All our classes have been carefully designed to stimulate and broaden our students knowledge and technique. So, if you have a little one who is keen to explore ballet through a fun, imaginary adventure, or a budding jazz or tap dancer who wants to embrace dance for it’s truest form, or you would like to put on a pair of ballet shoes and join our ballet fitness programme, we would love to meet you!
OUR CLASSES
Little Caterpillars
Parent & Toddler Ballet Movement
Pre-school Age 2-3
Our 'Little Caterpillars' classes are designed to be a magical introduction to the creative world of dance. Following the RAD curriculum, our fun, engaging creative movement class explores fundamental movements and develops basic steps, with ballet at its core.
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Each term is themed to stimulate and excite our young dancers. Music and props are used to build a personal dance journey for all pupils. Through imaginative role-play, we hope to spark creativity and give children the opportunity to learn and love to dance.
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One parents / guardian is invited into the class and encouraged to join in to help build their child's confidence in a safe environment.
Blossoming Butterflies
Nursery & Reception Ballet Movement
Age 3-4
Please note- Pupils must be in full time education
Our 'Blossoming Butterflies' classes are designed to be a gentle step towards developing basic ballet technique and is the perfect progression from our toddler class. Please note, pupils must be in full time education in order to join at this level.
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It remains our priority to engage with our pupils, so there will still be plenty of circus themed props and innovative approaches used throughout the half term, to encourage musicality, performance and technique. This class is designed to grow pupils confidence and independence.
The class follows the RAD curriculum and prepares dancers for their transition to Pre-primary level. Our young dancers are encouraged to explore dance through fun and imaginative sequences, and given the tools to prepare them for the RAD syllabus.
RAD Ballet Syllabus Classes
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was founded in 1920 with a single purpose: to raise the standards of dance teaching in the UK.
100 years later, excellence in dance teaching is still at the heart of everything they do.
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Today, the RAD is a world-leading dance, education and training organisation, with dance teachers and students in 85 countries, enriching the world’s arts and cultural communities.
From three year olds to 93-year olds the RAD believes in the transformative power of dance to enhance our health and happiness.
RAD Vision
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To be the voice of expertise, globally recognised as a leader in dance, education, and training.
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To flourish - financially healthy and agile with a diversified income to support our ambitions.
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To be all-welcoming, with a belief in the power of dance to transform lives, and the value of a diverse workforce and community.
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To be in-step - working collaboratively to deliver our vision.
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To be choreographed to deliver, with the right people and processes to realise our objectives.
RAD Mission
To inspire the world to dance.
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RAD Examinations
RAD examinations are a globally recognised qualification. Exams are an opportunity for students to perform in front of an examiner, and celebrate their progress. While exams provide a goal to work towards, alongside other dancing objectives, they are not compulsory at our school.
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Little Movers Tap & Jazz
Age 6+ - Juniors
Our 'Little Movers' class is designed to explore new dance styles, develop basic jazz & tap technique and most importantly have fun!
Through innovative choreography, we aim to inspire our dancers. Our routines will evolve and change regularly to ensure all dancers are stimulated. Each term is themed and all exercises, routines and performances are linked to our chosen topic . We hope to grow pupils confidence and independence and hope for pupils to dance like there’s nobody watching.
DDMIX
Adult Class 18+
All abilities welcome
DDMIX is a fun and entertaining dance fitness class. It's a full body aerobic workout based on a wide range of different dance styles with easy to follow steps. Choreographed by Darcey Bussell and Nathan Clarke.
We believe the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of dancing are endless. Come and join the fun as we explore Charleston, Flamenco, Line Dance, Salsa, Hand Jive, Disco and so much more!
Ballet Fitness
Adult Class 18+
All abilities welcome
Our 'Ballet Fitness' classes have been carefully designed to stimulate and broaden your dance knowledge and technique.
Ballet Fit, is a fun follow along fitness class, with ballet steps and movements at its core. The class aims to develop strength and flexibility, ballet vocabulary and knowledge and provides you with a full body workout.
No previous ballet experience is required. While this class might attract experienced dancers/ ballerinas, it also opens its doors to complete beginners. We are passionate about giving people a positive experience of dance whatever their age or level. So, if you would like to put on a pair of ballet shoes and join our programme, we would love to meet you!
