CLASSES
Children's Classes
Baby Class
Baby Class is the class for children aged 2 1/2 to 4 years, covering Ballet and Tap during a 30 minute class. Ballet - Structured class with nursery rhymes, dancing with dollies and other short rhymes, learning basic steps. Tap - includes all the basic steps, holding hands in a circle. Children imitate in Baby Class, building a foundation which can be built on later.
Pre-Primary
Pre-Primary is the class for children aged 4 to 5 years, covering Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tap during a 50 minute class. Tap - Structured class covering all the basic steps, but done in a line rather than holding hands in a circle [like in Baby Class]. Ballet - different aspects covered each week in a four weekly cycle. Modern Jazz - here the children work on their flexibility in a fun way.
Children's Classes Age 5+
At 5 years old, we split the classes into Ballet, and Modern Jazz + Tap. Many children will carry on with all three subjects and some choose one of the two classes. It is worth considering doing the two classes as it gives the children much more variety, and also, the subjects help each other, for example, the strength gained in Ballet helps the Modern Jazz work, whilst the flexibility gained in Modern Jazz is good for Ballet. Tap helps to develop rhythm and timing in all subjects.
At this point, the children begin to study the RAD Ballet Syllabus, and the ISTD Modern Jazz and Tap Syllabi, working towards Examinations and ADA Medal Tests. Ballet Classes are 1 hour long, while Modern Jazz and Tap Classes are between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes in length [depending on grade, number of pupils etc.].
A few children also have Private Lessons to further their study of dance, taking part in Dancing Competitions each Easter, enabling them to cover other subjects besides their class subjects. Private Lessons are 30 minutes long. We must stress, however, that any pupil wishing to do a Private Lesson MUST take class in all subjects; Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tap, as these are essential to providing the strength and stamina for the Private Lesson work.
Take a look at our 'Videos' Page to see what we do!
Limbering Classes *NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2019*
We are delighted to announce that starting in September 2019, we will be introducing new classes - LIMBERING CLASSES. Classes will be held on a Wednesday evening and will be taken by Anita, across 3 separate age groups. Limbering Classes will work on Body Toning, Strength & Flexibility, with Dance Steps & Free Work included as part of a Jazz Class type setting.
Please note - these classes are ADDITIONAL to the classes the children already do, they are NOT an alternative - children must attend all of their other classes each week [Ballet, Modern Jazz & Tap], in order to gain the full benefit of doing the extra class.
Adult Classes
All beginners welcome
Ballet Class - 1 Hour long, including all ages and abilities
Tap - 30 Minutes long, classes at different levels of ability
General Information
- Baby Class, Pre-Primary, and Primary Ballet are all held on a Saturday Morning
- Grades 1 - 4 Ballet are held on Friday Evenings
- The above classes always stay on these days
- Grade 5 Ballet Upwards, and all the Modern Jazz + Tap Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, the day and time depending on the age group
- Adult Classes are usually held on Monday Evenings
Baby Class
Baby Class is the class for children aged 2 1/2 to 4 years, covering Ballet and Tap during a 30 minute class. Ballet - Structured class with nursery rhymes, dancing with dollies and other short rhymes, learning basic steps. Tap - includes all the basic steps, holding hands in a circle. Children imitate in Baby Class, building a foundation which can be built on later.
Pre-Primary
Pre-Primary is the class for children aged 4 to 5 years, covering Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tap during a 50 minute class. Tap - Structured class covering all the basic steps, but done in a line rather than holding hands in a circle [like in Baby Class]. Ballet - different aspects covered each week in a four weekly cycle. Modern Jazz - here the children work on their flexibility in a fun way.
Children's Classes Age 5+
At 5 years old, we split the classes into Ballet, and Modern Jazz + Tap. Many children will carry on with all three subjects and some choose one of the two classes. It is worth considering doing the two classes as it gives the children much more variety, and also, the subjects help each other, for example, the strength gained in Ballet helps the Modern Jazz work, whilst the flexibility gained in Modern Jazz is good for Ballet. Tap helps to develop rhythm and timing in all subjects.
At this point, the children begin to study the RAD Ballet Syllabus, and the ISTD Modern Jazz and Tap Syllabi, working towards Examinations and ADA Medal Tests. Ballet Classes are 1 hour long, while Modern Jazz and Tap Classes are between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes in length [depending on grade, number of pupils etc.].
A few children also have Private Lessons to further their study of dance, taking part in Dancing Competitions each Easter, enabling them to cover other subjects besides their class subjects. Private Lessons are 30 minutes long. We must stress, however, that any pupil wishing to do a Private Lesson MUST take class in all subjects; Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tap, as these are essential to providing the strength and stamina for the Private Lesson work.
Take a look at our 'Videos' Page to see what we do!
Limbering Classes *NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2019*
We are delighted to announce that starting in September 2019, we will be introducing new classes - LIMBERING CLASSES. Classes will be held on a Wednesday evening and will be taken by Anita, across 3 separate age groups. Limbering Classes will work on Body Toning, Strength & Flexibility, with Dance Steps & Free Work included as part of a Jazz Class type setting.
Please note - these classes are ADDITIONAL to the classes the children already do, they are NOT an alternative - children must attend all of their other classes each week [Ballet, Modern Jazz & Tap], in order to gain the full benefit of doing the extra class.
Adult Classes
All beginners welcome
Ballet Class - 1 Hour long, including all ages and abilities
Tap - 30 Minutes long, classes at different levels of ability
General Information
- Baby Class, Pre-Primary, and Primary Ballet are all held on a Saturday Morning
- Grades 1 - 4 Ballet are held on Friday Evenings
- The above classes always stay on these days
- Grade 5 Ballet Upwards, and all the Modern Jazz + Tap Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, the day and time depending on the age group
- Adult Classes are usually held on Monday Evenings