Classical ballet
Traditional classical ballet is renown for stunning, graceful movements. It is the base of all dance styles and is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique such as pointe work, turn-out of the legs, and high extensions, its flowing, precise movements, and its ethereal qualities. Nursery ballet - for little dancer’s from2.5 years - Using nursery rhymes and simple ballet tunes the little dancers will learn the very basic steps of ballet, positions and movements such as hops, skips, good toes & naughty toes and actions to live music. Props are used for imagination and learning co-ordination.
Pre - Primary in Dance
The young dancers will be learning the basic techniques to classical ballet and dancing to live music with occasional props to encourage their creative skills and imagination. The students will start with a themed warm-up and centre work at the beginning of each class to increase their strength and improve placement and balance. There is a strong focus on co-ordination and developing their musicality. The dancers' aim in this class is to learn all the basics ready for Primary in Dance Primary - Primary level is structured much more like a grown up ballet class with steps that increase in speed and elevation and a dance to be performed at the end. The children learn the syllabus in small chunks, building up to a class performance exam. This is the first of the graded exams and those who wish to take an exam and are ready will be given homework to practice.
Grades 1-2
This is the first time the children are introduced to lots of the more advanced technique and the use of turnout of the legs becomes much more a focus. Children will also begin to learn character work.
Grades 3-8
The exercises and technique becomes more advanced
RAD Vocational classes are also available (Intermediate foundation - Advanced 2).
Adult ballet fit
It’s never too late to learn to dance! This class is a great way to socialize, develop strength, keep fit and improve posture, co-ordination and flexibility. It is a fun ballet-inspired fitness classes and to develop better range of movement and toned muscles for dance. Whether you have danced all your life or simply want to try something new, adult ballet fit will keep you moving in a social and friendly class. Class suitable for a complete beginner to intermediate level and is run on a drop-in 'pay as you dance' basis
Commercial dance
Commercial Jazz is known to be a highly choreographed dance form. It features a mixture of sharp and fluid movements, popping & locking and animated expression similar to dances seen on commercial video clips. This stylized combination of street funk, hip hop and pop is similar to styles seen in music videos for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Zara Larson and Little Mix. Classes available from 5years.
