at the end of class.
BOOGIE BOUNCE
Classes for Adults and Kids. The Boogie Bounce concept deploys High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T) techniques and programmes are all inclusive, low impact and above all, FUN! There is something for everyone, whether you are beginning your fitness journey, someone who just wants to lose weight and get fit, or a professional athlete.