‘Participating in our Dance Classes can have a dynamic impact on children’s self esteem, education and future careers.’
Our Classes
RAD Ballet
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a leading International dance examination board specialising in Classical Ballet. This Academy was established in London, England in 1920 and received its Royal Charter in 1936. HM Queen Elizabeth II is currently the Royal patron of the RAD and Darcey Bussell was elected to serve as President in 2012, This method has become one of the most widely used in the world and has led to the RAD becoming a leading dance education and training organisation, with over 13,000 members, operating in 79 countries Worldwide. The Graded Examination Syllabus consists of 10 grades, each incorporating classical ballet, free movement and character dance. The syllabus is devised to progress in difficulty from one grade to the next and a student studying the grades in sequence would be expected to develop a greater degree of dance technique at each level.
Our Ballet Classes start from 3 years from Baby Ballet all the through to Advanced Ballet.
Rad Ballet Exams are taken once a year with a 100% pass rate of Distinctions and Merit.
I.S.T.D Tap & Modern
Weekly lessons in Modern & Tap are available within the syllabus of the Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing (I.S.T.D) Tap is an expresive dance technique dealing aspects of rhythm ans style; it is an exciting genre in dance that is fun, challenging and great for the mind and co-ordination. Following the ISTD syllabus through a series of body control exercises Modern Theatre Dance defies a single permanent definition. using a mixture of dance styles it builds dexterity, strength, stamina and improves spacial awareness.
Classes available from 4yrs all the way through to Adult.
Exams are taken once a year with a 100% pass rate of Distinctions & Merit.
Acrobatic Arts
The program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, Contortion, Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Sport Acrobatics, Yoga, Acro Yoga, Pilates, Physiotherapy, Hand Balancing and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program!
Silver Swans - Ballet for 55yrs+
Specially designed for older learners, Silver Swans® ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels. Research shows that 75% of the factors affecting quality of life and longevity are related to lifestyle, while only 25% are hereditary. This means that there’s no excuse for not getting more active whatever your age. And dance in particular, can play a vital role in ensuring a longer and better quality of life. Research also often puts dance ahead of other physical activities in the variety of health benefits that it brings. Ballet and dance are also very social activities and Silver Swans classes can be great places to meet new people with a passion and joy for life.
Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet is sweeping the nation! Ballet is an elegant classical form of dance that is also a fantastic way to tone up all parts of the body, improve posture, balance and flexibility.
Our adult ballet classes are in designed to give you training and understanding of the ballet technique whilst giving you a pleasurable versetile type of excercise. As a foundation of all dance, ballet will lengthen and strengthen your muscles, improve breathing, body alignment and sense of wellbeing.
Adult Tap
Tap is one of the most iconic forms of dance. From the back streets of New Orleans to the stars of the silver screen, Tap Dance is a timeless treat to the senses - percussive and expressive in equal measure. On our Tap Dance Classes and Lessons, you will learn all of the essential tap rhythms and steps.
If you love the idea of tapping out rhythms and improving your timing, fitness and flexibility, then sign up to our adult Tap Classes today!
