Classes 

This has evolved as an American dance form, popularised throughout the world, with debate about its origins coming from African dance, Irish dance and/or clog dancing. The dancer uses their feet to strike the floor, beating out different rhythms, with dancers wearing tap shoes which have small metal plates on the toe and heel to give the distinctive sound. Tap dance is a theatrical art form often seen on stage in musicals. 

 

Following the syllabus of the ISTD and IDTA, children begin at the age of 5 learning basic steps and rhythm. This progresses to more complex steps and rhythm that are difficult to master but when they get it…it’s amazing!! 

 

Following the syllabus of the ISTD and IDTA, ballet is perhaps the most popular of all dance forms. Ballet is the oldest form of dance and comes from the court dancing of King Louis. As time passed this form of storytelling through movement has evolved into an art form that is beautiful, dramatic and demanding. 

 

Classes begin at the age of 4 years old by introducing musicality, basic posture and technique and discipline. As the child progresses through the grades they will develop a strong technique along with performance skills, musicality, posture, balance strength and flexibility. 

 

 

 

 

Think Wicked, Step up, Lion King and Cats….. Modern theatre is exactly as it sounds a wonderful mixture of jazz, blues, lyrical and street dance. It is rhythmic dance style which originated in America before travelling to the rest of the world. It is often seen on the stages of musical productions and is known for its theatrical qualities. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all need strength and flexibility. This is a highly energetic dance style. 

 

Following the syllabus of the ISTD children begin at 5 years old, learning basic posture and musicality through a series of exercises each with their own story. As the grades progress the children learn the diversity of modern theatre and the many performance styles it provides. 

 

Acro is a fusion of gymnastics and dance. Students are given and intensive strengthening and stretching work out before learning basic gymnastic tricks that can enhance their dance training. Following the syllabus of the IDTA this class extremely popular with the students. 

Contemporary is a creative yet challenging dance genre. Students are taught various techniques within this genre from Graham to Release technique and also encouraged to have a creative input into class. A great class for those who enjoy expression and freedom of movement. 

 

A popular choice with students. Move over diversity and flawless..this is where you learn to dance like all the stars. Incorporating the many different strands of street dance, routines are taught to keep those bodies moving. IDTA Freestyle exams can be taken but the emphasis is on fun in this high energy class. 

 

Wherever there is a dance it is usually followed by a song!! This class is great fun and allows the children to explore the wonderful world of the musicals. From timeless classics like Oklahoma and South Pacific to the more modern musicals such as Matilda, Wicked and Frozen Following the syllabus of the IDTA , students work on a variety of vocal, drama and physical prep exercises before learning routines that incorporate the 3 disciplines of performing arts, Acting, singing and dancing.