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.