CURRICULUM

This class is specifically designed for preschool children with their parents or caregivers; as soon as they are able and stable on their feet they can join. It is a fun class where the aim is to teach and improve coordination, basic movement skills, rhythm and basic dance steps and techniques. It is a 30 minute class where the children and their parents/caregivers can interact with each other and have fun.

The structure of the class is designed specifically for the age group and designed to inspire your children. The children will  learn about the basics of ballet as well as rhythm, becoming aware of their posture,  confidence building skills and socializing with the other children.

This is a non parented class and class sizes are small so that everyone is noticed and encouraged.

Classes follow the Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus. Classical ballet is exciting, demanding, inspiring & is the fundamental training that applies to all other dance genres -even figure skating. The R.A.D. is a set syllabus based on classical technique, free movement & character work. Turn-out, flexibility, posture, improved muscle strength, stamina, musicality &  balance and control are just a few of the benefits. Exams are offered when students are ready if they are interested .

Pre Pointe and Pointe work is introduced around the age of 10 or 11 but it totally depends on the strength of the individual student. A pre assessment is required before a student is allowed into the pointe classes.  

Classes are energetic and fun. The classes consist of exercises, dance steps, turns, kicks, leaps etc and routines and are all set to popular chart music. This is an excellent class for students who perhaps dont want to follow something as specific as ballet or tap but at the same time it  works hand in hand with ballet & tap as it provides a good base for general fitness, flexibility, muscle strength and co-ordination as well as the different dance styles

Various classes for different abilities and ages. You will learn lots of tap steps and tap technique which will increase in difficulty the more they progress. You will use the steps learnt to make a tap routine each semester and will perform in the Year End Recital if you want to - no pressure at all! The classes are great fun and are designed to develop rhythm, syncopation, confidence and timing. Tap is one of the most enjoyable rhythmic forms  of recreational dance.

The classes provide a wonderful opportunity for girls & boys to learn and rehearse songs from the pop world, musicals & other genres, and also learn the choreography & dance routines to go with them. At the end of the dance year, the children will perform a minimum of 5 songs in the year end Recital. These classes have proven to help shy children mix & grow with other children giving them a huge confidence boost. The children love these classes. Sing, dance, exercise, fun!

Lyrical dance blends ballet and jazz together and expresses emotion of a song or piece of music. Ballet is a requirement if you would like to attend this class.

TAP  -  excellent for aerobic/general fitness, burning calories,  muscle strengthening, stamina building & memory boosting as well as meeting new friends. The class is fun and friendly, but without the pressure of feeling that you have to compete with or against each other and wear whatever you are comfortable in, All abilities, ages (above 30), shapes, and sizes are very welcome.