our classes
We believe in fun and focused classes that offer children the opportunity to become technically competent dancers and performers in a positive and nurturing environment. We are able to offer syllabus exams as our students progress in each subject and also offer performance opportunities throughout the year.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and will maximise technique and longevity in a career of dance. It provides grace, style, good posture and the technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Ballet classes help dancers with flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self-confidence. For young children, ballet is a great first style to learn as it helps their concentration and posture. Quite often children will find other forms of dance easier to master once they have grasped the basics of ballet technique. As they grow up, ballet helps children to develop muscular strength and maintain good posture.
We recommend that all of our dancers take ballet class in addition to other styles as it makes for a strong technical base for all other dance. Our ballet syllabus has been designed to progressively develop children's technical ability and understanding, giving them a sense of dance, poise and awareness of musicality. Classes are offered from Age 3+ following the ISTD Classical Ballet Syllabus.
We recommend that all of our dancers take ballet class in addition to other styles as it makes for a strong technical base for all other dance. Our ballet syllabus has been designed to progressively develop children's technical ability and understanding, giving them a sense of dance, poise and awareness of musicality. Classes are offered from Age 3+ following the ISTD Classical Ballet Syllabus.
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Acro
Acrodance sessions begin with an energetic warm up and exploration of modern dance technique, before mastering the art of Acro with stretching, conditioning and tumbling. Dancers will learn rolls, cartwheels, bridges and various other Acro tricks to help create exciting routines, and strong, well rounded technique.
These classes include technical skills from the ISTD Modern Theatre syllabus which are designed to nurture young people to become disciplined and versatile dancers. Our acrobatic programme follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which is based on safe and effective progressions in the five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Simple progressions take beginner level dancers from log rolls and somersaults to tumbling effortlessly across the stage.
Classes are offered for children aged 3 and above (Level 4 and 5 Acro are advanced level classes and requires attendance of at least one other dance technique class per week in addition to prerequisite skills and prior knowledge of the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus- please email for more information). We are the only certified studio in Stowmarket offering Acrobatic Arts Training.
These classes include technical skills from the ISTD Modern Theatre syllabus which are designed to nurture young people to become disciplined and versatile dancers. Our acrobatic programme follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus which is based on safe and effective progressions in the five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Simple progressions take beginner level dancers from log rolls and somersaults to tumbling effortlessly across the stage.
Classes are offered for children aged 3 and above (Level 4 and 5 Acro are advanced level classes and requires attendance of at least one other dance technique class per week in addition to prerequisite skills and prior knowledge of the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus- please email for more information). We are the only certified studio in Stowmarket offering Acrobatic Arts Training.
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Jazz
Jazz technique classes are the perfect way for our students to take their dancing to the next level. Classes begin with a variety of warm ups, followed by technique exploration to allow each student to improve their posture, flexibility and execution of movements. Fun and engaging combinations are explored with new techniques each week and the study of jazz pioneers including Fosse, Mattox and Dunham as well as Broadway, Commercial and Old School Jazz dance. Combining elements of the ISTD Jazz Awards with freework in Kicks, Leaps and Turns the students will work on group choreography which will push the boundaries of their technique in a challenging but fun class environment. Jazz classes are available for children in Year 2 and above.
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Tap
Get your toes tapping with this exciting class filled with various rhythms, riffs and styles. Tap is one of the most enjoyable forms of recreational dance- it is great for promoting coordination and for strengthening the legs and feet. Tap is a popular choice for all age groups, with young students finding joy in learning to dance and make noise at the same time, and with more advanced students challenged to achieve and perform technically complex steps and rhythms. New movements will be explored with a variety of music styles to accompany them. Syncopation and rhythmic styles will be explained through fun and engaging exercises and games.
The ISTD tap syllabus is designed to teach good rhythm, style and technique. Students are encouraged to develop sound basic technique from an early age, combined with an understanding of coordination, tonal quality and rhythmic interpretation. Our popular ADULT TAP courses run in 5 week pre-paid blocks and are suitable for beginners and improvers!
The ISTD tap syllabus is designed to teach good rhythm, style and technique. Students are encouraged to develop sound basic technique from an early age, combined with an understanding of coordination, tonal quality and rhythmic interpretation. Our popular ADULT TAP courses run in 5 week pre-paid blocks and are suitable for beginners and improvers!
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Contemporary
Contemporary dance emerged in the 1950's and it's popularity is still growing, making this class perfect for students who are studying, or intending to study, dance in school from KS3 onwards. We follow the NATD syllabus which employs contact work between dancers, release technique, fall and recovery, floorwork and improvisation, creative freedom and provides an excellent basic knowledge for pupils , that can take them confidently as dancers to a degree or vocational level.
Street Dance
Street Dance covers the moves from your favourite commercial music videos and beyond- including styles such as locking, house, breaking and walking, these classes are high energy, fast paced and fun. Gain new skills and learn moves to wow the crowd- this is a fantastic class to build self esteem, gain performance skills, let loose and enjoy yourself! For Year 7+ (Junior Street Dance available for Finborough Pupils Only).
Limbering
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Limbering is recommended for all dancers in Year 7 upwards to compliment and support their dance technique training. Teaching students how to stretch and strengthen safely and efficiently this is a conditioning based class to help increase flexibility and control of movements ideal for any dancer who is serious about improving their all round technique and getting their splits!
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Performance squad
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Our performance squad trains at specific times of the year in preparation for dance performance opportunities in the local area. Squad dancers must attend regular classes on our timetable and be committed and passionate about performing. Performance Squad rehearsals will be added to the timetable where the opportunity to perform arises. Additional costs apply.
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