Nursery
The age group for this class is 2 - 4 years depending on when a child's birthday falls. The class is 45 minutes and is run by 3 teachers and 2 teaching assistants. Parents are welcome to stay with their children as our experience shows, children settle better and more quickly when their parents are around. Please don't be disheartened if your child takes a few weeks to settle in, this is completely normal and we allow for children taking to new activities at their own pace. This class teaches 3 types of dance:
We introduce some of the terms used in the full ballet classes and start the class off with some gentle ballet steps and fun, imaginative combinations.
We learn how to use our bodies in other ways and use more funky music to create small routines.
We begin to learn the basics of rhythm, counting and using the taps on our shoes to make a noise!
Infants
The age range for this class is Pre-school year (age 4 and up), Primary 1 & Primary 2. We divide the class into a Pre-school group and a Primary 1/ 2 group, each with a teacher and a Senior helper. The class is 60 or 90 minutes (depending on level) and split between 3 types of dance:
We begin to learn the building blocks of our ballet in this class. We use fun exercises and combinations to help us with footwork, stretching, breathing, balancing and travelling.
We begin to introduce basic tap technique at this level with an emphasis on rhythm, counting and how we use our feet to make a noise. We use fun exercises and combinations as well as basic syllabus steps.
This class introduces the basics of Jazz and show how they vary and what types of music can be used. We tend to do routines in this class as opposed to syllabus steps.
Junior Jazz, Hip-Hop & Street
The age range for this class is P3 - P6 years and includes Hip-Hop & Street and Jazz. We have 2 teachers and divide the class into a P3/4 group and a P5/6 group.
Pupils begin the class with a warm up which involves isolations, cardio steps and a stretch. They then learn routines in all three disciplines which will vary from week to week.
Pupils are given the opportunity to sit medal tests in all the disciplines.
We also spend a lot of time learning routines for our show.
Senior Jazz, Hip-Hop & Street
The age range for this class is P7 - S6 and includes Hip-Hop & Street and Jazz. We have 2 teachers and divide the class into a P7/S1/S2 group and an S3-S6 group.
Pupils begin the class with a warm up which involves isolations, cardio steps and a stretch. They then learn routines in all three disciplines which will vary from week to week.
Pupils are given the opportunity to sit medal tests in all the disciplines.
We also spend a lot of time learning routines for our show.
Adult Jazz Hip-Hop & Street
The age range for this class is 16 (if you are a school leaver) or 18 years and over and includes Hip-Hop & Street and Jazz.
There is no uniform, but we ask that you do not wear jeans or a skirt.
Pupils begin the class with a warm up which involves isolations, cardio steps and a stretch. They then learn routines in all three disciplines which will vary from week to week.
Pupils are given the opportunity to sit medal tests in all the disciplines.
We also spend a lot of time learning routines for our show, but Adult pupils are free to learn the routines without appearing in the show.
Please note this is a fast-paced class and although previous dance experience is not necessary, a strong sense of rhythm and co-ordination is essential.
Tap and Ballet classes
After moving up from the Primary class (and sometimes before) Tap and Ballet classes are split by grades instead of age. Our current classes are:
Grade 1 Ballet
Grade 2 Ballet
Grade 3 Ballet
Grade 4 Ballet
Grade 5 Ballet
Grade 6 Ballet
Grade 7 Ballet
Intermediate Ballet
Grade 1 Tap
Grade 2 Tap
Grade 3 Tap
Grade 4 Tap
Grade 5 Tap
Intermediate Tap
Advanced Tap
It is important to speak to Dawn first to find out which grade is suitable for you.
Adult Tap 1 & 2
We pride ourselves on the amount of fun and laughter that takes place in this class every week so if you want to make some new friends as well as learning to dance, this is the class for you!
Lyrical Jazz
Lyrical Jazz is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. The dancer's movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. Routines are choreographed to a range of different music from fast to slow.
There should be continuation of movement, flowing from one move to the next. Pupils hold the move for as long as possible, and have smooth transitions between others. The dancer may periodically stop or incorporate "sharp" moves.
Loose comfortable clothing and socks should be worn for this class which is suitable for both senior and adult pupils.
Lyrical is taught in a workshop format every few months.