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.

Pointe Work

Whilst pointe work is not a required element for the Grade 7 and 8 Examinations, we provide these sessions for those students who wish to learn pointe work alongside their Graded class. Getting pointe shoes is a significant moment in a young dancer’s life and requires a certain level of strength and understanding of ballet technique; so each student will be assessed individually to determine the right time for them to get their first pair of pointe shoes.

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.

Pre-Vocational Ballet

The Pre-Vocational class prepares our students to enter the higher levels of the RAD syllabus, bridging the gap from Graded to Vocational level. Classes are focused on building strength and stamina through unset work, including preparation for pointe work. Attendance at these classes is by invitation.

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.

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.

ISTD 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 Senior Jazz class (non-syllabus) for those students who do not wish to pursue examinations or have completed the ISTD Syllabus.

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.

Senior Jazz

This Senior Jazz class takes students beyond the syllabus work and challenges them to take their training to a higher level.  Students are introduced to more advanced choreography and technical kicks, leaps and turns while also pushing their flexibility and strength.

Students must have either completed the ISTD Jazz Medals or be at Grade 6 level or higher in their syllabus work.