Dance
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Course Overview
Ballet , jazz , tap , contemporary , street styles – whatever your dance style , you can learn more about it with us . From perfecting your skills in technical training to letting your creativity run wild in choreography and improvisational classes , our dance courses are designed to nurture your existing skills and lead you to experience dance in a way you have never imagined before .
As well as perfecting your technique in the studio , you will also perform regularly in our theatres as well as within the community , through professional visits , theatre trips and workshops
Student Experience
The six fully equipped dance studios are always bustling with activity , and each of them has hi-fi facilities with iPod connectivity , TV , laptops and projectors , plus mirrors .
You will also take part in show-stopping performances in our two on-site theatres and there is also the opportunity to perform at venues outside of school .
There is a Peri Dance Programme which is available to enhance the Strand offer at a small fee . Bursaries are available , thanks to the support of the Leverhulme Trust . We offer ISDT Examination classes and Open Classes in a range of genres .
What Qualities Do I Need ?
You should be passionate about dance and have a talent for it . If you are applying aged 16 , it is desirable that you have had previous dance experience . You should also have good time-keeping and have a reliable and determined character .
Typical Careers :
Contemporary Dance Artist Choreographer Commercial or Musical Theatre Performer Teacher / Animateur