Classes at The Dance Company

Ballet

We study the I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) syllabus from Pre-Primary up to Advance 1. We regularly enter students from the age of 5 for ISTD Ballet Exams, and we have achieved excellent results. Ballet gives the child a chance to develop self confidence and express themselves through movement, also giving them a grounding in discipline and good posture which should carry them through into adult life. Ballet is fun and rewarding at any age, and at the same time, you make lots of new friends. Ballet is the stepping stone to all other aspects of dance and if able, the student should try and have Ballet as one of his/her disciplines.

Tap

We follow the I.S.T.D syllabus from Primary up to Advance 1. This is a great way for the student to express themselves through noise. The students will learn how to make lots of different rhythms by using just their feet and will develop them into dance moves. A lot of free work is done in these classes allowing the child to explore rhythm and different tempos. Great fun, challenging and very energetic. We regularly enter children from the age of 6 for ISTD Tap exams and achieve excellent results.

Jazz – Junior & Senior

This is a fun energetic class that involves a lot of stretching which will help to build strength and flexibility. Pupils learn Jazz techniques, kicks, leaps, pirouettes and the opportunity to learn fun, dynamic routines. We offer Jazz classes from the ages of 5 upwards.

Street Dance 

Street Dance is a genre that covers a wide range of dance styles, including hip hop, popping, locking, waacking, vogueing, commercial, break dancing, house dance, freestyle & social grooves. We offer children & adults the opportunity to partake in examinations where they can gain medals and progress through the various levels, building up to a professional standard.

Acro

Acro is cross between Gymnastics and Dancing. Within the Acro classes we will focus on varying skills such as: cartwheels, handstand variations, chest stands, forward and backward walkovers, aerials and more!! 

Strength and Conditioning

For a Dancer it’s so important to strengthen our muscles as this not only allows us to work on more challenging techniques but it also helps prevent injuries. Stretching and flexibility is also very important as it gives is a larger range of motion and in this class I will be teaching my students how to stretch safety. I would recommend this class for students taking Acro, Ballet, Pointe and Jazz classes.

Elite Programme

For students in the programme there is a set monthly fee and this includes unlimited amount of weekly classes. The programme is for students who have a passion for dancing and wish to push their skills to the next level by training for several hours each week and attend Dance Competitions.