Tap Tap dancing was pioneered by greats such as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly , but today with groups like the Tap Dogs , the style has grown to be quite funky . Tap classes offer more than just learning how to move your feet . Some benefits our students gain from participating in these classes are an understanding of timing , rhythm , speed with coordination and strengthening of the legs and ankles . The sense of musicality learned will be of benefit in all other styles of dance as well .
Contemporary Contemporary dance is a particularly innovative way of moving the body , blurring the lines between jazz , ballet and Hip Hop . We teach the students to dance in parallel , seamless movement in and out of the ground , contract and release , and fall and recovery – these elements making up the characteristics of contemporary dance . This style encourages self-expression , natural movement and personal interpretation
Ballet Classical ballet is characterised by a standard vocabulary of steps , poses and graceful movements including pointed feet , rising , jumping , stretching and spinning , Our ballet classes contain traditional barre and centre work designed to create a strong and elegant dancer . We consider this style the most important to develop technique which is the foundation of all other dance styles – yes , even Hip Hop ! We teach a combination of the Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus and lyrical dance for the routines . The lyrical style is a melodic and more expressive form of ballet often accompanied by ballad music to which the students can relate .
Musical Theatre If your child is a fan of Glee or is always performing for family and friends – Musical Theatre is the class you ’ re looking for . Our classes explore acting and singing exercises accompanied by relevant dance movements . Students will learn songs and dances from popular Broadway shows of yesterday and today as well as current TV and movie musicals . This class boosts self-confidence and allows a safe space for students to express themselves through the arts .
Acrobatics Our Acro tumbling classes are designed to promote basic to advanced tumbling and acro skills in a fun , safe and professional environment with a team of friendly qualified staff . Classes will cover various skills in the areas of slow and fast tumbling , individual and group balances , partner and group acro skills , flexibility , strength , leaps and jumps . Students will develop co-ordination , strength and flexibility whilst learning exciting new tricks .