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Mini Movers
Saturdays 8.55-9.25am
For ages 18-36 months
Explores the sensory experiences through dance & movement,
music and songs, rhythm and story telling
in a fun and creative way.
These workshops are an opportunity for children, parents &
carers to have fun together.
Led by experienced dance teacher & specialist Karen Oates
FIDTA
Karen has children of her own and has a
down to earth, realistic experience of working with
young children.
Please book as these classes are popular
Phone: 0115 946
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Rosettes Dance
Classes (3-5 years) |
| For our younger pre-school children, this
class introduces movement, co-ordination and musicality in a fun
environment.
The children use their imaginations in role playing, which leads to mime and acting. They dance with a partner and learn to move as part of a group. There are normally two or three rosette groups on offer, and the teacher will assign your child to the one most suited to their needs and ability. The main focus of these classes is to have fun and are enjoyed by the children as well as the teachers who take them! |
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Tricks & Tumbles
(6-7 yrs) |
| This class is designed for the
children to enjoy themselves whilst working on basic
co-ordination, limbering, musicality, partner and group work.
Definitely a fun class for all!
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Primary (7+ years) |
| The students continue to work on
refining motor skills and co-ordination. Older beginners may
start here, but should progress quickly into the next level.
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Grade 4 to 6 |
| Students develop their artistry,
presentation and performance skills whilst strengthening
and perfecting their technique work.
They start to work on more complex exercises and steps and are preparing themselves and their body for the vocational work ahead.
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Classes for Teenage Beginners & Adults
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Classes for Teenage
Beginners |
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Classes
are 45-60minutes and follow the same basic structure as the
children's classes. Presentation of material is in an more mature format and allows for variations in learning patterns in teenagers and adult beginner levels.
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Prejuvenile Class |
The reception aged student begins preparation for the more complex study of Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft. The dance vocabulary expands and fine motor skills are rapidly increasing. The teaching emphasis is on the continuation of the natural expressiveness of the very young child. A sense of fantasy meets with teacher approval. Our classes are FUN and the enthusiasm of our teachers makes the learning of dance a joy for the students. Two or three more rosettes are taken which culminates in the whole class taking the Prejuvenile Group Award. |
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Preparatory (6-7
years) |
| The student continues to refine motor skill and coordination. The counting and rhythm of music is taught utilizing many claps and much laughter. The improvisational inclinations are stressed in a positive environment. Social skills and a feeling of self worth are enhanced |
Classes for Improver Children
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Grade 1 to 3 (
8-10 years) |
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These are technique classes which emphasize correct body placement, posture, musicality, and mastering the steps and arm movements that form the basic skills for all these dance styles. Students are entered for exams only when they are sufficiently competent. It is not unusual for students to repeat 6-9months of a class before they have the skills necessary to move on. |
Classes for Pre-Professional and Vocational Students
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Pre-Professional and
Vocational Classes Intermediate,
Advanced 1 & 2 |
| Students continue to develop and
perfect their presentation and performance skills.
They work on complex exercises designed to strengthen their bodies and stretch their artistic vocabulary. Students working at this level usually want to have a dance career, whether that be on the professional theatre or in a teaching environment. |
Classes for Professionals & Teachers
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Open Classes for
Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz |
| We are developing a series of
open classes for the professional or advanced dancer who wants
to stay in shape and dance at a higher level. We also have a series of teacher training classes which can be taken as a group lesson, or more usually on a one-to-one basis. Ask for details! |
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