CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES
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As a centre of excellence for Performing Arts, we help children to achieve their true potential in a nurturing and friendly environment.
- Classes for all Genders
- Ages three upwards
- Classes for all abilities
- A set limit to class sizes
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Ballet provides a technical physical foundation upon which other dance techniques are built. It encourages both discipline and awareness of ‘placement’ and ‘line.’ Artistry, musicality and appreciation for the art form are embedded in the training of this subject.
Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes.
Commercial Dance is a choreography based style used predominantly by Music Artists for their Videos, Tours and TV Appearances. The focus is on versatility, performance, dynamics & strength in these classes.
Classes are based on the techniques of Martha Graham, Limon and Cunningham. Classes focus on developing strength, balance, co-ordination and spatial awareness, alongside the correct alignment. Students learn new and interesting ways of creating movement.
Lyrical Dance blends the technique of ballet and jazz with expressive movement to tell a story or convey emotion. Dancers develop fluidity, musicality, flexibility and performance skills while connecting deeply with the music.
Acting is an essential skill to take with you wherever you go, learning about social interactions amgonst others, using script work and learning about past practioners theories such as Bertolt Brecht. This class will let you discover your innerself and allow your child to gain confidence through the power of Acting.
Hip Hop is the umbrella term for styles that were created outside of dance studios such as Breakdancing/B-Boying, Popping, Locking, House and Hip Hop Dance. In our Hip Hop classes, you will learn the techniques and foundation of these styles as well as how to freestyle.
We place great emphasis on teaching many forms of Jazz dance. Theatre School students have the opportunity to be taught a variety of Jazz dance techniques, which allows them to develop co-ordination and a spontaneous response to rhythm.
Musical Theatre allows students to combine their three skills in order for them to aim to be the ultimate “triple threat”. Theatre School students have the chance to work with top west end performers and it is the perfect platform for them to practice their performance skills.
Our ‘Associate Course’ Program is for students who want to pursue their training at a pre-professional level with the intention of containing their training on Professional Performing Arts Courses.
All Associate students get the opportunity to take up unlimited classes. Additional classes available include Commercial, Hip Hop & Breakdance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acting, Tap and Singing. ‘Associate’ students often take part in extra performance opportunities including our annual “Associate’ Showcase”.
Joining the ‘Associate’’ is strictly by audition only.
Singing is a great way to improve your voice for solo and ensemble work on stage. Private singing is available via email request.
Tap is an essential skill for all Theatre School students. We offer different styles of Tap dance, to develop musicality, use of the body as a percussive instrument, and a good understanding of rhythm, accents and syncopation.
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.
Afrohouse Dance Style is a combination of energetic dance styles that originate in Africa (Angola).
Afrohouse is a popular dance style & music genre, from the instruments and the upbeat tempo of the music you can experience a fun, energetic, charismatic & uplifting dance class.
Breakin’ is a dynamic street dance style that combines footwork, freezes, power moves and musicality. It develops strength, coordination, creativity and confidence while encouraging students to express themselves through movement.
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