Juniors

Dance classes in Leatherhead for 6 - 11 year olds

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RAD Ballet

Ballet is the foundation for all styles of dance. Our classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi. Ballet technique helps to improve posture, balance and co-ordination as well as building physical strength and classical ballet technique. It also develops self-discipline, poise and grace as well as building self-confidence. Classes start at Pre-Primary running through to vocational level.

Stretch & Strength

A class open to all students 8 years + focusing on building strength and stamina through pilates based exercises combined with the Alixa Flexibility syllabus.

What is Alixa Flexibility?

A syllabus to encourage safe, smart stretching with guaranteed progression, The Alixa Flexibility syllabus has been carefully developed over 22 years with research consultation from experts in physiotherapy, sports medicine, massage therapy, rehabilitation, kinesiology and neurology.

ISTD Tap

ISTD Tap classes encourage students to have fun exploring different intricate rhythms whilst developing excellent coordination and learning a wide vocabulary of steps.  As they progress, students develop their style with more emphasis on speed of footwork, syncopation, improvisation and stage presence.  ISTD Tap Examinations start at Primary running through to Vocational levels. 

 
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ISTD Modern

ISTD Modern is a technical and theatrical form of dance. This is a fun, energetic class which incorporates lots of different styles including Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theatre.

Modern Dance encourages freedom of expression giving students the opportunity to be creative with choreography. ISTD Modern Examinations start at Grade 1 running through to Vocational levels.

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ISTD Jazz & Junior Jazz

ISTD Jazz is an expressive and dynamic form of dance, encouraging students to move freely with speed, energy and attack. Exercises and combinations incorporate many strong, isolated movements as well as travelling steps and floor work. We also challenge the students outside of the set syllabus work by focusing on flexibility and strength whilst perfecting technical kicks, leaps and turns. These classes follow the ISTD Jazz Awards syllabus. Examinations run at levels Bronze, Silver and Gold.

We also run a Junior Jazz class (non-syllabus) for those students who do not wish to pursue examinations.

Contemporary

Contemporary Dance is all about expressing emotion through organic movements and unrestricted lines. Incorporating elements of Lyrical, Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance. Contemporary is an exciting fusion which allows students to work through powerful routines. 

 
Amazing dance classes with brilliant teachers! My daughter absolutely loves her dancing. The teachers are so engaging. We have attended both ballet and tap and each of these have been put together so well keeping the children interested whilst learning at the same time.
We continued classes through lockdown over zoom and it was such a great way of having some sort of normality during this weird time.
— Mrs R, Dance First Parent

Juniors Timetable

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Monday 4:15 - 5:00 pm Mickleham Village Hall ISTD Grade 3 Modern 10 + years Book Trial Class
Monday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Mickleham Village Hall ISTD Grade 2 Tap 8 + years Book Trial Class
Monday 5:45 - 6:30 pm Mickleham Village Hall ISTD Grade 4 Modern 11 + years Book Trial Class
Monday 6:30 - 7:15 pm Mickleham Village Hall ISTD Grade 3 Tap 10 + years Book Trial Class
Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm Eastwick Road Church Hall Stretch & Strength 8 + years Book Trial Class

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Tuesday 4:45 - 5:30 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) RAD Primary Ballet 6 + years Book Trial Class
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:15 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) RAD Grade 1 Ballet 7 + years Book Trial Class
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:30 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Small Hall) ISTD Grade 1 & 2 Modern 6 + years Book Trial Class
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:00 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Small Hall) ISTD Grade 1 Tap 7 + years Book Trial Class
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:15 pm Mickleham Village Hall Senior Contemporary 11 + years Book Trial Class

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Mickleham Village Hall Junior Jazz 8 + years Book Trial Class
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 pm St Lawrence Church Hall ISTD Silver Jazz 11 + years Book Trial Class

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) Pre-Vocational Ballet 10 + years Book Trial Class
Thursday 5:45 - 6:30 pm Eastwick Road Church Hall ISTD Grade 4 Tap 11 + years Book Trial Class

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Friday 4:30 - 5:30 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Small Hall) RAD Grade 2 Ballet 8 + years Book Trial Class
Friday 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Small Hall) RAD Grade 5 Ballet 11 + years Book Trial Class
Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Small Hall) RAD Grade 4 Ballet 10 + years Book Trial Class
Friday 4:30 - 5:30 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) RAD Grade 3 Ballet 9 + years Book Trial Class

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Saturday 10:30 - 11:15 am Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) RAD Primary Ballet 6 + years Book Trial Class
Saturday 11:15 - 12:00 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) RAD Grade 1 Ballet 7 + years Book Trial Class
Saturday 12:00 - 12:45 pm Fetcham Village Hall (Main Hall) RAD Primary + Ballet 6 + years Book Trial Class
Saturday TBC - TBC pm Bookham SPACE Festival Rehearsal Groups, Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartets Book Trial Class

Day Time Location Class Ages Book Trial
Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 pm Bookham SPACE Advanced Development Training 11 + years Book Trial Class

** Ages shown above are a rough guide **

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Now is a great time for your child to try a dance class and discover an exciting new activity.